Exceptional tech innovations recognised at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2023

The prestigious awards programme is now in its third year and held its first-ever physical awards ceremony in Bangkok.

The technological revolution and digital transformation in Asia have ushered in an era of innovation, economic growth, and societal change. As Asia continues to innovate and adapt to the digital age, it stands as a testament to the transformative power of technology in shaping the future of societies and economies.

Asian Business Review seeks to celebrate companies that are successfully riding the digital disruption wave with the third Asian Technology Excellence Awards. The awards programme aims to recognise exceptional technological projects and innovations, from technology companies that pioneered ground-breaking IT products and solutions to innovative technology initiatives that made an impact on businesses.

This year’s entries were evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges consisting of: Steve Lo, Chief Innovation Officer at EY Asia-Pacific; Wilson Chow, Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader at PwC China; Darren Yong, Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications at KPMG Asia Pacific; Yang Chi Chih, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader at Deloitte Southeast Asia; and Jason Yau, Regional Leader, Asia Pacific at RSM International and Partner, Technology & Management Consulting at RSM Hong Kong.

In judging entries, Yong emphasised the importance of the ability to solve complex client problems, along with having a commercial perspective.

“In a fast-moving environment, individuals that can extrapolate and connect in ways that demonstrate their ability to solve complex client problems in elegant ways using technology would be well regarded. Coupled with a commercial view that can deliver scalable value for businesses, these combined qualities would elevate any submission,” he said.

See the full list of winners below:

• Ant Group
  • E-Wallet - Financial Technology

Australia

• Orion Innovation
  • Software - IT Services
• Verkada
  • Smart Technology - Safety & Security

Bangladesh

• Prime Bank
  • Fintech - Banking

Brunei

• Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP)
  • Automation - Oil & Gas
• Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd
  • Enterprise Software - Government

Cambodia

• Canadia Bank Plc.
  • Digital - Banking

China

• DHGATE Group
  • E-Commerce
• Keppel Real Estate (KRE) China
  • PropTech - Real Estate
• NIIT China
  • Digital - Training and Development

India

• Binary Semantics
  • Enterprise Software - Insurance Broker
  • Fintech - Financial Technology
• KGiSL
  • Software - Technology
• Mindsprint Digital (India) Pvt Ltd
  • Analytics - Agriculture
  • Digital - Agriculture
• Schneider Electric India
  • Mobile - Electronics
• SG Analytics
  • Analytics - Media & Entertainment
• Tata Communications
  • Cloud - Airline
• Teleperformance
  • AI - Technology

Indonesia

• Amartha
  • Mobile - Financial Technology
• BPJS Kesehatan
  • AI - Healthcare
  • Big Data - Healthcare
• Golden Energy Mines
  • Digital - Manufacturing
• INFOMEDIA
  • Automation - Outsourcing
• Jumpstart
  • Smart Technology - Retail
• PT Astra International Tbk
  • Enterprise Software - Automotive Services
  • Mobile - Automotive Services
• PT Bank DBS Indonesia
  • Digital - Banking
• PT PLN Indonesia Power
  • Analytics - Energy
  • Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality - Energy
• PT. Dkatalis Digital Lab
  • Information Management - Human Resource Technology
• PT. GTech Digital Asia
  • Digital - Retail
• XL Axiata Business Solutions
  • ICT - Telecommunications

Myanmar

• KBZMS General Insurance
  • Smart Technology - Financial Services
• MO - Modus Operandi
  • Fintech - Financial Technology

Pakistan

• Engro Corporation
  • E-Commerce - Manufacturing
• Faysal Bank
  • Digital - Banking
• iTecknologi Group of Companies
  • Mobile - Technology
• NdcTech
  • Digital - IT Services
• One Network Pvt. Ltd
  • Smart Technology - IT Services
• PARCO
  • Analytics - Oil & Gas

Philippines

• Aboitiz Data Innovation
  • AI - Utilities
• Asticom Group of Companies
  • Automation - Business Services
• Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
  • AI - Broadband Telecommunication
• Digiplus
  • Startup - Media & Entertainment
• G-Xchange Inc. (GCash)
  • E-Wallet - Financial Technology
• Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.
  • Digital - Marketing
• MDI Novare
  • Data Centre - Technology
• MediLink Network Inc.
  • Software - Healthcare Technology
• PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation
  • Software - Utilities
  • Web Services - Utilities
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
  • Digital - Banking
• UnionBank
  • AI - Banking

Sri Lanka

• Amana Takaful Insurance
  • Mobile - General Insurance
• Hatton National Bank PLC
  • Robotics - Banking
• Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
  • Online Services - Tourism

Taiwan

• Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., Ltd
  • RegTech - Financial Services
• YungChing Realty Group
  • PropTech - Real Estate

Thailand

• AI and Robotics Ventures Co.,Ltd
  • Robotics - Oil & Gas
  • Robotics - Technology
• Central Group
  • Automation - Retail
• CPF IT Center Co., Ltd. (AXONS)
  • Smart Technology - Food Manufacturing Solutions
• Danone Specialized (Thailand)
  • Analytics - FMCG
• East-West Seed
  • Digital - Agriculture
• KASIKORN LABS CO., LTD.
  • AI - Financial Technology
• Körber Pharma
  • Manufacturing Technology - Healthcare
• Krungsri Consumer
  • Mobile - Financial Services
• Morphosis
  • Design Technology - Logistics
  • Mobile - Banking
• Pfizer Thailand
  • Digital - Pharmaceuticals
• PTT Digital Company Limited (PTT Digital)
  • AI - Energy
  • Digital - Oil & Gas
• S&J International Enterprises PCL
  • Design Technology - Beauty & Cosmetics
• Seven Peaks Software
  • Mobile - Government
• Thai Group Holdings
  • Automation - Financial Services
• UOB Thailand
  • Analytics - Banking

Vietnam

• akaBot, FPT Information System
  • Robotics - Financial Technology
• BSS Group
  • E-Commerce - Retail
• Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam
  • Digital - Food & Beverage
• ConnectPOS
  • Software - E-Commerce
• HIVE by Income
  • Fintech - Financial Technology
• J&T Express Vietnam
  • Enterprise Software - Logistics
• Kyanon Digital
  • E-Commerce - Consumer Products - Non-Durables
• NAVIGOS GROUP VIETNAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY
  • Online Services - Human Resources Consulting
• Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB)
  • Design Technology - Banking
• Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company - PNJ
  • Cloud - Retail
• SMART NET TRADING SERVICE JOINT STOCK COMPANY (SmartPay)
  • Fintech - Payments
• SSI Securities Corporation
  • Fintech - Brokerage
• Techcom Securities Joint Stock Company
  • Blockchain - Financial Technology
• Vinschool Education System
  • Digital - Education
  • Mobile - Education

If you are interested in nominating for next year’s awards programme, contact Jane Patiag at +(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217 or [email protected].