Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries globally, and its potential for startups and SMEs is undeniable. This second instalment in e27’s special AI series highlights how this technology is revolutionising SMEs, creating opportunities, and and driving growth for SMEs.

Each article in this series features insights from industry leaders driving AI innovation. In this edition, we hear from Priya Lakshmi, Head of Startups, ASEAN at Amazon Web Services (AWS), on which AI trends SMEs should keep their eyes on, and how to get started.

How AI levels the playing field for SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are engines of innovation, achieving impressive results with limited resources. With the advent of AI—particularly generative AI—SMEs now have access to capabilities once exclusive to large corporations. By democratising technology, AI drives productivity, insights, and continuous innovation.

AI empowers SMEs to compete with larger companies by scaling operations, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences with fewer resources via cloud solutions. For instance, AI tools improve customer segmentation, enhance forecasting accuracy, and generate marketing content, boosting operational efficiency.

In particular, tools like generative AI, chatbots and machine learning (ML) models, deliver personalised recommendations, increasing customer engagement. As an example, Lion Parcel, an Indonesian logistics company, used ML to optimise customer segmentation and streamline workflows, significantly improving targeted marketing and CRM efforts.

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Additionally, AI-powered automation boosts productivity, reduces operational costs, and minimises human error by handling routine tasks like data entry and inquiries. This allows employees to focus on higher-value activities, such as enhancing customer service.

AWS’s journey alongside AI

Amazon has been at the forefront of AI and ML development for over 25 years, powering innovations like personalised recommendation engines on Amazon.com and AI-driven robots in our fulfilment centres. We’ve supported over 100,000 customers across industries in leveraging AI to drive innovation with industry-leading capabilities.

AWS democratises access to AI, enabling SMEs to adopt technologies like generative AI to improve their operations and scale their businesses. For over 18 years, AWS has supported more startups and SMEs than any other cloud provider. Today, 96 per cent of all AI and ML unicorns globally run on AWS.

How AWS utilises AI to support SMEs

We empower SMEs to harness AI by driving cost efficiency, scalability, improved decision-making, and personalised customer engagement. For example, Vietnamese startup Eklipse.gg reduced costs by 40 per cent and boosted development speed by 50 per cent using Amazon Bedrock. Another startup, AI Hay, scaled rapidly, processing over 5 million documents for Large Language Model (LLM) training. 

Tools like Amazon SageMaker also enhance decision-making. While Amazon Personalize delivers tailored recommendations, enabling SMEs to provide personalised solutions at scale—capabilities once reserved for larger corporations.

AWS’s leadership position stems from our ability to provide SMEs with access to a broad range of foundation models all through a single API. This flexibility enables SMEs to select the right model for their specific use case – whether it’s automating operations, personalising customer interactions, or generating marketing content. 

Why SMEs should keep an eye on Generative AI

We are especially excited about generative AI, as it is one of the most transformational technologies of our generation and holds the potential to tackle some of humanity’s most challenging problems. 

Generative AI has proven to be a game-changer in the Asia-Pacific region. It allows SMEs to build culturally aware AI solutions and turn their local knowledge and expertise into a competitive edge against bigger firms. By leveraging local languages, visuals, and cultural nuances, SMEs—especially startups—have begun capitalising on generative AI to develop LLMs that create more inclusive, localised, and differentiated customer experiences.

One example is Botnoi.ai, a Thai generative AI startup. Botnoi.ai built a text-to-speech and speech-to-text AI platform called BOTNOI Voice on AWS, tailored to Southeast Asian languages and cultural norms using consented language data. It has been deployed in more than 70 enterprises in Thailand, improving customer service for over 10 million end-users.

AI drives tangible business value

AWS has worked with SMEs across Southeast Asia to implement AI solutions that drive tangible business value, including FathomX.

FathomX, a medtech AI startup, developed FxMammo, an AI-powered mammogram screening tool hosted on AWS. FxMammo enhances diagnostic accuracy for early breast cancer detection, reducing false positives by up to 75.5 per cent and false negatives by 38 per cent.

AWS’s infrastructure enabled FathomX to test its solution across diverse datasets from eight Asia Pacific countries, improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes in the region.

Culturally diverse data will shape the future of SMEs in SEA

In the coming years, SMEs in Southeast Asia will differentiate themselves by leveraging culturally diverse data to thrive in the region’s competitive landscape. By embracing Southeast Asia’s unique tapestry of languages and cultures, generative AI-powered tools—such as chatbots and consumer-facing apps —trained on such data can deliver nuanced, accurate, and culturally localized results.

Organisations like AI Singapore (AISG), a national program launched by Singapore’s National Research Foundation to enhance the country’s AI capabilities, are unlocking the potential of culturally diverse data. 

Using AWS’s scalable compute infrastructure, AISG developed SEA-LION, a family of LLMs specifically pre-trained and instruct-tuned for Southeast Asian languages and cultures. Unlike traditional generative AI, SEA-LION discerns cultural nuances, such as the different ways Southeast Asian countries express laughter online—for example, “55555” in Thailand and “wkwkwk” in Indonesia.

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Mesolitica, a Malaysian startup specialising in training LLMs, has also built a Malaysian language generative AI LLM named MaLLaM on AWS, which understands local nuances like slang, colloquialisms that merge different dialects, Bahasa Malayu, and 16 other regional languages for use in AI assistants across industries. AI assistants built on MaLLaM can provide quick, accurate responses to citizens’ inquiries in multiple languages, including dialects from different Malaysian States to ultimately improve citizen communication and data processing capabilities across the culturally diverse country.

Locally-specific LLMs built from culturally diverse data will enhance citizen and consumer experiences, boost productivity, drive economic growth by unlocking new markets, and foster social inclusion through cultural awareness. These advancements promise to reshape how SMEs operate, transforming industries, creating new job categories, and amplifying human productivity.

Successful AI adoption begins with starting small – and data, always data

The key to AI adoption is to balance managing technological risks with leveraging AI’s benefits, much like businesses did during past industrial revolutions—but with a stronger emphasis on adaptive leadership and innovative organizational cultures. 

SMEs should start small by running targeted proof-of-concept (PoC) projects with willing teams. This approach allows businesses to test AI’s potential on specific tasks while minimising risk. 

Data plays a key role in helping SMEs make the most out of AI. Sixty-five per cent of highly data-driven SMEs financially outperform their competitors, compared to 33 per cent of less data-driven SMEs globally, according to a global study commissioned by AWS and conducted by S&P Market Intelligence in 2024.

Companies that have a clear data strategy and are already invested in a data foundation in the cloud have a strong advantage when it comes to adopting AI. 

A clear demand for AI skills training

To succeed with AI, leaders must prepare themselves and their staff for this transformation now through continuous upskilling. There is a clear and growing demand for AI skills training across the region, with a recent Asia Pacific-wide study conducted by Amazon showing more than 9 in 10 workers in ASEAN indicated an interest in developing AI skills to accelerate their careers, and that this interest transcends generations. 

In countries like Singapore, hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for over eight in ten Singapore employers, yet 74 per cent can’t find the AI talent they need. In the same Asia Pacific study conducted by Amazon, the use of AI solutions and tools by ‘non-tech’ workers is projected to increase 1.6 times by 2028. 

To close the skills gap, AWS has committed to train 5,000 individuals in Singapore on AI skills yearly from 2024-2026 through AI Spring Workforce. 

For example, Fazz Financial Group, a leading financial platform, sought to develop generative AI solutions but needed to upskill their development team. Through AWS, Fazz held a generative AI hackathon that resulted in 10 prototypes, several of which are now being shortlisted for production. With tools like Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, and Amazon Q, AWS provided the technical foundation and training needed to help Fazz innovate efficiently in financial services.

On the importance of upskilling

The productivity payoff from an AI-skilled workforce could also be immense for companies. In Singapore for instance, employers believe AI can boost productivity by 44%. 

An example is Terrascope, a Singapore-headquartered company, which is using generative AI tools to improve its efficiency in calculating carbon emissions to help enterprises measure and reduce their emissions. Besides harnessing the power of generative AI innovation to improve productivity, it also worked with AWS to develop its in-house cloud and AI skills training program using AWS Skills Builder. The in-house training has advanced ML and generative AI capabilities within Terrascope’s teams. 

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On AWS’s role in shaping the future of AI adoption

AWS will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI adoption by fostering digitally-skilled talents, providing robust infrastructure support, and ensuring well-defined security and responsible AI policies. 

We recently surpassed our goal—one year ahead of schedule—of helping 29 million people worldwide grow their tech skills through free cloud computing training. Building on this momentum, we continue to offer free generative AI training programs to equip learners with skills for in-demand jobs. Initiatives like the AWS Generative AI Spotlight program in Asia Pacific and Japan are empowering startups to accelerate their adoption of generative AI tools and services. The program provided selected startups—including 25 from ASEAN—access to expert knowledge and peer support to accelerate their fluency with generative AI tools and services from AWS.

Building trust amidst ethical discussions around AI

Security will remain our top priority. To support our customers in their AI development and adoption journeys, we will continue launching new tools, partnerships, and testing initiatives. Our goal is to enhance the safety, security, and transparency of our AI services and models, making it easier to build and deploy generative AI responsibly. 

We also recognize that building trust and addressing ethical concerns will become even more crucial as generative AI capabilities expand. As such, we will continue to invest and innovate to provide the most comprehensive set of capabilities across three layers of the generative AI stack, and ensure they are safe, secure, and private. 

 

AWS is the world’s leading cloud provider, supporting millions of customers with innovative AI and ML solutions. From cost efficiency to scalability, AWS provides SMEs with the tools and infrastructure needed to stay competitive, drive innovation, and achieve growth.

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This article is part of e27’s special series on Artificial Intelligence for Startups and SMEs, where we explore the transformative power of AI in helping startups and small and mid-sized enterprises navigate today’s competitive landscape. Stay tuned for more insights from industry leaders in upcoming editions.

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bukaPO, an Indonesian food platform focusing on the home cooking sector, has closed a seed funding round.

Bali Investment Club (BIC) and Swiss firm elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalisation co-led round.

The amount remains undisclosed.

The newly acquired funds will be strategically used to boost adoption among individual customers (B2C), upgrade the platform’s technology, and expand to new regions across Indonesia.

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According to co-founder and CEO Olaf Purvis, the funds will be instrumental in scaling bukaPO’s operations, particularly its B2C adoption and corporate catering strategies. The focus remains on expanding opportunities for home chefs.

Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, BukaPO connects home-based culinary businesses with individual and corporate clients. Its innovative pre-ordering system enhances the earning potential of its home cooking merchants. The firm claims it has enabled over 4,000 home chefs to provide meals within their communities.

Approximately 90 per cent of the chefs on the platform are women, many of whom have progressed from micro-enterprises to thriving small businesses with bukaPO’s support.

In addition to its B2C focus, bukaPO also serves corporate clients, such as Sofitel, Indigo, Regent Canggu, Club Med, and Holiday Inn, who utilise the platform’s offerings.

bukaPO provides education, financial literacy training, and increased market access to thousands of micro-entrepreneurs, especially women, and currently operates in Bali, Surabaya and Sidoarjo.

bukaPO claims it has generated over US$10 million in revenue for its community of chefs.

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Venture capital firm Integra Partners has teamed up with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch of a new programme supporting early-stage, women-led tech startups across South and Southeast Asia (SEA).

In a press statement, the organisations said that the programme will target companies that are “offering inclusive digital finance and other essential services supporting traditionally underserved consumers and small businesses.”

It will include a Singapore-based financing facility that will invest up to US$250,000 and support companies with early stage funding, mentorship, and market positioning.

This initiative also intends to support Integra Partners’ upcoming Fund III which invests across the two regions.

Integra Partners has previously designed and launched the Win With Women initiative with USAID. The programme is a regional business acceleration programme for early-stage women-led tech startups across Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Under the same initiative, Integra is launching this new financing facility to support women-led tech startups.

“Through the current programme, we have met with over 200 women-led or women-focused startups and we are so excited to be able to provide support in a more concrete way via mentorship and funding with this programme extension. We will also be inviting the senior female investors that we have met along the way to come along on this journey with us to mentor and guide the startups – because we want this to be a transformational program for the SEA ecosystem,” said Jennifer Ho, Partner at Integra Partners.

Integra Partners is a Singapore-based venture capital firm with US$150 million in assets under management, investing across five main themes that leverage technology and financial services: SME enablement, financial inclusion, healthcare, agri-food, and the environment and climate.

The USAID is the US government agency that leads international development and humanitarian assistance efforts to partner countries. It provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programmes.

Its Digital Invest programme is a flagship initiative under the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI).

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As online scams rise globally, the need for collaborative anti-scam strategies has never been more urgent. Scammers exploit vulnerabilities in our increasingly digital world, targeting businesses, individuals, and governments alike.

The increasing sophistication of scams necessitates coordinated efforts. An interconnected anti-scam ecosystem unites businesses, governments, and technology partners, transcending national boundaries – especially in Asia, where digital adoption is accelerating.

According to the Asia Scam Report 2024, published by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), nearly half of Asians experience scams at least once a month, reflecting a worrying trend that necessitates immediate attention and action.

In East and Southeast Asia alone, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates financial losses from scams targeting victims have reached between US$18 billion and US$37 billion in 2023.

Even more troubling is the increasing use of AI technology by scammers, who now leverage tools like deepfakes and AI-generated voices to convincingly deceive victims. This shift marks a dangerous turning point in cybercrime, with scams becoming both more frequent and sophisticated.

As scams grow in complexity, building an anti-scam ecosystem that fosters cross-sector collaboration is essential. Isolated efforts aren’t enough – only by uniting resources can we identify trends, share intelligence, and deploy preventative measures.

A vital element of an anti-scam ecosystem is the exchange of strategies and experiences. Sharing best practices and real-time insights equips stakeholders to counter scammers’ evolving tactics.

The GASA Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2024 serves as a prime example. Supported by Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), and the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the summit brought together experts from various sectors, including cybersecurity, finance, and telecommunications, with notable names such as Amazon, Google, Gogolook, Mastercard, and Meta joining forces with GASA and key authorities.

During the event, attendees discussed pooling resources, sharing intelligence, and devising coordinated strategies to disrupt and dismantle the intricate networks behind online scams in Asia. They also exchanged perspectives on scam prevention, regulatory advancements, and public awareness campaigns.

The summit, with discussions spanning topics such as data sharing, bank collaboration, telecom and communication, financial services, artificial intelligence, global collaboration, and cybersecurity, highlighted the critical importance of cross-border cooperation in strengthening defences. The insights shared can lead to actionable strategies for businesses and organisations across various sectors in the region.

Gogolook’s involvement in Thailand’s first anti-scam knowledge hub, Scam Alert, further demonstrates how partnerships enhance national defenses. Scam Alert provides verified resources and real-time alerts, bringing together telecom operators, the police, banks, Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau, and the Consumer Council to share the latest scam tactics and promote scam prevention education.

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This collaborative model demonstrates how the public and private sectors can combine resources and expertise to protect citizens. By encouraging participation from companies across various sectors – such as technology, finance, and cybersecurity – initiatives like Scam Alert can further amplify anti-scam efforts and strengthen public resilience.

Globally, countries like Malaysia, Australia, and Canada have established dedicated scam-fighting units to enable swift cross-border communication. These units often share intelligence and work together to track down scammers operating across jurisdictions.

In one notable case, the Singapore Police Force, in collaboration with Timor-Leste authorities and Interpol, recovered over US$40 million from a business email compromise scam, underscoring the importance of international cooperation and intelligence sharing in thwarting scam networks. Such collaborative efforts demonstrate how effective partnerships can lead to significant outcomes in the fight against scams.

While strategy exchange forms the backbone of the anti-scam ecosystem, technology provides the cutting edge in scam detection and prevention. Joint technological efforts between governments and businesses create powerful tools to combat scams before they cause widespread harm.

The partnership between Gogolook and ScamAdviser highlights the power of collaborative technological innovation within the anti-scam ecosystem. By combining the expertise and resources of both companies, Gogolook has enhanced its collective ability to detect scams involving phone numbers, SMS, and domains, demonstrating how joint efforts can significantly strengthen defenses against evolving threats.

Another key advancement in anti-scam technology is the ScamShield Suite in Singapore. Originally launched in 2020 as an app to block scam calls and SMS messages, ScamShield has evolved into a comprehensive solution. Powered by AI, it now alerts users to potential threats on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram while flagging suspicious web links. 

As scammers increasingly adopt AI to refine their tactics, the technological front of the anti-scam ecosystem must keep pace. AI-powered tools are essential for swiftly identifying and neutralising these threats, enabling individuals and organisations to avoid more sophisticated digital deceptions.

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The Asia Scam Report 2024 highlights the rising frequency and sophistication of scams across the region, driven by scammers’ use of advanced technologies. Tackling these evolving threats requires a coordinated, multi-sector approach.

Building a strong anti-scam ecosystem focused on strategic collaboration and innovation is essential. Industries, governments, and technology providers must work together to address immediate risks and prepare for future challenges.

Partnerships are vital for developing cutting-edge technologies, enabling real-time intelligence sharing, and establishing safeguards that protect individuals and businesses.

As digital adoption accelerates, the stakes grow higher – not just for individuals, but for the economic stability and digital trust of entire nations. Asia, as a leader in digital innovation, has the opportunity to also lead in digital protection. This means making cross-border and cross-industry collaboration the standard practice.

By investing in strategic partnerships and innovative technologies, we can outpace scammers and create a safer digital environment for all.

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The Philippine tech industry is rapidly evolving into a dynamic hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. Beyond its established enterprises, it boasts a thriving ecosystem of startups. It also has a world-class workforce increasingly skilled in emerging technologies. Given this, the country is well-positioned to become a leader in Southeast Asia’s tech landscape. Among recent developments are the surge in cloud adoption, the proliferation of AI and data-driven solutions, and a strong focus on digital infrastructure.

At the heart of this growth is a vibrant community of tech professionals, from software engineers and data scientists to CTOs and tech entrepreneurs, who are driving transformation across industries. Against this backdrop, OceanBase, a leading distributed database provider, launched OceanBase Tech Social on  21 November 2024. Dubbed the Christmas Special, this significant step in fostering a local technical community focused on cloud and database innovation. It brought together 60 technical professionals and industry leaders in Manila for a night of learning and networking, and collaboration.

“Cooperation, collaboration, and co-creation” in serving Filipinos

OceanBase Tech Social is a community-focused event series aimed at knowledge-sharing and engagement among professionals. As such, the event combines expert-led keynotes, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and interactive sessions such as AMAs (Ask Me Anything). It provides participants with a platform to explore innovations in database and cloud technology. It also lets them learn from real-world case studies and success stories of OceanBase clients and network with industry peers.

Lito Villanueva, EVP & Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer of RCBC opened the event with a message to the Philippine tech community.  “While we are supposedly competitors in the market, we are all here to collaborate with each other because of our one main purpose—serving our customers. And that would be the Filipino people,”Villanueva said. He further explained that what binds the community together is three Cs: cooperation, collaboration, and co-creation. “The reason why we are here tonight is really because of those three Cs,” he added.

Then, Charlie Yang, CTO & Co-Founder of OceanBase, talked about its robust, scalable, and cost-effective solution for businesses handling complex, high-volume data needs. He shared that OceanBase is the underlying database technology powering systems like Starpay, GCash and others. Significantly, it stands out for larger datasets, offering a much better performance when data exceeds one terabyte. Further, it is cloud-agnostic and can be deployed on-premise, on various public clouds, or in hybrid setups.

Spotlight on Starpay’s journey and growth in fintech

The fireside chat offered a glimpse into the transformative journey of Starpay, a key player in the Philippine fintech space. Adrienne “Jen” Cajayon, Starpay’s first female CTO, sat down with Vanetta Wong, Director of Sales for International Business of Oceanbase, for the session. Cajayon recounted Starpay’s humble beginnings, launching in 2018 with only 3,000 users, half of whom were employees. During the pandemic, they partnered with local governments to support the social amelioration program. This catapulted Starpay’s user base from 3,000 to over six million. “The most critical part was the database,” she said. “We had to ensure concurrency and scalability.”

Cajayon also discussed Starpay’s focus on empowering SMEs and MSMEs. The company shifted from a consumer acquisition model to a B2B approach in 2022, providing tailored solutions for Filipino entrepreneurs. “We prioritised education and transparency,” Cajayon shared. “Merchants needed to understand how our interoperable QR code system works. We also gave them tools to monitor their data and implemented dynamic pricing to reduce costs.”

Data analytics remains a cornerstone of Starpay’s innovation. Cajayon noted its role in studying user behaviour, particularly among underserved segments like farmers. This insight has allowed Starpay to tailor products and pricing to meet unique needs. Looking ahead, she envisions more collaboration with AI and analytics providers to further refine offerings. As Cajayon put it, “We’re not just catching up—we’re positioning ourselves to get ahead of the trend.”

Expert insights at Oceanbase Tech Social

The event also brought together four influential leaders to discuss leadership, innovation, and industry trends. Dustin Nguyen, Head of Cloud Engineering & Automation of BDO Unibank, emphasized the importance of multi-cloud platforms in enabling secure and scalable banking solutions. Next, Don Pansacola, CEO & Co-Founder of NextPay, highlighted his company’s role in simplifying disbursements for SMEs. Then, Lawrence Ferrer, President & CEO of CIS Bayad Center, described the company’s successful transition to digital payments. He shared that 68% of transactions are now online, enhancing customer convenience and avoiding service interruptions. Finally, Marlon Sorongon, CISO of Maybank, shared insights on launching a localized app in the Philippines. They focused on user-centric design and compliance while drawing from regional experience.

The discussion underscored the importance of adapting to industry trends and meeting the rising demand for real-time digital solutions. Ferrer highlighted Bayad’s collaboration with partners like Meralco to create real-time bill payment systems. This prevents disconnections and elevates customer experience. Sorongon explained how learnings from Malaysia informed his team’s product refinements for the Philippines. He emphasised the value of tailoring solutions to local markets. The panel also explored the growing recognition of cryptocurrencies. Pansacola predicted Bitcoin’s resurgence as a store of value by 2025, spurred by regulatory shifts and libertarian policies.

The panelists then provided practical advice on staying relevant in a rapidly digitalizing world.  They stressed the need for agility, stakeholder collaboration, and customer focus. They emphasized that investment in digital transformation and compliance is essential despite the challenges. Personal anecdotes added a relatable touch, from Nguyen’s passion for gaming to Pansacola’s use of AI for personal growth. The discussion concluded with a shared message: innovation, adaptability, and a deep understanding of customer needs are vital for navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.

Towards a vibrant tech community in the Philippines

The OceanBase Tech Social highlighted the immense potential of the Philippine tech community to drive transformation in the region. From StarPay’s journey of scalability and empowerment to expert panels on emerging trends, the event showcased the value of shared knowledge and collective problem-solving in addressing complex challenges.

As the Philippine tech ecosystem continues to grow, events like OceanBase Tech Social play a critical role in uniting diverse stakeholders and advancing technological progress. They serve as platforms for exchanging ideas, exploring new opportunities, and strengthening professional networks.

With the success of this first gathering, OceanBase has set a strong foundation for a vibrant and inclusive tech community in the Philippines. By prioritizing cooperation, collaboration, and co-creation, the initiative paves the way for future advancements and reinforces the country’s position as a rising hub of technology and innovation in Southeast Asia. 

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