APRILASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK9NEWSROOMDKSH TO ACQUIRE TAQKEY, QUANTUM TO BOOST LIFE SCIENCE REACH IN ASIA-PACIFICYTL Communications Sdn Bhd has entered into two important memorandums of understanding with Equinix Inc., the global leader in digital infrastructure, and Transcelestial, an innovator in laser communications technology. In a statement, the firm mentioned that these strategic partnerships are intended to deliver advanced technology solutions to businesses in Malaysia by improving connectivity and AI capabilities in a more sustainable way.YTL Communications will allow international clients to connect to YTL AI Cloud via Equinix, addressing the increasing demand for enhanced computing in the area. With Equinix's worldwide interconnection services, companies can safely connect to YTL AI Cloud for GPU-as-a-service, providing on-demand access to cutting-edge GPUs for AI tasks. Backed by 100% renewable energy at YTL's 500MW Green Data Centre Park, this partnership allows companies to adopt AI without harming climate sustainability, in line with worldwide movements towards responsible AI growth.David Bate, senior vice president of sales, Asia-Pacific at Equinix, commented, "Enabled by modern, sustainable data centres, AI is fuelling the modern economy and transforming our lives. We are excited about our collaboration with YTL Communications, which will bring businesses in Malaysia access to our extensive cloud, network, and global AI ecosystems."YTL Communications asserts it is the first telecommunications provider in Malaysia to utilize Transcelestial's wireless laser communication technology, offering fibre-level connectivity with improved versatility. This groundbreaking solution removes the requirement for physical cables, facilitating ultra-low latency and high-capacity connections, even in areas that are typically difficult to access. DKSH has revealed that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Taqkey and Quantum, two companies that distribute life science reagents and consumables in Taiwan. The products supplied include reagents and consumables for molecular biology, gene engineering, and cell therapies. Hence, DKSH Technology solidifies its regional footprint in the life science sector across Asia-Pacific.Established in 2002, Taqkey is based in Miaoli, Taiwan. In collaboration with Quantum, the organization has a workforce exceeding 60 individuals and achieves annual net sales surpassing CHF 13 million, maintaining strong profitability while relying on established, successful partnerships with well-known blue-chip clients in the life science sector. The Group runs seven sales offices and three storage facilities throughout Taiwan.Hanno Elbraechter, Head ­ Business Unit Technology, DKSH, said, "With Taqkey, we will further grow our consumables business in the life science industry of Asia-Pacific and thus solidify our position as a leading scientific solutions provider in the region. We are delighted to jointly leverage Taqkey's attractive client and customer portfolio and the synergies created by our joint operations." Jeffrey Cheung, Founder and Managing Director, Taqkey, commented, "We are excited about our shared future with DKSH, a leading technology solutions provider in Asia Pacific. We are confident this step will positively impact all our business partners as well as our valued employees." The completion of the deal is anticipated in the second quarter of 2025 and is subject to specific conditions. YTL COMMUNICATIONS SIGNS MOUS TO BOOST AI AND CONNECTIVITY IN MALAYSIA
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