FPT and UTP to advance AI research and education

FPT and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) are collaborating to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and education in Malaysia.

Under the partnership, UTP has received a software donation of US$2 million from FPT and will gain access to FPT’s Tada (Total Augmented Data Analytics) AI-driven unified data management platform currently.

Tada is designed to collect, process, analyse, and visualise large-scale data up to 100 times faster than traditional methods, enabling students and faculties to enhance their analytical skills. It boosts productivity by 50 percent with more actionable insights for real-world applications across sectors.

Leveraging FPT’s comprehensive training programmes and expert technical assistance, UTP’s faculty and students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to fully harness the platform’s capabilities, enhancing educational achievements and learning experiences.

The collaboration also emcompasses areas such as knowledge exchange, internships and collaborative research projects that align with Malaysian critical sectors, including healthcare, energy, autonomous systems, and sustainability.

“Our collaboration extends beyond technology to include workforce development. By bringing our AI expertise and advanced tools and promoting student exchanges between FPT University and Universiti Teknologi Petgronas, we aim to empower the next generation of IT talent in both countries with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and growth,” said Pham Minh Tuan, Executive Vice President of FPT and Chief Executive Officer of FPT Software.

“This collaboration underscores our commitment to an advanced curriculum, equipped with cutting-edge software resources and fosters a strong research and innovation culture. By partnering with industry leaders like FPT, we aim to prepare our students for the demands of the digital age and position UTP as a pioneer in integrating real-world tech partnerships into our academic environment,” said Professor Dato’ Ir Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, Vice-Chancellor of UTP.