KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 – MIMOS Berhad and Phison Electronics Corporation recently inked a Memorandum of Cooperation in Kuala Lumpur under the auspices of YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, MOSTI Minister, marking a significant step towards advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven model training in Malaysia. This collaboration, aimed at empowering Malaysian SMEs, merges MIMOS’ expertise in E&E research and development with Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ platform, a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions. The strategic alliance targets the pressing need for AI applications that not only safeguard sensitive information but also enhance competitiveness for local businesses.
By leveraging Phison’s cutting-edge platform and MIMOS’ research prowess, the partnership seeks to democratize access to large language model (LLM) training, providing SMEs with cost-effective solutions previously accessible only to larger enterprises. Dr. Saat Shukri Embong, Acting President and CEO of MIMOS, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its potential to bolster Malaysia’s integrated circuits development and system design capabilities while offering SMEs a transformative pathway to integrate AI into their business strategies.
