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