2023/06/05
PRESS RELEASE
FESTO Didactic and integrationWorks Asia Team Up to Enhance Vocational Education in Southeast Asia
The companies join their forces to integrate the OCTOBUS SaaS IIoT platform into vocational education training programs in Southeast Asia, equipping professionals with the newest of skills essential for working in Industry 4.0
Bangkok, Thailand – FESTO Didactic, a global leader in technical training and education solutions, and integrationWorks Asia, an innovative Industry 4.0 solution provider and cloud integration specialist in Asia, are thrilled to announce the strategic collaboration agreement with the goal of enhancing vocational education and empowering professionals specializing in automation and systems integration in Southeast Asia, given the rapid advancements in technology and digitalization.
As part of this transformative partnership, FESTO Didactic will incorporate integrationWorks Asia’s OCTOBUS SaaS IIoT platform into their comprehensive training programs that focus on Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), factory automation, and related areas. Through the utilization of OCTOBUS, professionals will develop expertise in gathering data from PLCs, visualizing it effectively, and conducting thorough analysis. This will enable them to gain valuable insights into the integration of IIoT with industrial automation.
“This partnership will allow both companies to combine their unique strengths, resources, and expertise to create an even more successful business. With the training courses, participants will benefit from knowledge and skills acquired, and also help companies on their digital transformation journey.” – said Volker Schmid, Head of Asia Pacific at FESTO Didactic SE.
The first trainings are scheduled to commence in August 2023, initially targeting three countries in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. These regions will be at the forefront of embracing this transformative partnership, with plans to expand to additional countries in the near future.
“In an era of rapid technological advancement, professional vocational education plays a crucial role in enabling the workforce to adapt their skills to meet ever-evolving demands of industries. We are thrilled to collaborate with FESTO Didactic and contribute our OCTOBUS IIoT platform to this important educational initiative” – emphasized Egils Rubenis, CEO of integrationWorks Asia.
Both FESTO Didactic and integrationWorks Asia are excited about the vast opportunities this collaboration brings, and they are committed to transforming technical post-education in Southeast Asia.
FESTO Didactic is a leading provider of technical education and training and offers its customers worldwide comprehensive digital and physical learning solutions in the industrial environment. For more information, visit www.festo.com
integrationWorks Asia is a renowned provider of Industry 4.0 solutions and cloud integration services in the Asian region. Its signature product, OCTOBUS SaaS IIoT platform, facilitates smooth integration of IoT devices, data collection, and analysis, providing businesses with the ability to make more informed decision and achieve higher levels of productivity.
For more information, visit www.octobus.asia or www.integrationworks.co.th