MOU Signing with No.1 Digital Twin technology company of South Korea
Athena Smart City, a US based technology corporation which is pioneering the use of innovative technology to create smarter and more sustainable urban environments, on April 12th, 2023, has signed a ground-breaking collaboration with the Korean based Pluxity to combine their expertise and resources in a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the city’s digital landscape. The signing ceremony took place in the Bangsar South office of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and has been witnessed by the MDEC Head of Digital Industry Development, Datuk Ts. Fadzli Abdul Wahit, and the MDEC VP of Digital Health & Digital Cities, Ir. Dr. Karl Ng.
From left standing: Madam Kam Lin Mah (Advisor of Athena Smart Cities), Ir. Dr Karl Ng (VP Digital Health & Digital Cities), Datuk Ts. Fadzli Abdul Wahit (Sr. VP Digital Industry Development), Dr Charlie In (Advisor of Athena Smart City), Dr. Daniele Gambero (Co-founder & CBO of Athena Smart Cities)
This MoU is the result of a strategic alliance between East (Pluxity – South Korea) and West (Athena Smart Cities – San Francisco, CA US) deep technology providers and aims to leverage the respective strengths to create advanced digital infrastructure solutions enabling comprehensive city management, optimized resource allocation, and improved citizen experiences. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and digital twin frameworks, Athena Smart Cities and Pluxity are confident to bring a transformative technology wave to the development of Smart cities in the Saoutheast Asian region and lay the foundation for a sustainable and interconnected Asean urban ecosystem.
The synergies between Athena Smart Cities and Pluxity will unlock a multitude of benefits for all urbanities and their residents. The collaboration will empower local authorities and urban planners with real-time data insights, fostering informed decision-making processes and enabling proactive responses to various challenges.
The digital twin technology will create virtual replicas of the city, providing a dynamic and interactive platform to simulate and analyse urban scenarios, optimize resource utilization, and implement effective urban planning strategies thanks to the state-of-the-art interconnecting platform provided by Athena Smart Cities.
City administrators implementing this highly innovative digital backbone infrastructure in the areas under their ruling will gain:
- Enhanced City Management
By combining smart city digital infrastructure with digital twinning capabilities, city administrators will be enabled to monitor and manage essential services, such as transportation, energy, waste management, storm water management, land slide and public safety, in a unified and efficient manner. This holistic approach will optimize resource allocation, minimize environmental impact, and enhance overall urban resilience. - Data Driven Decision Making
The integration of real-time data collection and analysis systems will equip policymakers and city planners with valuable insights into urban operations and citizen behaviours. These data-driven insights will enable evidence-based decision-making, facilitating the implementation of targeted policies and initiatives that address specific urban challenges while enhancing the quality of life for residents. - Citizen-Centric Services
Athena Smart City – Pluxity collaboration will focus on improving the citizen experience. By utilizing digital twin technology, citizens will have full access to personalized and interactive urban interfaces, enabling them to actively participate in urban planning, provide feedback, and contribute to the development of their city, besides being well informed about what is happening the urban environment. - Sustainable Development
The partnership emphasizes a strong commitment to sustainability. By leveraging advanced technologies, the collaboration aims to optimize energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and create a blueprint for sustainable and resilient urban development. By simulating and analysing the impact of various strategies and interventions, the partnership will pave the way for cities to become more environmentally friendly and ESG compliant.
Both Athena Smart Cities and Pluxity are looking forward to this collaboration as a major milestone in their shared vision of creating intelligent and sustainable urban environments. By pooling their resources and knowledge, the partners aim to drive the digital transformation of urban centres in the South Pacific region and beyond and serve as a global model for other cities from developed and developing countries from Africa and the Middle East aspiring to embrace the potential of smart technologies.
Together, they will harness the power of digital infrastructure and digital twinning to build cities of the future that are technologically advanced, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of its citizens.
For more information about Athena Smart Cities, visit www.athena.city while more information and track of records for Pluxity can be found at www.pluxity.com
Bangsar South – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April 12th, 2023