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CrimsonLogic and BDO Singapore to develop specialized Gen AI advisory platform
Global tech CrimsonLogic is expanding its proprietary GenAI advisory platform AskCL through a strategic collaboration with BDO Singapore , a leading professional services firm .
Together , they are co-creating AskBDO – an innovative GenAI advisory platform designed to provide accurate , domain-specific insights for professionals in legal , tax and finance .
AskBDO combines CrimsonLogic ’ s technological expertise with BDO ’ s domain-specific insights . leverage AI for strategic decision-making and operational excellence ,” said Lawrence Ng , CEO , CrimsonLogic .
Frankie Chia , Managing Partner , BDO Singapore , said : “ AskBDO will empower our professionals with enhanced access to specialized knowledge and domain expertise , acting as a valuable resource that supports their day-to-day work . Looking ahead , we also aim to offer our clients the opportunity to experience a Digital BDO , providing them with faster , more accurate insights and greater value through innovative , AI-driven solutions .”
The platform leverages updated , curated knowledge bases and finetunes solutions for specific industries to provide verifiable responses . It also allows multiple organizations to use the platform while keeping their data isolated and secure – its multi-universe knowledge base separating and managing both public and private data .
Additionally , the platform offers robust customization capabilities , empowering users to develop tailored topics and knowledge bases .
“ This strategic partnership with BDO Singapore represents a significant milestone in our commitment to revolutionize professional advisory services through advanced technology . Together , we are not just developing a tool but shaping the future of how businesses
Telin expands Indonesia ’ s digital gateway
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International ( Telin ) says the Bifrost Cable System has successfully landed in Manado .
The submarine cable system connects Singapore to West Coast of North America , with landings in Jakarta , Manado , Davao and Guam , and is visualized as a digital superhighway beneath Trans-Pacific Ocean spanning over 20,000 km .
It also consecrates a breakthrough project by Telin , Meta and Keppel , making it the world ’ s first subsea cable to directly link these regions via Indonesia ’ s Java and Celebes Seas .
Bifrost cable system will cater to the rapidly growing connectivity demands in Southeast Asia . Equipped with state-of-the-art subsea optical transmission technology , it will benefit a wide range of industries , including telecom operators , hyperscalers , cloud service providers and Data Center players .
Looking ahead , Telin is actively pursuing additional strategic infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and contribute to the global digital society .
Manado ’ s strategic location in eastern Indonesia has been chosen as termination point following its previous role as a landing point for the SEA-US and IGG international cables . This also serves a broader purpose : to foster economic growth in the APAC region and meaningfully stimulate digital business in eastern Indonesia .
Abdul Rahman Ansyori , CTO , Telin , said the Bifrost Cable signified Manado as Indonesia ’ s International second gateway .
“ Bifrost Cable System will be a vital component of the nation ’ s economic and technological evolution by improving global connectivity , paving the way for Telin ’ s deployment of many more future cable systems ,” he said .
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