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FPT to Shape the Future of AI and Cloud on a Global Scale in Collaboration with NVIDIA

Apr 23, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Dr. Truong Gia Binh, #FPT, #IT firm FPT, #Nvidia

April 23, 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
Global leading IT firm FPT today announced a comprehensive strategic partnership with NVIDIA, aiming to offer a one-stop shop for AI & Cloud consisting of AI products, GPU infrastructure, tech experts, and domain expertise for clients in Vietnam and all FPT’s presence areas. This endeavor will be attained by establishing AI factories for AI research and development in the region, expanding advanced AI and cloud capabilities on a global scale, and fostering a future-ready workforce in technology.

FPT plans to invest USD 200 million in building an AI factory that will serve as a sovereign cloud. These will feature NVIDIA’s latest technologies, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and frameworks and NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs.

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This initiative is a critical part of FPT’s strategy in reinforcing AI research and development, creating AI applications and solutions with a focus on generative AI, autonomous driving, and green transformation for sustainability. This empowers FPT to realize the vision of transforming Vietnam into an AI nation and accelerating the adoption of AI applications in Asia, including but not limited to Vietnam, Japan, and Korea.

AI Factory will provide cloud GPU services to accompany FPT’s corporate customers globally to access the most core resources to improve research capacity, accelerate the speed of AI applications, especially Generative AI, and achieve breakthroughs in improving productivity and customer experience.

At the same time, it helps FPT accelerate the construction and development of AI platforms and applications with higher value for customers in all industries.

As part of the collaboration, FPT has joined the NVIDIA Partner Network as a Service Delivery Partner and aims to become a Global Systems Integrator, leveraging the full potential of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge products and technologies to develop bespoke cloud services, hardware, software, and most importantly, generative AI solutions. Prioritizing three key verticals, including automotive, manufacturing, banking, financial services, and insurance, FPT will offer end-to-end generative AI services, empowering businesses to unlock the next level of productivity and automation. The integrations will enhance FPT’s AI Labs while introducing new software frameworks.

Additionally, FPT’s education group will work to strengthen the AI workforce by incorporating NVIDIA’s programs into educational curriculum and activities, training programs, and lab facilities at both university and high school levels, aiming to reach at least 30,000 students within 5 years.

FPT further intends to collaborate with NVIDIA on opportunities to develop cloud gaming with NVIDIA GeForce NOW in Vietnam.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Truong Gia Binh, FPT Corporation Chairman and Founder, affirmed: “FPT is committed to Digital transformation, AI, Cloud, and Education. FPT strives to enhance our R&D competence and establish a comprehensive platform for state-of-the-art products and services built on AI and Cloud that exceeds global demands, working to achieve its vision to turn Vietnam into an AI hub of the world through collaboration with NVIDIA in technology, business development, and training.”

Keith Strier, NVIDIA Vice President of Worldwide AI Initiative, said: “By accelerating innovation in healthcare, agriculture, climate, manufacturing, and more, AI has the potential to improve lives and strengthen the economies of every nation. FPT is working with NVIDIA to empower organizations across Vietnam to drive transformation, helping the country become an AI nation.”

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FPT Commits to Sustainable Development, Aligning with ESG Standards

Apr 16, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #backbone, #Dr. Truong Gia Binh, #FPT, #Hope School

As part of its ongoing commitment to the highest standards of sustainable development, FPT Corporation (FPT) has published its ESG report and prioritized ESG as a key aspect of its 2024 development strategy. The report highlights FPT’s achievement of 87% positive employee feedback, certified by Great Place to Work® – a significantly higher rating than a typical global company’s average of 53%. The Corporation is also certified among Vietnam’s Top 10 Best Large-Scale Workplaces.

“In 2023, I described FPT as a joyful sanctuary. I delineated the concept wherein FPT assumed the role of building a happier future for shareholders, customers, and employees. This depiction has begun to manifest itself into reality,” said FPT Chairman Dr. Truong Gia Binh.

FPT’s ESG commitment is reflected in four key areas: Work Environment, Environmental Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Excellent Governance, with actions taking references from Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Building on the core values of “Respect – Innovation – Cohesion – Equality – Exemplarity – Lucidity,” FPT is committed to creating a happy, diverse, and inclusive workplace. The Corporation has employees from 73 nationalities, with women representing 37.4% of the total workforce and 36.1% of managerial roles.

In 2023, the number of foreign employees at FPT increased by 67% year-on-year to 2,925, including senior-level members from such companies as Airbus, SCSK, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCL. FPT also recorded a decade-low turnover rate of 10.3% and a 13.6% increase in the total workforce compared to 2022. “We prioritize building a cohesive, family-like atmosphere where leaders and employees regard one another as family. In times of adversity, we stand together and never leave anyone behind,” FPT Chairman Dr. Truong Gia Binh added.

Social responsibility forms an integral part of FPT’s culture. In 2023, FPT donated VND 205.2 billion (approximately $8.2 million) to social responsibility activities, benefiting over 83,753 people in Vietnam. The company’s first global Happy Run race attracted 191,000 participants, raising VND 3.6 billion (approximately $145,000) to build schools in remote areas. Hope School – FPT’s initiative to support children orphaned by COVID-19 – has continued to ensure a safe and comprehensive learning environment for 230 students from 41 provinces, with a new construction set to be completed in 2024.

The Corporation also demonstrates its strong commitment to environmental conservation and the ambitious goal of becoming the pioneering company in Vietnam to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040. FPT has been applying various measures to minimize environmental impact by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, such as monitoring 100% of energy usage data and replacing 100% of office waste bags with recyclable materials, while ensuring all employees receive annual training on environmental protection policy.

Regarding corporate governance, FPT pledges to build and maintain a governance framework including charter, regulations, process handbooks, and regulatory documents across the Corporation to ensure a professional, effective and disciplined governance system from the Corporation to its subsidiaries.

Vertical functional management and centralized data management serve as the “backbone” of FPT’s efforts to optimize its management and operations, as well as fostering sustainable growth. The Corporation also conducted internal digital transformation projects, with 42 being implemented in 2023 to ensure cost savings, optimize operations, and improve experience for both employees and customers.