Malaysia chosen as launchpad for Japan's NTT DATA payment suite
The platform is designed to support real-time transactions, automated invoicing, installment payments, cash flow management and omnichannel integration.
It features five core offerings namely ADAPTIS in-store, e-commerce, financing, enterprise and value-added services.
Group chief executive officer Sean Hesh said ADAPTIS allows businesses to work through a single point of contact and access services across the broader NTT DATA ecosystem.
"Malaysia is our first launch market, followed by Thailand and the Philippines," he said at the launch event here today.
He added the solution is tailored to local payment preferences while drawing on NTT DATA's global infrastructure.
NTT DATA Japan global payments and services head Shinichiro Nishikawa said the brand reflects shifting demands in the payments industry, including the rise of embedded finance and loyalty offerings.
"Digital-first services are essential not only in retail but across entire supply chains," he said.
NTT DATA Payment Services supports more than 500,000 merchant touchpoints across Southeast Asia, building on the regional networks of GHL Systems Bhd and iPay88.
Its clients include KK Super Mart, which operates over 900 outlets, and electronics retailer Thunder Match.
The company said the platform is aimed at businesses seeking to scale across the region with flexible and secure solutions.
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