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Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Ready for takeoff: PING Group partners with ubloquity to accelerate digital transformation in aerospace and defence
Partnership will create five specialist tech roles and enhance transparency, traceability, and resilience across Northern Ireland and Scotland's aerospace and defence supply chains - a sector generating a combined £9.5 billion in annual turnover. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Headquartered in Northern Ireland with a key site at Edinburgh Airport, PING Group - a leading provider of engineering, supply chain, and technical services to the Aerospace and Defence industry- has appointed ubloquity, a specialist digital identity and distributed ledger technology (DLT) company, to lead its visionary digitaltransformation programme. As part of the partnership, Banbridge-based ubloquity will deliver digital asset identification, authentication and traceability across PING's growing operations, ensuring exceptional efficiency in real-time asset management. A dedicated digital centre of excellence at PING's Belfast International Airport site will accelerate innovation and provide advanced solutions tailored to the evolving needs of its aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jonny McKinney, CEO of PING Group, commented: 'At PING, we believe in combining precision with innovation. Our partnership with ubloquity is a strategic step in future-proofing our business and that of our supply chain. The rollout of next-generation digital infrastructure and asset-level digital passports across landside and airside operations will provide real-time visibility, enhanced security, and end-to-end traceability. This will lay the foundation for more sustainable, transparent, and resilient logistics supply chains. Jonny McKinney, CEO of PING Group and Kieran Kelly, CEO and Founder of ubloquity. 'The creation of a digital centre of excellence enables us to respond to the growing demand for traceability, compliance, and frictionless trade across our sector. We are confident that our partnership with ubloquity will be instrumental in driving our digital journey forward and we look forward to the opportunities ahead.' Kieran Kelly, CEO and Founder of ubloquity, said: 'For ubloquity, this partnership with PING is about backing a premier Northern Ireland business at the heart of airside and landside logistics and storage, supporting their digital transformation and helping to drive adoption across the wider sector. We'll act as an enabler to fast-track digitisation, reduce friction, increase automation, and deliver greater efficiencies across their growing operation.' Using ubloquity's innovative and secure solutions, the digital centre of excellence will focus on creating a digital twin to support traceability across aerospace and defence components, zero-friction supply chain integration, AI and IoT-enabled asset monitoring, and support for export and compliance standards, aligned with international trade requirements and defence frameworks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The partnership has already gained cross-sector support with Leslie Orr, Director at ADS Northern Ireland, saying: 'Northern Ireland is a centre of excellence foraerospace and defence engineering, and this collaboration between PING and ubloquity strengthens our region's leadership in digital innovation. It supports the sector's move toward intelligent, transparent, and resilient supply chains - an area critical for both national and global competitiveness.' Jonny McKinney, CEO of PING Group and Kieran Kelly, CEO and Founder of ubloquity. As an AWS Partner, ubloquity welcomed support from Fiona Simpson, General Manager at AWS for Ireland/Northern Ireland: 'AWS is committed to supporting digital innovation across the UK and Ireland. We're proud to see partners like ubloquity and PING lead the way in applying secure cloud-native solutions to mission-critical sectors. The creation of a digital centre of excellence aligns with AWS's commitment to enabling scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that drive real-world impact.' ubloquity is also a proud participant in the prestigious Aerospace Xcelerated (AX) programme. Nicola Bates, Head of Aerospace Xcelerated – Boeing, welcomed the partnership, stating:"At Aerospace Xcelerated, we are proud to recognise the PING and ubloquity for their groundbreaking work in digital transformation across the aerospace and defence supply chain. Their innovative approach to digital asset identity and frictionless trade demonstrates exactly the kind of bold thinking and technological leadership we champion. This partnership celebrates their vision, impact, and commitment to driving the sector forward." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This partnership builds on ubloquity's growing track record of delivering digital infrastructure for critical sectors and reinforces PING's mission to become a strategic digital enabler for its customers.
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Ready for takeoff: PING Group partners with ubloquity to accelerate digital transformation in aerospace and defence
Partnership will create five specialist tech roles and enhance transparency, traceability, and resilience across Northern Ireland and Scotland's aerospace and defence supply chains - a sector generating a combined £9.5 billion in annual turnover. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Headquartered in Northern Ireland with a key site at Edinburgh Airport, PING Group - a leading provider of engineering, supply chain, and technical services to the Aerospace and Defence industry- has appointed ubloquity, a specialist digital identity and distributed ledger technology (DLT) company, to lead its visionary digitaltransformation programme. As part of the partnership, Banbridge-based ubloquity will deliver digital asset identification, authentication and traceability across PING's growing operations, ensuring exceptional efficiency in real-time asset management. A dedicated digital centre of excellence at PING's Belfast International Airport site will accelerate innovation and provide advanced solutions tailored to the evolving needs of its aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jonny McKinney, CEO of PING Group, commented: 'At PING, we believe in combining precision with innovation. Our partnership with ubloquity is a strategic step in future-proofing our business and that of our supply chain. The rollout of next-generation digital infrastructure and asset-level digital passports across landside and airside operations will provide real-time visibility, enhanced security, and end-to-end traceability. This will lay the foundation for more sustainable, transparent, and resilient logistics supply chains. Jonny McKinney, CEO of PING Group and Kieran Kelly, CEO and Founder of ubloquity. 'The creation of a digital centre of excellence enables us to respond to the growing demand for traceability, compliance, and frictionless trade across our sector. We are confident that our partnership with ubloquity will be instrumental in driving our digital journey forward and we look forward to the opportunities ahead.' Kieran Kelly, CEO and Founder of ubloquity,said: 'For ubloquity, this partnership with PING is about backing a premier Northern Ireland business at the heart of airside and landside logistics and storage, supporting their digital transformation and helping to drive adoption across the wider sector. We'll act as an enabler to fast-track digitisation, reduce friction, increase automation, and deliver greater efficiencies across their growing operation.' Using ubloquity's innovative and secure solutions, the digital centre of excellence will focus on creating a digital twin to support traceability across aerospace and defence components, zero-friction supply chain integration, AI and IoT-enabled asset monitoring, and support for export and compliance standards, aligned with international trade requirements and defence frameworks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The partnership has already gained cross-sector support with Leslie Orr, Director at ADS Northern Ireland, saying: 'Northern Ireland is a centre of excellence foraerospace and defence engineering, and this collaboration between PING and ubloquity strengthens our region's leadership in digital innovation. It supports the sector's move toward intelligent, transparent, and resilient supply chains - an area critical for both national and global competitiveness.' Jonny McKinney, CEO of PING Group and Kieran Kelly, CEO and Founder of ubloquity. As an AWS Partner, ubloquity welcomed support from Fiona Simpson, General Manager at AWS for Ireland/Northern Ireland: 'AWS is committed to supporting digital innovation across the UK and Ireland. We're proud to see partners like ubloquity and PING lead the way in applying secure cloud-native solutions to mission-critical sectors. The creation of a digital centre of excellence aligns with AWS's commitment to enabling scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that drive real-world impact.' ubloquity is also a proud participant in the prestigious Aerospace Xcelerated (AX) programme. Nicola Bates, Head of Aerospace Xcelerated – Boeing, welcomed the partnership, stating: "At Aerospace Xcelerated, we are proud to recognise the PING and ubloquity for their groundbreaking work in digital transformation across the aerospace and defence supply chain. Their innovative approach to digital asset identity and frictionless trade demonstrates exactly the kind of bold thinking and technological leadership we champion. This partnership celebrates their vision, impact, and commitment to driving the sector forward."
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
AIngineer, Microsoft join forces to drive industrial AI
KUALA LUMPUR: AIngineer Sdn Bhd, a pioneering industrial AI venture incubated in PING23 Sdn Bhd or Petronas Innovation Garage (PING) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, accelerating deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions across energy and heavy industries. Bringing together AIngineer's domain expertise in industrial AI with Microsoft's technological strengths, this collaboration will drive industrial AI innovation and commercialisation. This joint effort is poised to enhance operational efficiencies in the energy sector and contribute to the growth of Malaysia's digital economy. A MoU was recently signed between Microsoft Malaysia managing director Laurence Si and AIngineer CEO Lee Kian Seng, witnessed by Microsoft Malaysia general manager (Energy & Utilities) Datin Sharifah Shereeta Syed Sheh and AIngineer chief technology officer Crystal Lwi Xiau Jing, on the sidelines of the Microsoft AI Tour Kuala Lumpur. 'This collaboration with Microsoft is a pivotal milestone for AIngineer as we scale our solutions to meet the growing demands of a US$3.54 billion (RM15 billion) market for generative AI in the energy industry. By leveraging Microsoft's advanced cloud infrastructure, we are not only scaling with speed and security, but also enabling engineers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Together, we are reshaping the future of engineering and building a foundation for more sustainable, resilient industrial operations,' said Lee. AIngineer is a unique AI co-pilot built by engineers for engineers, embedded directly into everyday workflow. Using state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, it augments engineers with deep technical knowledge and insights to enhance decision-making. Designed for complex industrial environments, AIngineer is a specialised industrial AI that integrates with technical databases and standards, enabling engineers to improve reliability, reduce diagnostic time, lower maintenance costs and preserve institutional knowledge. In recognition of its value, Petronas has entered into collaboration with AIngineer on various technical use cases to drive operational excellence. Si said, 'Malaysia is at the forefront of a profound industrial transformation, and AI stands as a critical catalyst in this journey toward a smarter, more efficient future. Through our collaboration with AIngineer, we are combining deep domain expertise with cutting-edge AI capabilities to help energy and heavy industries unlock unprecedented levels of operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. With the general availability of Microsoft's first cloud region in Malaysia, this partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the nation's aspirations to become a regional AI leader. Together, we are not just transforming industries—we are contributing to the growth of Malaysia's digital economy and its position as a technology hub in Asia.' Meanwhile, PING CEO Zafirah Bahiyyah M Zulkifli commented, 'Teaming up with a global player like Microsoft is a strong endorsement of AIngineer's advanced technology capabilities and the innovation potential nurtured within Malaysia. As a venture incubated by the PING programme, this collaboration reflects our commitment to fostering impactful solutions that not only benefit the industry but also contribute to the nation's digital transformation. By creating a supportive ecosystem, we empower AIngineer and similar ventures to push boundaries and drive meaningful change that aligns with Malaysia's aspirations for growth and sustainability.' Beyond just the technical aspects, this collaboration will also focus on exploring strategies to commercialise AIngineer through Microsoft's extensive global network and established platforms, including Azure Marketplace and AppSource. By tapping into these channels, we aim to significantly expand AIngineer's industrial reach and adoption, enabling more industries to benefit from its cutting-edge AI capabilities. This strategic approach not only supports AIngineer's growth but also aligns with the broader vision of fostering innovation and digital transformation within Malaysia's energy and industrial sectors.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
AIngineer, Microsoft Partner to Advance AI in Energy Sector
KUALA LUMPUR: AIngineer Sdn. Bhd., a pioneering industrial AI venture incubated in PING23 Sdn. Bhd. or PETRONAS Innovation Garage (PING) has entered a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, accelerating deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions across energy and heavy industries. Bringing together AIngineer's domain expertise in industrial solutions with Microsoft's world-class technology capabilities, this collaboration will drive industrial AI innovation and joint commercialisation. It is poised to enhance operational efficiencies in the energy industry and contribute to the growth of Malaysia's digital economy. The collaboration was formalised during a signing ceremony attended by senior leaders from AIngineer, Microsoft and PETRONAS, on the sidelines of the Microsoft AI Tour Kuala Lumpur. The event is set around the initiative of driving the next phase of Malaysia's AI transformation. 'This collaboration with Microsoft is a pivotal milestone for AIngineer as we scale our solutions to meet the growing demands of a $3.54 billion market for generative AI in the energy industry. By leveraging Microsoft's advanced cloud infrastructure, we are not only scaling with speed and security, but also enabling engineers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Together, we are reshaping the future of engineering and building a foundation for more sustainable, resilient industrial operations', said Lee Kian Seng, CEO of AIngineer. AIngineer is a unique AI copilot built by engineers for engineers, embedded directly into everyday workflow. Using state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, it augments engineers with deep technical knowledge and insights to enhance decision-making. Unlike other generic generative AI solutions, AIngineer is a specialised industrial AI that integrates with technical databases and standards, enabling engineers to improve reliability, reduce diagnostic time, lower maintenance costs and preserve institutional knowledge. Recognising the capability and value of AIngineer's solutions, PETRONAS has entered into collaboration with AIngineer on proof-of- concept activities for different use cases. 'Malaysia is at the forefront of industrial transformation, and AI is a key catalyst in this journey. Through our collaboration with AIngineer, we are bringing together deep domain expertise and advanced AI capabilities to help energy and heavy industries unlock new levels of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Aligned with the upcoming general availability of Microsoft's first cloud region in Malaysia, this collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting Malaysia's aspirations to becoming a regional digital leader,' said Laurence Si, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia. CEO of PING, Zafirah Bahiyyah Bt M Zulkifli commented, 'Collaboration with global player like Microsoft is a powerful testament to the advanced capabilities of AIngineer - a technology venture incubated by the PING programme. This reflects that with the right ecosystem, our venture can lead in delivering impact for the industry and the nation.' Beyond technical aspects, this collaboration also encompasses joint commercialisation of AIngineer through Microsoft's global network and platforms such as Azure Marketplace and AppSource, enabling wider industrial reach and adoption. In addition, AIngineer, Microsoft and PETRONAS will explore joint efforts in advancing AI technology leadership and incubating high-impact AI use cases under the Malaysia National AI Innovation Center initiative, spearheaded by the National AI Office (NAIO), EY and Microsoft. AIngineer is founded by Lee, who is the ADS Young Engineer of the Year and ADIPEC Young Changemaker of the Year award recipient. It has successfully deployed AI solutions for the energy and government sectors. AIngineer was also featured during the Malaysia National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) launch and have received support from Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), Cradle Fund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Ministry of Digital and Parliament of Malaysia. For more information on PING, please visit
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
AIngineer and Microsoft join forces to advance industrial AI solutions
KUALA LUMPUR: AIngineer Sdn. Bhd., a pioneering industrial AI venture incubated in PING23 Sdn. Bhd. or PETRONAS Innovation Garage (PING) has entered a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, accelerating deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions across energy and heavy industries. Bringing together AIngineer's domain expertise in industrial solutions with Microsoft's world-class technology capabilities, this collaboration will drive industrial AI innovation and joint commercialisation. It is poised to enhance operational efficiencies in the energy industry and contribute to the growth of Malaysia's digital economy. The collaboration was formalised during a signing ceremony attended by senior leaders from AIngineer, Microsoft and PETRONAS, on the sidelines of the Microsoft AI Tour Kuala Lumpur. The event is set around the initiative of driving the next phase of Malaysia's AI transformation. 'This collaboration with Microsoft is a pivotal milestone for AIngineer as we scale our solutions to meet the growing demands of a $3.54 billion market for generative AI in the energy industry. By leveraging Microsoft's advanced cloud infrastructure, we are not only scaling with speed and security, but also enabling engineers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Together, we are reshaping the future of engineering and building a foundation for more sustainable, resilient industrial operations', said Lee Kian Seng, CEO of AIngineer. AIngineer is a unique AI copilot built by engineers for engineers, embedded directly into everyday workflow. Using state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, it augments engineers with deep technical knowledge and insights to enhance decision-making. Unlike other generic generative AI solutions, AIngineer is a specialised industrial AI that integrates with technical databases and standards, enabling engineers to improve reliability, reduce diagnostic time, lower maintenance costs and preserve institutional knowledge. Recognising the capability and value of AIngineer's solutions, PETRONAS has entered into collaboration with AIngineer on proof-of- concept activities for different use cases. 'Malaysia is at the forefront of industrial transformation, and AI is a key catalyst in this journey. Through our collaboration with AIngineer, we are bringing together deep domain expertise and advanced AI capabilities to help energy and heavy industries unlock new levels of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Aligned with the upcoming general availability of Microsoft's first cloud region in Malaysia, this collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting Malaysia's aspirations to becoming a regional digital leader,' said Laurence Si, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia. CEO of PING, Zafirah Bahiyyah Bt M Zulkifli commented, 'Collaboration with global player like Microsoft is a powerful testament to the advanced capabilities of AIngineer - a technology venture incubated by the PING programme. This reflects that with the right ecosystem, our venture can lead in delivering impact for the industry and the nation.' Beyond technical aspects, this collaboration also encompasses joint commercialisation of AIngineer through Microsoft's global network and platforms such as Azure Marketplace and AppSource, enabling wider industrial reach and adoption. In addition, AIngineer, Microsoft and PETRONAS will explore joint efforts in advancing AI technology leadership and incubating high-impact AI use cases under the Malaysia National AI Innovation Center initiative, spearheaded by the National AI Office (NAIO), EY and Microsoft. AIngineer is founded by Lee, who is the ADS Young Engineer of the Year and ADIPEC Young Changemaker of the Year award recipient. It has successfully deployed AI solutions for the energy and government sectors. AIngineer was also featured during the Malaysia National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) launch and have received support from Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), Cradle Fund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Ministry of Digital and Parliament of Malaysia.
