JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG or the Group) recorded revenue of RM415.8 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026 (2QFY2026), representing a 16.6% increase from the preceding quarter. The improvement was supported by higher fresh fruit bunch (FFB) processing volumes and increased external crop contribution.
Internal FFB production rose by 5.2% quarter-on-quarter, while external FFB intake increased by 28.4% as the Group optimised its available milling capacity following the seasonally softer first quarter. Total FFB processed was consequently 13.0% higher. The Group also benefited from favourable commodity prices, with average selling prices for crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK) rising by 9.0% and 10.1% quarter-on-quarter, respectively.
For the six months ended 30 June 2026 (1HFY2026), the Group recorded revenue of RM772.5 million, representing growth of 4.6% compared with the corresponding period last year, while Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at RM101.6 million.
In line with the Group’s performance, the Board declared a second interim dividend of 1.10 sen per share for FY2026, reaffirming JPG’s commitment to delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.
JPG further widened its external certified crop-sourcing network through the Smallholder Inclusion Programme (SIP), which now brings together 390 RSPO-certified smallholders. The programme supports crop availability while advancing JPG’s long-term sustainable sourcing and social inclusion objectives, enabling greater participation by independent smallholders in the sustainable palm oil supply chain. It also enhances sourcing flexibility and mill utilisation, reinforcing JPG’s broader ecosystem approach to value creation.
The Group continues to focus on enhancing its upstream fundamentals through accelerated replanting, deployment of superior planting materials and ongoing estate improvement initiatives. These efforts are aimed at enhancing long-term crop resilience and supporting sustainable productivity growth over time.
“While crop production remains influenced by biological and seasonal factors, we continue to strengthen the foundations of the business through disciplined estate management, accelerated replanting, expansion of our external crop ecosystem and the ongoing development of Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC). These initiatives reinforce our integrated value chain strategy and position JPG for sustainable long-term value creation,” said Mohd Faris Adli Shukery, Managing Director of JPG.
Phase 1 of iSPOC entered the commissioning phase in 3Q2026 and remains on track for commercial operations by year-end 2026, marking an important milestone in JPG’s downstream expansion and integrated growth strategy.
About Johor Plantations Group Berhad
Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) is a Malaysian palm oil producer transforming into a nextgeneration integrated palm oil business. JPG is principally involved in the cultivation of oil palm and the production of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels (PK). Its core operations focus on owning, managing, and harvesting fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from estates located primarily in the state of Johor. JPG’s subsidiaries support its upstream activities through the production of biomethane, sales of oil palm seedlings, trading of palm oil products, and the supply of agricultural machinery, plantation-related products, training, and safety services.
JPG was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on 9 July 2024 with ultimate shareholding by Johor Corporation (JCorp). All of the Group's estates are fully certified under both the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards, and JPG is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index.
JPG's growth strategy is built on two pillars under its 10-year roadmap to 2033: Greenutrition, the production of sustainable oils and fats, and Greenergy, the generation of bioenergy from renewable and sustainable resources. Its flagship Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC) Phase 1, which entered the commissioning phase in 3QFY2026, will advance a circular economy model powered entirely by renewable energy generated from palm oil mill by-products. Integrating a specialty oils and fats refinery, palm oil mill, palm kernel crushing plant, animal feed mill and bioenergy power plant, iSPOC will mark the Group's entry into the downstream value chain.
For more information, please visit www.johorplantations.com
SOURCE: Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Alya Kausar Shaharudin
Head, Sustainability & Communications
Tel: 07-363 2000
Email: alya@johorplantations.com
Name: Hamidah Ghazali
Deputy Manager, Sustainability & Communications
Tel: 07-363 2000
Email: hamida@johorplantations.com
--BERNAMA
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TEMPLAFY LAUNCHES FREE AI AGENT FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, has launched the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free artificial intelligence (AI) agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint.
Available to download from Microsoft Marketplace and free for individual PowerPoint users, the add-in brings document agents directly into the presentation workflow, enabling both the creation of new presentations and editing tasks.
According to Templafy, users can ask the agent to create new slides, rewrite or translate a presentation, fix formatting, add editable charts and tables, as well as review content, through a conversational interface before it is shared.
“By bringing agents directly into PowerPoint, we are extending AI from creation into iteration, so users can keep working with the agent as their presentation evolves, inside the workflow they already know.
“When connected to Templafy, this becomes even more powerful as the agent is grounded in company knowledge and governed centrally, bringing the speed of AI together with the context and control enterprises need,” said Templafy Chief Product Officer, Oskar Konstantyner in a statement.
Templafy customers can connect the agent to approved company content and context, including templates and layouts, content libraries, brand rules, product information and business data. This enables teams to use AI while drawing on information and content their organisation already trusts.
Meanwhile, for enterprises, this can mean less time spent searching for the right slide, checking the latest messaging or correcting branding and formatting at the end of the process.
Templafy said Microsoft 365 administrators can also deploy the add-in to relevant users or groups across the organisation, in addition to centrally distributing rules governing AI document creation, reducing the need for complex prompting or configuration by individual users.
-- BERNAMA
Available to download from Microsoft Marketplace and free for individual PowerPoint users, the add-in brings document agents directly into the presentation workflow, enabling both the creation of new presentations and editing tasks.
According to Templafy, users can ask the agent to create new slides, rewrite or translate a presentation, fix formatting, add editable charts and tables, as well as review content, through a conversational interface before it is shared.
“By bringing agents directly into PowerPoint, we are extending AI from creation into iteration, so users can keep working with the agent as their presentation evolves, inside the workflow they already know.
“When connected to Templafy, this becomes even more powerful as the agent is grounded in company knowledge and governed centrally, bringing the speed of AI together with the context and control enterprises need,” said Templafy Chief Product Officer, Oskar Konstantyner in a statement.
Templafy customers can connect the agent to approved company content and context, including templates and layouts, content libraries, brand rules, product information and business data. This enables teams to use AI while drawing on information and content their organisation already trusts.
Meanwhile, for enterprises, this can mean less time spent searching for the right slide, checking the latest messaging or correcting branding and formatting at the end of the process.
Templafy said Microsoft 365 administrators can also deploy the add-in to relevant users or groups across the organisation, in addition to centrally distributing rules governing AI document creation, reducing the need for complex prompting or configuration by individual users.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
XSOLLA ADDS OVER 15 PAYMENT METHODS TO EXPAND GLOBAL REACH
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| Graphic: Xsolla |
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has added more than 15 new payment methods to Xsolla Payments ahead of Gamescom 2026, spanning Asia and Oceania; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and the Americas.
“Players in these markets are ready to spend. They just need to pay the way they already pay everywhere else. Every method we add is one more market where a developer can capture a sale they would have lost at checkout,” said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish.
Xsolla in a statement said game developers and publishers can now accept the local payment methods players already use across markets from Indonesia and the Philippines to Germany, France, and the United States, without additional integration.
According to Xsolla, the shift towards local payment methods is reshaping the digital payments landscape well beyond emerging markets. Across Europe, banks and regulators are building account-to-account and instant-payment alternatives to international cards, while the demand for local and instant payment options is growing worldwide.
Merchants that add a market’s top payment methods alongside cards have seen sales grow by up to 35 per cent, based on Xsolla data. Integrating more than 15 new methods helps developers capture previously unreachable revenue and reduce checkout abandonment, while allowing studios to expand their global reach without additional development complexity.
In Asia and Oceania, new methods include Mandiri in Indonesia, ShopeePay in the Philippines, LINE Pay in Taiwan, Octopus in Hong Kong, 7/11 (Konbini) in Japan and Zip Co in Australia. China UnionPay also expands its coverage into new regions and adds 35 local currencies.
Meanwhile, in EMEA, developers gain Wero in Germany and Belgium; Pay by Bank in Romania and Bulgaria; FLOA Pay, a buy-now, pay-later option in France; Bancomat Pay and MyBank in Italy; IRIS Commerce in Greece; and CliQ in Jordan.
In the United States (US), Aeropay brings Pay by Bank to Xsolla Payments, allowing players to pay directly from their bank accounts, one of the fastest-growing ways US consumers pay online.
The new methods are delivered through the existing Xsolla Payments integration, so developers already using the platform can enable options relevant to their markets without additional development work.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, August 17, 2026
HDC Strengthens Malaysia’s Halal Ecosystem by Facilitating Strategic Industry Linkages for International Market Entry
PETALING JAYA, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC), an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), continues to reinforce its role as the central agency in driving Malaysia’s halal industry development by facilitating strategic industry linkages that enhance market access and strengthen the national halal ecosystem.
As part of its ongoing efforts to advance Malaysia’s position as a global halal hub, HDC has successfully coordinated a targeted business matching initiative connecting Malaysian halal-certified suppliers with an international food and beverage brand, Owh My Duck (OMD), which is set to commence operations at Ombak KLCC in August 2026.
This initiative shows HDC’s mandate to develop a robust, inclusive and globally competitive halal value chain, ensuring that foreign market entrants are seamlessly integrated into Malaysia’s well-regulated halal ecosystem while creating tangible opportunities for domestic industry players, as prescribed in the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030.
An expansion of a Jakarta-based restaurant brand, OMD is entering the Malaysian market with a commitment to obtain Malaysia Halal Certification within its initial phase of operations. In supporting this process, HDC worked closely with relevant stakeholders, including Hartaniaga Capital Berhad and UOB Malaysia to ensure that sourcing requirements are aligned with Malaysia’s halal standards and ecosystem capabilities.
Through HDC’s facilitation, local halal-certified companies have been successfully identified to meet OMD’s operational needs, enabling the sourcing of a comprehensive range of halal-certified products and services from Malaysian suppliers.
In line with its data-driven approach, HDC leveraged its Halal Integrated Platform (HIP), a centralised industry database, to identify qualified suppliers and coordinate participation in the sourcing programme held recently at UOB Plaza 1, Kuala Lumpur. The programme recorded strong participation, with 204 Malaysian companies demonstrating readiness and capability to support international supply chain requirements.
This structured engagement shows the depth and maturity of Malaysia’s halal industry, spanning key segments such as fresh produce, poultry, dry goods, and value-added food products, further supporting the country’s capacity to support global halal businesses.
HDC Interim Chief Executive Officer, Hanisofian Alias said, “HDC’s role is to ensure that Malaysia’s halal ecosystem remains integrated, competitive and responsive to global market needs. Through platforms such as HIP, we can systematically connect international demand with domestic capabilities, ensuring that Malaysian halal industry players are positioned to benefit from global market opportunities.”
"Facilitating cross-border expansion requires a reliable and compliant network, and Malaysia's halal ecosystem provided exactly that," stated Dr. Shahril Nizam, CEO of Hartaniaga Capital Berhad. "Our strategic collaboration with HDC and UOB Malaysia has significantly expedited and simplified the entire facilitation process, making it much easier and faster to achieve our objectives. By partnering with them to match OMD with local suppliers and central kitchens, we have ensured OMD's seamless entry into Malaysia while creating a win-win scenario that perfectly balances international expansion with local market empowerment."
To further strengthen industry readiness, HDC also collaborated with UOB Malaysia under its Go Halal program, launched in October 2025, to support participating SMEs through capacity-building initiatives, advisory support and access to tailored financial solutions, enabling them to scale and meet international business requirements. This collaborative approach is a whole-of-ecosystem effort to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of Malaysian halal enterprises.
The initiative demonstrates Malaysia’s continued leadership as a premier halal hub, where strong governance, established standards and coordinated industry development efforts create a conducive environment for both local and international stakeholders.
ABOUT HALAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BERHAD (HDC)
HDC spearheads the development of Malaysia's integrated and comprehensive halal ecosystem and infrastructure to position Malaysia as the most competitive country leading the global halal industry. Established on 18 September 2006, HDC is also known as the central coordinator that promotes participation and facilitates the growth of industry players in the development of Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem and The Secretariat of Majlis Pembangunan Industri Halal Malaysia. An agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI); it is the world’s first Government-backed halal industry development corporation. For more information, please visit HDC at - www.hdcglobal.com.
SOURCE: Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
HDC PR & Media
Name: Norsida Ahmad
Tel: +6012 3249703
Email norsida.ahmad@hdcglobal.com
--BERNAMA
As part of its ongoing efforts to advance Malaysia’s position as a global halal hub, HDC has successfully coordinated a targeted business matching initiative connecting Malaysian halal-certified suppliers with an international food and beverage brand, Owh My Duck (OMD), which is set to commence operations at Ombak KLCC in August 2026.
This initiative shows HDC’s mandate to develop a robust, inclusive and globally competitive halal value chain, ensuring that foreign market entrants are seamlessly integrated into Malaysia’s well-regulated halal ecosystem while creating tangible opportunities for domestic industry players, as prescribed in the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030.
An expansion of a Jakarta-based restaurant brand, OMD is entering the Malaysian market with a commitment to obtain Malaysia Halal Certification within its initial phase of operations. In supporting this process, HDC worked closely with relevant stakeholders, including Hartaniaga Capital Berhad and UOB Malaysia to ensure that sourcing requirements are aligned with Malaysia’s halal standards and ecosystem capabilities.
Through HDC’s facilitation, local halal-certified companies have been successfully identified to meet OMD’s operational needs, enabling the sourcing of a comprehensive range of halal-certified products and services from Malaysian suppliers.
In line with its data-driven approach, HDC leveraged its Halal Integrated Platform (HIP), a centralised industry database, to identify qualified suppliers and coordinate participation in the sourcing programme held recently at UOB Plaza 1, Kuala Lumpur. The programme recorded strong participation, with 204 Malaysian companies demonstrating readiness and capability to support international supply chain requirements.
This structured engagement shows the depth and maturity of Malaysia’s halal industry, spanning key segments such as fresh produce, poultry, dry goods, and value-added food products, further supporting the country’s capacity to support global halal businesses.
HDC Interim Chief Executive Officer, Hanisofian Alias said, “HDC’s role is to ensure that Malaysia’s halal ecosystem remains integrated, competitive and responsive to global market needs. Through platforms such as HIP, we can systematically connect international demand with domestic capabilities, ensuring that Malaysian halal industry players are positioned to benefit from global market opportunities.”
"Facilitating cross-border expansion requires a reliable and compliant network, and Malaysia's halal ecosystem provided exactly that," stated Dr. Shahril Nizam, CEO of Hartaniaga Capital Berhad. "Our strategic collaboration with HDC and UOB Malaysia has significantly expedited and simplified the entire facilitation process, making it much easier and faster to achieve our objectives. By partnering with them to match OMD with local suppliers and central kitchens, we have ensured OMD's seamless entry into Malaysia while creating a win-win scenario that perfectly balances international expansion with local market empowerment."
To further strengthen industry readiness, HDC also collaborated with UOB Malaysia under its Go Halal program, launched in October 2025, to support participating SMEs through capacity-building initiatives, advisory support and access to tailored financial solutions, enabling them to scale and meet international business requirements. This collaborative approach is a whole-of-ecosystem effort to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of Malaysian halal enterprises.
The initiative demonstrates Malaysia’s continued leadership as a premier halal hub, where strong governance, established standards and coordinated industry development efforts create a conducive environment for both local and international stakeholders.
ABOUT HALAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BERHAD (HDC)
HDC spearheads the development of Malaysia's integrated and comprehensive halal ecosystem and infrastructure to position Malaysia as the most competitive country leading the global halal industry. Established on 18 September 2006, HDC is also known as the central coordinator that promotes participation and facilitates the growth of industry players in the development of Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem and The Secretariat of Majlis Pembangunan Industri Halal Malaysia. An agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI); it is the world’s first Government-backed halal industry development corporation. For more information, please visit HDC at - www.hdcglobal.com.
SOURCE: Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
HDC PR & Media
Name: Norsida Ahmad
Tel: +6012 3249703
Email norsida.ahmad@hdcglobal.com
--BERNAMA
Thursday, August 13, 2026
IHERB MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GLOBAL SALE, PLATFORM EXPANSION
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- iHerb, a global eCommerce retailer of vitamins, minerals, supplements and health and wellness products, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest sales event of the year and the addition of 10 newly supported languages to its shopping platform.
In a statement, the company said the milestone comes as it serves well over 16 million customers across approximately 180 countries, reflecting growing consumer interest in proactive health and wellness.
The anniversary promotions will begin on Aug 19 ahead of the company's September anniversary, offering discounts of up to 30 per cent across more than 600 brands, alongside daily flash deals and other customer rewards.
iHerb Chief Executive Officer, Emun Zabihi said the company's 30-year milestone reflects the growth of its customers and team members, adding that it remains focused on improving the customer experience and investing in trust, access and convenience.
The platform's newly supported languages include European Spanish, European Portuguese, Georgian, Bosnian, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Armenian, Farsi, Hindi and Cantonese, bringing its total language offerings to 46.
iHerb said each language experience is localised to enable customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to browse products and complete purchases in their preferred language.
Founded in 1996, iHerb has grown from selling its first supplement online from an apartment in Pasadena, California, into a global direct-to-consumer wellness platform, supported by a logistics network of climate-controlled and GMP and/or ISO-compliant facilities.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement, the company said the milestone comes as it serves well over 16 million customers across approximately 180 countries, reflecting growing consumer interest in proactive health and wellness.
The anniversary promotions will begin on Aug 19 ahead of the company's September anniversary, offering discounts of up to 30 per cent across more than 600 brands, alongside daily flash deals and other customer rewards.
iHerb Chief Executive Officer, Emun Zabihi said the company's 30-year milestone reflects the growth of its customers and team members, adding that it remains focused on improving the customer experience and investing in trust, access and convenience.
The platform's newly supported languages include European Spanish, European Portuguese, Georgian, Bosnian, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Armenian, Farsi, Hindi and Cantonese, bringing its total language offerings to 46.
iHerb said each language experience is localised to enable customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to browse products and complete purchases in their preferred language.
Founded in 1996, iHerb has grown from selling its first supplement online from an apartment in Pasadena, California, into a global direct-to-consumer wellness platform, supported by a logistics network of climate-controlled and GMP and/or ISO-compliant facilities.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
IFCCI Recognised by ASEAN Records and Asia Records for Advancing Professional Financial Education Through Applied Research
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| IFCCI receives recognition from ASEAN Records and Asia Records for its contribution to professional financial education through applied financial market research, reinforcing its commitment to advancing professional standards, research excellence and financial competency across the region. |
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The International Financial Consultant Certified Institute (IFCCI) has been recognised by ASEAN Records and Asia Records for its outstanding contribution to professional financial education through applied financial market research. The recognition follows the documented achievement of IFCCI’s Education and Research Unit 001 in producing verified annual research with a cumulative documented research value exceeding USD50 million. ASEAN Records and Asia Records Honour IFCCI for Outstanding Financial Market Research Achievement.
The recognition places IFCCI among professional institutions acknowledged for making measurable contributions towards education, applied research, competency development and industry advancement across the ASEAN and Asian regions.
As financial markets continue to evolve under the influence of global economic developments, technological innovation and changing regulatory environments, evidence-based research has become increasingly important in supporting responsible financial education and professional competency development. Recognising this need, IFCCI has continued to strengthen applied research as one of the core pillars of its professional education ecosystem.
According to IFCCI, quality financial education should be supported by credible research, objective analysis and practical application. The institute believes that combining education with structured research helps develop professionals who are capable of making informed, ethical and responsible financial decisions while contributing positively to the financial services industry.
The recognised research was conducted by Trading Castle, IFCCI’s designated Education and Research Unit 001, which supports the institute’s professional education, competency assessment, curriculum development and continuous professional learning initiatives.
Beyond recognising research excellence, the ASEAN Records and Asia Records acknowledgement reflects the growing importance of evidence-based financial education and demonstrates how independent professional institutions can contribute towards raising industry standards through structured research, competency development and responsible knowledge sharing.
IFCCI reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining internationally recognised standards while continuously enhancing the quality of its educational programmes, applied research, competency frameworks and industry collaboration initiatives. The institute also plans to further strengthen collaboration with academics, market practitioners and industry experts, while expanding professional certification programmes, research publications and regional knowledge-sharing initiatives.
The institute believes the recognition serves as an important milestone in its long-term mission of advancing financial education, strengthening professional competency and promoting greater transparency, professionalism and public confidence within the financial services industry.
With a continued focus on measurable impact, international collaboration and lifelong professional learning, IFCCI remains committed to contributing towards a more trusted, responsible and sustainable financial ecosystem across ASEAN and Asia.
SOURCE: International Financial Consultant Certified Institute (IFCCI)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
IFCCI
Tel: 03-78905451 (Office) / 012-2307618 (Mobile)
Email: hello@ifcci.org.my
Website: https://www.ifcci.org.my/
https://www.ifccinstitute.org.my/
--BERNAMA
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
MAVENIR APPOINTS JITIN BHANDARI AS EVP TO LEAD NEOCLOUD EXPANSION
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Mavenir has appointed Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President (EVP), NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering.
Mavenir in a statement said Bhandari will lead the company’s expansion into the growing NeoCloud market and establish a Forward Deployment Engineering practice serving its communications service provider and NeoCloud customer base.
He will report to the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Pardeep Kohli.
The appointment follows Mavenir’s recently announced AI-Integrated Platform and AI Service Assurance framework for communications service providers as the company extends its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, tools and cloud-native expertise to NeoCloud providers.
Kohli said Bhandari brings deep technical expertise, experience in scaling software portfolios and a vision for AI that will help the company expand its AI platform and capabilities into new markets and use cases.
Meanwhile, Bhandari said Mavenir is well positioned to lead the transition towards AI-by-design and agentic operations, adding that he looks forward to expanding the company’s AI platform, tools and Forward Deployment Engineering capabilities for communications service providers, NeoCloud providers and enterprises worldwide.
Bhandari joins Mavenir from Nokia, where he most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Cloud and Network Services, overseeing technology strategy and innovation in cloud-native and AI-powered networking solutions.
He previously held executive positions at Nokia, including Chief Product Officer for Core Network Applications and Vice President and General Manager of Digital Networks. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Oracle, Acme Packet and Alcatel-Lucent.
-- BERNAMA
Mavenir in a statement said Bhandari will lead the company’s expansion into the growing NeoCloud market and establish a Forward Deployment Engineering practice serving its communications service provider and NeoCloud customer base.
He will report to the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Pardeep Kohli.
The appointment follows Mavenir’s recently announced AI-Integrated Platform and AI Service Assurance framework for communications service providers as the company extends its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, tools and cloud-native expertise to NeoCloud providers.
Kohli said Bhandari brings deep technical expertise, experience in scaling software portfolios and a vision for AI that will help the company expand its AI platform and capabilities into new markets and use cases.
Meanwhile, Bhandari said Mavenir is well positioned to lead the transition towards AI-by-design and agentic operations, adding that he looks forward to expanding the company’s AI platform, tools and Forward Deployment Engineering capabilities for communications service providers, NeoCloud providers and enterprises worldwide.
Bhandari joins Mavenir from Nokia, where he most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Cloud and Network Services, overseeing technology strategy and innovation in cloud-native and AI-powered networking solutions.
He previously held executive positions at Nokia, including Chief Product Officer for Core Network Applications and Vice President and General Manager of Digital Networks. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Oracle, Acme Packet and Alcatel-Lucent.
-- BERNAMA
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