1. Introduction

The future workforce needs more than theory; it requires hands-on, industry-driven skills. Universities worldwide are racing to prepare students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), where the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a central role. However, many institutions struggle with two challenges:

1. Lack of industry-aligned certifications that make graduates more employable.
2. Insufficient access to real-world IoT systems and labs that allow students to build, test, and deploy solutions.

FAVORIOT bridges this gap through IoT Certifications and the IoT Lab Package, ensuring that students graduate with both academic credentials and industry-recognised certifications.

2. IoT Certifications with Universities

FAVORIOT collaborates with higher education institutions to integrate IoT certifications into their programs. The entry requirement is that lecturers must first be certified as FAVORIOT Certified Trainers by passing the FAVORIOT Professional Certificate Exam.

Once certified, lecturers can offer students two methods to earn industry certification:

1. Conduct Similar Training for Students
   • Students undergo the same structured training.
   • Upon completion, they can earn either:
     • Completion Certificate, or
     • A Professional Certificate (via exam), which is optional but offers higher industry recognition.
2. Embed Certification into the IoT Syllabus
   • Certification modules (theory + hands-on lab sessions) are integrated directly into the university’s IoT courses.
   • Students earn credit hours and have the option to pursue industry certification.

This dual pathway ensures flexibility, allowing universities to either treat certification as a standalone program or seamlessly embed it into existing curricula.

3. The FAVORIOT IoT Lab Package

To simplify the certification rollout, FAVORIOT offers a turnkey IoT Lab Package, designed to provide institutions with everything needed to deliver hands-on IoT education.

Components of the IoT Lab:

• IoT Ecosystem (50 Beginner Plans for 3 Years)
  • A cloud-based platform for managing IoT devices, data, and applications.
  • Multiple student accounts can be created for coursework, lab experiments, and final year projects.
  • Accounts are recyclable and reusable within the contract period—ensuring cost efficiency while supporting new batches of students each semester.
• IoT Kits (30 Units)
  • Ready-to-use development kits with sensors and connectivity modules.
  • Enable students to prototype IoT solutions rapidly.
• Indoor Environmental Sensor Set (1 Unit)
  • A Smart Environmental System that monitors real-world conditions such as air quality.
  • Demonstrates how IoT is applied in commercial settings (e.g., smart buildings, healthcare, and smart campuses).
• Training and Certifications
  • Fundamental IoT Training + Pro Cert Exam (1 pax) – equips one faculty member with mastery of the FAVORIOT platform.
  • Professional Certificate Exams (10 pax) – bundled for students, ensuring the first cohort can be industry certified.

4. Value Proposition to Universities

By adopting the FAVORIOT IoT Certification and Lab, universities can:

• Differentiate Their Programs
  • Offering IoT certification adds value beyond the degree. Graduates gain both academic qualifications and industry credentials.
• Enhance the Employability of Students
  • Students graduate with skills recognised by industry, improving their chances of securing jobs in engineering, computer science, and technology sectors.
• Support Final Year Projects (FYP)
  • Students can use the IoT ecosystem to manage data, build dashboards, and integrate hardware for their capstone projects.
• Future-Proof Curriculum
  • Embedding real-world IoT systems into labs keeps academic programs aligned with industry needs.
• Accelerate IR 4.0 and Smart Campus Goals
  • Universities demonstrate leadership by building smart campuses that embody the principles they teach.

5. Conclusion

FAVORIOT empowers universities to transform their IoT education strategy. By combining lecturer certification, student certification pathways, and the IoT Lab package, institutions can deliver industry-relevant, hands-on, and certifiable IoT skills to their students.

This model ensures that students graduate not only with theoretical knowledge but also with the confidence, tools, and certifications necessary to thrive in the rapidly growing IoT job market.

Next Step for Universities:
Adopt the FAVORIOT IoT Lab and Certification program to position your campus as a leader in innovation, producing graduates ready to build and lead in the IoT economy.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & Johannesburg, South Africa – June 10, 2025

Favoriot Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian-based IoT platform provider, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agile Digital (Pty) Ltd, a South African leader in Industrial IoT and smart automation, to collaborate on expanding IoT-driven innovation across the African continent.

The agreement sets the foundation for co-developing scalable IoT solutions and targeting key sectors such as energy, logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing in Southern, Eastern, and Central Africa. The partnership will also focus on nurturing local technical talent through training and certification programs, while deploying impactful proof-of-concept initiatives.

“This is more than a business agreement — it’s a commitment to create real, measurable impact in Africa’s industrial evolution,” said Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO of Favoriot. “Agile Digital brings invaluable local insight and execution capability. We’re honored to work side by side to IoTize Africa’s future.”

“Partnering with Favoriot enables us to fast-track our vision of delivering smart, efficient, and connected industrial solutions,” added Faisal Hoosen, Managing Director of Agile Digital. “Africa doesn’t just need technology — it needs platforms that understand our realities and partners that are willing to grow with us. Favoriot fits that mission perfectly.”

Company Overviews

About Favoriot
Favoriot is a Malaysian IoT platform provider offering a cloud-native, developer-friendly environment for building, managing, and scaling IoT projects. The platform supports multiple protocols and features analytics, alerting, dashboards, and enterprise integrations.
 www.favoriot.com

About Agile Digital
Agile Digital is a South African Industrial IoT and automation solution provider focused on smart energy and water infrastructure, real-time monitoring, renewable energy, and workforce tracking solutions tailored to African enterprises and infrastructure challenges.
 www.agiledigital.co.za

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / Istanbul, Turkey – Favoriot Sdn Bhd, a leading IoT platform provider based in Malaysia, and Mitrona Elektronik ve Yazılım Teknolojileri A.Ş., a prominent Turkish technology company, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and commercialisation of IoT-based solutions.

The MoU, signed on 26 May 2025, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two companies to combine their strengths in IoT platform technology, embedded systems, and end-to-end solution development. Both parties will jointly explore business opportunities across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, with the aim to co-develop smart applications for sectors including manufacturing, energy, smart cities, and healthcare.

Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO of Favoriot, stated,

“This partnership aligns with our mission to democratise IoT and bring smarter solutions to global markets. Mitrona’s expertise in hardware and embedded systems complements our IoT platform capabilities perfectly.”

The agreement outlines cooperation in areas such as:

• Joint R&D projects combining software, hardware, and IoT cloud infrastructure
• Co-marketing and technology integration initiatives
• Cross-border market expansion and localisation strategies

This collaboration is a significant step toward fostering stronger tech ecosystems between Malaysia and Turkey, promoting knowledge exchange, and empowering local industries with accessible and scalable IoT technologies.

About FAVORIOT Favoriot is a Malaysian-based IoT platform company that enables developers, startups, and enterprises to build and scale IoT solutions efficiently. The platform offers real-time data ingestion, analytics, and visualisation tools to support smart applications across multiple industries.

About Mitrona Mitrona Elektronik ve Yazılım Teknolojileri A.Ş., headquartered in Teknopark Istanbul, specialises in advanced electronics, embedded systems, and software technologies. It serves sectors such as defence, automotive, energy, and healthcare, delivering high-quality design, development, and production services.

For media enquiries, please contact: FAVORIOT Email: info@favoriot.com Website: www.favoriot.com

MITRONA Email: info@mitrona.com.tr Website: www.mitrona.com.tr