Selangor, Malaysia – February 3, 2025 — Favoriot, a leading IoT platform provider, is proud to announce its latest Favoriot Partner Network (FPN) initiative to transform the landscape of IoT education through strategic collaborations with educational institutions. This collaboration bridges the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands by equipping students with practical IoT skills and industry-recognised certifications.

Empowering Students Through Two Key Approaches:

1. Embedding Favoriot IoT Platform into IoT Courses and Labs
   Educational institutions can directly integrate Favoriot’s IoT content into their courses, syllabi, and laboratory environments. This approach enables students to gain hands-on experience with real-world IoT platforms, fostering practical skills in device management, data analysis, and system integration. Upon completing these IoT courses, students will be awarded the Favoriot Certificate, co-endorsed by both Favoriot and the respective institution, enhancing their employability in the IoT industry.
2. Short-Term IoT Training Conducted by Certified Lecturers
   In addition to curriculum integration, Favoriot offers specialised 2-3 day IoT training programmes conducted by university lecturers. To ensure high-quality training, these lecturers must pass the Favoriot Certificate Examination to become certified trainers. This certification process guarantees that students receive instruction from knowledgeable educators who are well-versed in the latest IoT technologies. Students who complete these intensive training sessions will also receive the Favoriot Certificate, recognised by industry players.

Quality Assurance Through Certified Educators
Favoriot maintains stringent quality control measures by requiring that only lecturers who have successfully obtained the Favoriot Professional Certification are eligible to teach IoT courses or conduct training sessions. This ensures consistent, high-quality instruction across all partner institutions.

A Commitment to Industry-Ready Talent Development
“Our collaboration with educational institutions is part of Favoriot’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of IoT professionals,” said Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO of Favoriot. “By embedding our platform into academic environments and empowering educators through certification, we are creating a robust pipeline of talent equipped to meet the evolving demands of the IoT industry.”

About Favoriot:
Favoriot is a leading IoT platform company dedicated to simplifying the development of IoT applications through secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions. With a strong focus on education, smart cities, and industrial IoT, Favoriot is at the forefront of driving digital transformation across various sectors.

For more information about this initiative or to explore partnership opportunities, please visit www.favoriot.com or contact info@favoriot.com.

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Businesses increasingly leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance efficiency and unlock new revenue opportunities.

At the heart of these initiatives are system integrators (SIs), whose expertise in connecting diverse devices, protocols, and systems is vital to the success of IoT deployments.

Despite their pivotal role, SIs often face challenges that hinder their progress and complicate projects.

Challenges in Building IoT Solutions

Developing IoT solutions is far from straightforward.

System integrators must juggle various device protocols, manage massive volumes of real-time data, ensure robust security, and scale projects as they grow.

These complexities can lead to prolonged development cycles, labour-intensive custom coding, and fragmented implementations.

As a result, SIs often find it challenging to innovate and meet evolving customer demands.

The Need for Streamlined IoT Deployments

How can system integrators overcome these hurdles and deliver reliable, scalable IoT solutions more efficiently?

Adopting a platform that simplifies and accelerates IoT project development and management is the answer.

Introducing the Favoriot Platform

Favoriot offers a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of system integrators.

Its secure, scalable cloud environment supports multiple communication protocols, enabling seamless connectivity for diverse IoT devices.

With real-time data ingestion and analytics capabilities, the platform reduces the complexity of managing large-scale deployments.

Favoriot also provides customisable dashboards and API integrations, allowing SIs to effortlessly transform raw data into actionable insights.

Security and Scalability for Confidence

Security and scalability are at the core of the Favoriot platform.

System integrators can confidently deploy solutions that meet industry standards while ensuring their projects can grow alongside their customers’ needs.

By minimising the need for time-consuming custom integrations, Favoriot frees up SIs to focus on delivering value-added services that differentiate them in the market.

Faster Time-to-Market with Favoriot

By leveraging Favoriot, system integrators can significantly reduce project timelines.

The platform’s unified approach eliminates many technical challenges, enabling SIs to bring solutions to market faster.

This efficiency enhances productivity and strengthens customer relationships by delivering reliable results.

Empowering Innovation in IoT

Favoriot equips system integrators with the tools to excel in a competitive IoT landscape.

By simplifying the complexities of IoT projects, the platform allows SIs to concentrate on driving innovation and meeting customer expectations.

With Favoriot, system integrators can unlock the full potential of IoT, creating scalable solutions that deliver lasting impact.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has always been a fascinating space for me.

It’s incredible how a concept that seemed futuristic not too long ago has become a driving force in the tech industry.

IoT has opened up a world of opportunities, with market projections ranging from $2 trillion to $14 trillion. That’s mind-boggling! But here’s the thing – jumping into IoT without understanding your role in the ecosystem is like trying to build a house without knowing which part you’re responsible for.

Let me walk you through this ecosystem as I see it, breaking it into three leading roles: Enablers, Engagers, and Enhancers.

Enablers: The Builders of IoT

Think of Enablers as the architects and construction workers of the IoT world.

They’re laying the groundwork – developing the technologies, hardware, and infrastructure that make IoT possible. Without them, there’s no IoT, period.

When I worked at MIMOS Berhad, Malaysia’s national R&D centre, I saw how challenging this role can be. You’re not just building products but creating the tools others will use to develop their solutions.

Companies like Cisco and Intel are perfect examples. They design the chips, the communication protocols, and the platforms that allow data to flow between devices.

At FAVORIOT, our platform plays a similar role.

It’s a foundation for developers to connect devices and scale their applications. Being an Enabler means thinking about scalability, security, and reliability ahead of time.

It’s demanding but also incredibly rewarding because you’re shaping the future of IoT.

Engagers: Bringing IoT to Life

If Enablers are the builders, Engagers are the storytellers.

They take the raw capabilities provided by Enablers and turn them into solutions that make sense to the everyday user. This is where IoT comes alive for people.

I love this role because it’s all about creativity and problem-solving.

Engagers design and deliver IoT services that address real-world needs. For instance, Nest’s smart thermostats made IoT relatable and accessible to millions of households.

While leading REDtone IOT, I saw how challenging it is to balance innovation with practicality.

You have to create solutions that are not only cutting-edge but also easy to use and affordable.

Whether it’s developing intelligent farming systems, health monitoring devices, or city-wide solutions, Engagers connect IoT to its audience.

At FAVORIOT, we stepped into this role with projects like RAQIB, a health monitoring system for Hajj pilgrims.

The idea was simple: make it easier for caregivers to monitor pilgrims’ health remotely. It’s about identifying and meeting a need with IoT tools.

Enhancers: Turning Data into Action

Here’s where things get exciting.

Enhancers take all the data IoT devices collect and turn it into something meaningful.

They’re the analysts, the data scientists, and the visionaries who uncover patterns and insights that help people make better decisions.

This role is close to my heart because it’s where IoT’s actual value is unlocked.

For example, RAQIB isn’t just about collecting health data – it’s about analysing it to predict potential issues and alert caregivers. Without that intelligence layer, the data would be numbers on a screen.

Enhancers use AI and machine learning technologies to transform raw data into actionable insights.

Companies like Palantir and Splunk are masters at this.

They build platforms that help businesses make sense of complex data. It’s a challenging role but incredibly impactful, especially as IoT continues to generate more and more data daily.

At Favoriot, we are now enhancing our IoT platform with Agentic AI, making it an “AIoT”.

Where Do You Fit In?

So, how do you decide where you belong in this ecosystem?

Should you build the infrastructure as an Enabler, create applications as an Engager, or analyse the data as an Enhancer?

Here’s my advice: start with what you’re good at.

If you’re a tech wizard with a hardware and software development knack, the Enabler role might be for you.

If you understand market needs and enjoy creating user-centric solutions, focus on being an Engager. And if data is your thing, Enhancers have plenty of opportunities for innovation.

At FAVORIOT, we started as Enablers, building our IoT platform. Over time, we expanded into the Engager and Enhancer roles by creating solutions like Favorsense, a crowdsensing platform, RAQIB and now become AIoT platform.

It’s a natural progression, but it all began with identifying and focusing on our strengths.

The Real Power of IoT

At its core, IoT isn’t just about connecting devices; it’s about connecting insights.

The more devices you have collecting data, the more opportunities there are to make meaningful discoveries. But here’s the catch – you need the right tools and expertise to turn that data into something valuable.

That’s why Enhancers are so crucial.

With advanced analytics, they can predict equipment failures, improve operational efficiency, or even save lives.

It’s about more than just technology; it’s about creating solutions that make a difference.

Let’s Shape the Future Together

The IoT landscape is vast, and the opportunities are endless.

But success comes down to understanding your role – whether you’re an Enabler, an Engager, or an Enhancer – and playing to your strengths.

Don’t try to do everything.

Focus on where to add the most value, and the rest will follow.

For me, IoT is more than just a field of work – it’s a mission to create smarter, more connected communities.

Whether you’re building the infrastructure, designing the applications, or analysing the data, you’re contributing to something bigger: a future where technology works seamlessly to improve lives.

So, let’s get out there and make it happen.

The IoT revolution is just starting, and there’s plenty of room for us to make our mark.

Where will you begin?