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Pradotec:
Establishing Trust in an Interconnected World
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he world is hurtling forward at a tremendous pace. Digital transformation is molding the way we live, travel, and interacts. Perhaps most importantly, it is revolutionizing how individuals access their finances and how governments administer citizen services. Very few companies are at the nexus of technical proficiency, bleeding edge innovation, and decisive leadership to excel in this fast-paced arena. However, one Southeast Asian firm has already established a foothold here. It is forging a trailblazing path that will shape the ‘connected’ experience for millions around the world, far into the foreseeable future.
This wealth of technical knowledge, practical experience, and an innate ability to foresee trends in technology give Pradotec the inspired leadership needed to dominate the industry.
That company is Pradotec.
Having dominated the government services sector for so long, Pradotec is ideally positioned to bring its worldleading technological solutions to a variety of industry segments.
Impeccable Pedigree Pradotec Corporation Sdn Bhd (Pte Ltd) is one of the world’s foremost electronic identification, access control, and secure payments specialists. The hardware development and manufacturing company is headquartered in Malaysia but 70% of its revenue is generated internationally. While it was founded in 2007, Pradotec’s technical DNA is much older. It is an independent offshoot of IRIS, the company that developed the world’s first digital smart card in 1997, executed Malaysia’s ePassport program in 1998, and its Multi-Purpose National ID Card project in 2000. The company’s Founder, Dato’ Tony Lee Kwee Hiang is a veritable legend in the Malaysian computing sphere. Dato’ Lee began his journey into the world of technology almost four decades ago with a technical diploma. He went on to introduce Apple computers to Malaysia and was instrumental in establishing the country’s first computer manufacturing facility. Malaysian students learn about computing based on the ATOM1 syllabus Dato’ Lee designed. His achievements transcend national borders; Dato’ Lee’s invaluable contributions to Malaysia’s MyKad initiative created the world’s first chip-based multi-application identity card.
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Diversified Excellence Pradotec has adopted an aggressive approach to diversifying its portfolio. Besides passports and eID documents themselves, it also develops and manufactures static and handled readers for such documents. The company’s expertise extends to biometric readers, mobile enrollment units, self-service kiosks, and ID printers, too.
“Peer-to-peer exchange transactions, a globalized society, and exponential increases in travel and border crossings have changed consumer behavior in terms of technology and how it impacts our identity and private life,” says Dato’ Lee.
“If you create a car, you need to have roads for the car to be driven on. Ultimately, you have to also build these roads!”
|April 2019|