{"id":1295,"date":"2025-06-17T07:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/?post_type=mto-course&#038;p=1295"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:28:21","slug":"essentials-of-emerging-technologies-for-digital-transformation-and-ir4-0","status":"publish","type":"mto-course","link":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/?mto-course=essentials-of-emerging-technologies-for-digital-transformation-and-ir4-0","title":{"rendered":"Essentials of Emerging Technologies for Digital Transformation and IR4.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/brochure\/Emerging_Technologies_for_IR4.0_Rise4wrd_2025.pdf\">Download Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1298 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TP-Logo-300x288.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TP-Logo-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TP-Logo.png 373w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"focus-visible\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-focus-visible-added=\"\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Date: 23, 24 &amp; 25 July 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Venue: The Empire Hotel, Subang<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Time: 9am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b><i>&#8220;Empowering Leaders to Navigate the Digital Revolution<\/i><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b><i>&#8220;<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A<\/strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>ttend this highly rated programme and learn\u00a0 to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand Key Technologies Driving IR4.0<\/li>\n<li>Recognise Business Impact<\/li>\n<li>Master Cloud Computing and Big Data Concepts<\/li>\n<li>Grasp AI, IoT, and Blockchain Application<\/li>\n<li>Identify Digital Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Make Informed Strategic Decision<\/li>\n<li>Understand Cybersecurity and Risk Management<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Build Digital Culture and Implementation Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Develop Digital Investment and ROI Assessment Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Course Fee:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><em><strong>A Fully-Funded HRD Corp Training Initiative under RiSE4WRD 2.0<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><b>About RiSE4WRD 2.0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>RiSE4WRD is HRD Corp&#8217;s strategic initiative in support of Malaysia&#8217;s Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) agenda. This fully-funded programme assists manufacturing and manufacturing-related SMEs in accelerating their digital transformation journey by providing high-level training delivered by experts.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To qualify for this fully-funded training, manufacturing and manufacturing-related SMEs must meet the\u00a0following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual sales: RM300,000 to RM50 million\u00a0(manufacturing) or RM20 million\u00a0(manufacturing-related services)<\/li>\n<li>Employees: 5-200 (manufacturing) or 5-75\u00a0(manufacturing-related services)<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 60% local equity<\/li>\n<li>Operating for at least 36 months<\/li>\n<li>Valid business license\/manufacturing license<\/li>\n<li>HRD Corp registered with no levy arrears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Places are limited to 25 participants only. Please <\/b><b>contact us at 603 5021 8595 the soonest possible\u00a0<\/b><b>to secure your application.<\/b><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Hurry Closing Date for Application:\u00a030 June 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Good for:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Managing Directors steering organisational digital strategy<\/li>\n<li>Company Owners and Founders making strategic\u00a0technology investment decisions<\/li>\n<li>Chief Information Officers (CIOs) setting technology strategy for digital transformation<\/li>\n<li>Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) driving technological\u00a0innovation and IR4.0 initiatives<\/li>\n<li>General Managers overseeing business unit digital\u00a0modernisation<\/li>\n<li>IT Directors implementing emerging technology solutions<\/li>\n<li>Innovation Leaders driving technological advancement\u00a0and competitive advantage<\/li>\n<li>Supply Chain Managers integrating smart\u00a0manufacturing and IoT systems<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing Systems Engineers deploying\u00a0automation and AI technologies<\/li>\n<li>Process Innovation Leaders optimising operations through digital solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) and digital transformation are rapidly changing how businesses operate, compete, and deliver value.As technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence,\u00a0big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and automation evolve, leaders must understand their strategic potential\u2014even without a\u00a0technical background.<\/p>\n<p>This comprehensive programme demystifies emerging technologies\u00a0in plain language and provides business leaders with a practical\u00a0framework for leading digital initiatives within their organisations.\u00a0Through real-life case studies, group discussions, and simplified\u00a0 concepts, participants will explore the key technologies that\u00a0define IR4.0 and how they create opportunities, e\u001eciencies, and\u00a0challenges across industries.<\/p>\n<p>The programme emphasises business outcomes, strategic decision-making, and change management\u2014not coding, engineering,\u00a0or complex technical jargon. Participants will gain the confidence\u00a0and knowledge needed to drive digital transformation initiatives,\u00a0make informed technology investment decisions, and lead their\u00a0organisations through the digital revolution.<\/p>\n<p>This intensive three-day programme provides senior and middle\u00a0management professionals with the essential knowledge to\u00a0navigate digital transformation\u00a0 successfully. Whether you&#8217;re a transformation lead, business unit head, or innovation champion,\u00a0this programme will enhance your digital confidence and strategic\u00a0alignment capabilities.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Course Director<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1297\" style=\"width: 219px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mahes-Web-Photo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"264\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MAHESA SANKARRA CISSP, CCSP, CISM, BSc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mahesa Sankarra is an experienced Digital Transformation Consultant and Senior Corporate Trainer with\u00a0over a decade of experience in digital transformation, emerging technologies and cybersecurity training. He has worked with\u00a0organisations across diverse geographical locations, helping business leaders and technical professionals navigate the complexities of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>His expertise spans emerging technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IoT implementations, big data analytics,<\/p>\n<p>blockchain, automation, and smart infrastructure solutions. Mahesa actively manages and consults on digital transformation projects\u00a0encompassing cloud migration, system implementation, security posture assessments, and Microsoft 365 deployments.<\/p>\n<p>He holds numerous professional certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, and multiple Microsoft 365 certifications. Mahesa is\u00a0recognised as an approved trainer by leading organisations such as PeopleCert, EC-Council, CompTIA, and Microsoft. His commitment to excellence earned him the &#8216;Instructor Circle of Excellence Award 2018&#8217; from EC-Council for the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Mahesa regularly contributes to the digital transformation and cybersecurity community through pro bono talks and webinars, helping leaders navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution with confidence. His extensive client portfolio demonstrates broad industry experience, having worked with major Malaysian government agencies including the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office, Ministry of Youth &amp; Sports, and National Sports Council, alongside prominent financial institutions such as HSBC Malaysia, SME Bank, and EXIM Bank.<\/p>\n<p>His corporate clients span diverse sectors, including telecommunications companies like OMANTEL and Tele Yemen, multinational\u00a0corporations, manufacturing organisations, and educational institutions ranging from Malaysian government universities to private\u00a0colleges. This breadth of experience across government, private sector, and educational organisations has equipped him with deep insights into the varied digital transformation challenges facing di\u001derent industries.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Training Agenda<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><em>Day One\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4><b>Module 1: I<\/b><b>ntroduction to IR4.0 and Digital\u00a0<\/b><b>Transformation <\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>What is IR4.0? Evolution from Industry\u00a01.0 to 4.0<\/li>\n<li>Global trends and why digital\u00a0transformation matters now<\/li>\n<li>Case studies from government,\u00a0manufacturing, services, and healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 2:\u00a0<\/b><b>The Changing Digital Business\u00a0<\/b><b>Landscape<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Shifting customer expectations and\u00a0digital business models<\/li>\n<li>Data as the new currency of business<\/li>\n<li>Examples: Uber, Grab, Amazon, and\u00a0Smart Manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 3: L<\/b><b>eading Change in the Digital Era<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Overcoming resistance to change<\/li>\n<li>Leadership roles in digital\u00a0transformation<\/li>\n<li>Building digital agility and resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><em>Day Two\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4><b>Module 4: C<\/b><b>loud Computing<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the cloud? (No servers, no jargon)<\/li>\n<li>Benefits for cost, scalability, and remote work<\/li>\n<li>Real-world examples: Microsoft 365,\u00a0Google Workspace, AWS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 5: <\/b><b>Big Data and Analytics<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>What is big data and why it matters to business<\/li>\n<li>How data is used in decision-making,\u00a0marketing, and customer service<\/li>\n<li>KPIs, dashboards, and storytelling with data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 6: A<\/b><b>rtificial Intelligence (AI) &amp; Machine\u00a0<\/b><b>Learning (ML)<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyday applications of AI (recommendations,\u00a0fraud detection, chatbots)<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities and limitations of AI in business<\/li>\n<li>Ethical concerns and governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 7: I<\/b><b>nternet of Things (IoT) &amp; Smart Systems<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>What is IoT? Devices that collect and\u00a0share data<\/li>\n<li>Applications in logistics, healthcare,\u00a0manufacturing, and agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Risks and the importance of data privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 8: B<\/b><b>lockchain and Distributed Ledger <\/b><b>Technologies<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>What is blockchain? A simple explanation<\/li>\n<li>Use cases in finance, supply chain, and identity<\/li>\n<li>Benefits: transparency, security, and traceability<\/li>\n<li>Non-crypto applications of blockchain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><em>Day Three<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4><b>Module 9: <\/b><b>Automation, Robotics &amp;\u00a0 Smart <\/b><b>Infrastructure<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>What is automation? From robotic arms\u00a0to software bots (RPA)<\/li>\n<li>Impact on workforce, productivity, and\u00a0efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Emerging smart infrastructure: sensors,\u00a0edge computing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 10:\u00a0<\/b><b>Cybersecurity for Digital Leaders<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Why security is a boardroom issue\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Basic cybersecurity concepts in simple\u00a0terms (phishing, ransomware, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Managing cyber risks and ensuring\u00a0compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 11:\u00a0<\/b><b>Strategy Planning Workshop<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying digital opportunities in your\u00a0organisation<\/li>\n<li>Digital maturity assessment (where are\u00a0we now?)<\/li>\n<li>Roadmapping next steps: low-cost,\u00a0high-impact initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Module 12: <\/b>Capstone Group Activity &amp; Presentation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Group challenge: Digital strategy pitch for a real-world case<\/li>\n<li>Peer feedback and trainer commentary<\/li>\n<li>Closing remarks and Q&amp;A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download Brochure \u00a0 Date: 23, 24 &amp; 25 July 2025 Venue: The Empire Hotel, Subang Time: 9am &#8211; 5:30pm \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8220;Empowering Leaders to Navigate the Digital Revolution&#8220; Attend this highly rated programme and learn\u00a0 to: Understand Key Technologies Driving IR4.0 Recognise Business Impact Master Cloud Computing and Big Data Concepts Grasp AI, IoT, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1299,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-1295","mto-course","type-mto-course","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_cat-digital-transformation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/mto-course\/1295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/mto-course"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/mto-course"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}