Datasonic Group Berhad Annual Report 2020

Sustainability Statement (Cont’d) Further details are as elaborated below:- EconomY Empowering Digital Transformation with Innovative ICT Solutions The Board supports a culture that embraces technological change by empowering digital transformation with our innovative ICT solutions to stay ahead of global competition. In order to enhance our competitive edge, Datasonic continues to pursue the following strategies/initiatives:- • Focus on investing in R&D and human capital to create highly secured, integrated and innovative ICT solutions for various governmental, commercial and financial markets; • Explored strategic alliances/business ventures in the areas of innovation and expansion of capabilities to remain competitive and relevant indelivering global trending or emerging ICT solutions that are trendy yet cost effective and environment-friendly, such as Internet of Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, etc.; and • Supported a range of state-of-the-art tools and developments to tap emerging technologies and to drive business value and growth. During the year under review, the Group had participated in various tenders and continued to invest in R&D and human capital to further develop our technical competencies, and also explored business opportunities in overseas for growth and sustainability of profits. Our core businesses are as follows:- Core Business ICT Products & Services/Solutions Trusted & Secure ID • Multipurpose Smart National ID • ICAO Compliant e-Passport • Chip-based Driving License • e-Visa, Pass & Permit System e-Border Control • Auto Gate with Facial Recognition • Multi-modal Biometric Solutions Security & Surveillance System • Integrated System with Video Analytics and ANPR (Automated Number Plate Recognition) System • L-PoD (Light Portable Observation Device) • M-PoD (Mini Portable Observation Device) DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD I ANNUAL REPORT 2020 (Registration No. 200801008472 (809759-X)) 38