Vietnamese IT corporation FPT and Japanese technology firm Enecom have partnered with Japanese utility Chugoku Electric Power on a digital transformation project.
FPT and Enecom will collaborate on several initiatives to support Chugoku Electric, including implementing generative AI and cloud computing.
The partners are also discussing establishing a Vietnam-based offshore development center to provide cost-effective and scalable IT solutions.
“As digital technology evolves day by day, we will use it to advance operational and business reforms. With the cooperation of FPT and Enecom, we would like to take on the challenge of automating operations, reducing labor, and ultimately creating new services,” said Hitoshu Kamakuru, Chugoku’s executive officer and COO.
FPT and Enecom have previously partnered on power generation systems. In addition, in 2023, FPT facilitated a Microsoft 365 pilot project with Chugoku Electric.
“With FPT’s deep domain understanding and a robust global workforce, we will drive impactful innovations for Chugoku Electric Power, to not only achieve its transformative goals but also reinforce its leading position among the country’s largest energy players,” said Do Van Khac, FPT software senior executive vice president and FPT Japan CEO.
Chugoku is Japan’s sixth-largest utility company. It operates in the Chugoku region, which has a population of more than 7 million. Chugoku has a total installed capacity of 10.79GW and operates 101 power generation facilities. Currently, it has a renewable energy capacity of 170MW, which it plans to increase to at least 300MW by 2030.
FPT is an IT service provider based in Vietnam. The company has three operational data centers based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Enecom is a Japanese technology solutions provider headquartered in Hiroshima. It offers fiber-optic communication networks, data center services, and cloud solutions.
