Phnom Penh, Cambodia – On 11 June 2026, Smart Axiata hosted “Advancing Businesses with 5G, AI & Cybersecurity,” a high-level forum that bringing together senior decision-makers, including CEOs, CFOs and technology leaders, from Cambodia’s prominent enterprises to explore how emerging technologies are enabling enterprise growth, efficiency through automation, and resilience across Cambodia.
The forum comes at a critical time as Cambodian enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journeys and seek practical ways to leverage next-generation technologies to enhance competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.
Held at Shangri-La Phnom Penh, the event convened representatives from various companies across key sectors including financial services, manufacturing, logistics, education and retail, reflecting the growing demand for digital transformation across Cambodia’s economy.
Organized in collaboration with leading global technology partners including Huawei, China Telecom, AIonOS, Radware and with regional support from Axiata Cyber Fusion Center, the forum brought international expertise into Cambodia—enabling local businesses to gain insights from global best practices, real-world implementations, and scalable solutions.
Ritesh Kumar Singh, CEO of Smart Axiata, said the forum focuses on how advanced technologies can deliver measurable business outcomes.
“Today, business leaders are focused on one thing—how to drive faster growth, improve efficiency, and remain resilient in a digital-first world. Technologies such as 5G and AI are no longer optional; they are critical enablers of measurable business outcomes,” he said.
“The combination of 5G and AI is creating a new wave of business opportunities—empowering companies to innovate faster, shorten time-to-market, and respond more dynamically to customer needs. This forum is about moving beyond theory and demonstrating how businesses in Cambodia can unlock new revenue, optimize operations, and deliver better customer experiences.”
Real-world, industry-specific applications shared during the event highlighted how enterprises are:
- Enhancing customer onboarding and engagement through AI
- Improving operational efficiency using 5G-enabled infrastructure in sectors such as manufacturing and logistics
- Strengthening resilience through advanced cybersecurity solutions to safeguard data and ensure business continuity
Among the solutions presented at the event, AI-powered video analytics highlighted how businesses can transform everyday video data into actionable intelligence. Moving beyond traditional surveillance, AI-enabled cameras can monitor customer footfall, analyze in-store behavior, and detect queue lengths, enabling enterprises to optimize operations, improve service efficiency, and deliver more seamless customer experiences.
By convening this forum, Smart reinforces its position as a strategic partner to enterprises, supporting businesses in translating advanced technologies into practical, scalable solutions that deliver tangible impact.
Smart remains committed to advancing Cambodia’s digital economy by enabling enterprises to adopt future-ready technologies, strengthen competitiveness, and contribute to building a more resilient and inclusive digital ecosystem.
About Smart
Smart Axiata, a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad (Malaysia), is a digital telecommunications and ICT solutions provider delivering expansive 5G connectivity and integrated digital services across Cambodia, serving nearly 8 million subscribers. As a comprehensive mobile and technology brand, Smart is advancing Cambodia’s digital future by driving productivity, enriching digital lifestyles, and enabling inclusive economic participation—while embedding sustainability into its strategy through responsible network expansion, digital inclusion initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
Backed by Axiata Group Berhad, one of Southeast Asia’s foremost telecommunications groups and partially owned by a sovereign wealth fund, Smart operates with robust governance standards, international best practices, and a long-term value creation mindset. This strong foundation reinforces its commitment to responsible growth and meaningful impact, contributing to Cambodia’s digital advancement, social progress, and sustainable economic development.