MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Digital transformation advisor Kollab has acquired Senti AI, the Philippines’ pioneering artificial intelligence company.
The acquisition marks Kollab’s continuing commitment to providing cloud-first solutions for Southeast Asian clients and promoting AI adoption nationwide.
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Kollab vows to expand its AI deployments and implement more cost-efficient AI solutions for clients by integrating Senti AI’s products and services.
Kollab, Senti AI build the Philippines’ AI future
The two firms have introduced a new “AI and Data Analytics” solutions suite, which will include:
- AI Strategy and Foundation
- Document AI & Cloud Vision
- Intelligence Agents
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- NLP Engines
- AI & Data Governance
Kollab launched these initiatives after noticing some Filipino companies struggle to adopt AI into their business operations due to these factors:
- Lack of internal confidence and expertise
- Concerns about AI’s ethical and social implications
- Difficulty integrating multiple vendors and partners
- Perceived difficulty in recruiting and retaining top talent
Kollab’s Senti AI acquisition enables the company to address these issues and support local businesses in their digital transformation journeys.
Specifically, it will provide data governance solutions and intensive AI training to boost internal expertise.
As a result, these solutions will benefit the following industries:
- Fintech
- Travel
- Energy
- Food & beverage
- Transportation & logistics
- Healthcare
- Education
- Retail
- Business process outsourcing
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
Kollab CCO & Head of Business Development Jonathan Ty elaborated on the Senti AI acquisition:
“Our acquisition of Senti AI will enhance our ability to help customers adopt and scale AI initiatives more securely, efficiently, and responsibly.
“By focusing on education, data security, privacy, and customized AI services, we aim to become a trusted partner for Filipino businesses navigating digital transformation.
“By teaming up with Senti AI, we can realize this vision and help more local firms embrace AI,” he said.
Kollab also welcomes Senti AI co-founder and CEO Ralph Vincent Regalado to its Board of Directors, where he will serve as Chief Scientist and Head of AI.