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In today's interconnected world, an organisation’s information is its most valuable and vulnerable asset. For decision-makers and leaders, the responsibility of securing digital assets against ever-evolving cyber threats is paramount. At Awantec, we recognise that effective cybersecurity starts not with firewalls, but with informed, skilled leadership. AwanHub offers a critical, structured learning path in the form of the "Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats" Skillsoft Aspire journey. This course provides a complete framework for security governance. It begins by establishing crucial awareness, helping leaders understand the full spectrum of common security threats, their exposure points, and their potential impact on business continuity. The program then moves into the proactive management phase. You will learn a systematic process to identify, evaluate, and plan for security risks. This involves mastering key risk assessment concepts and developing robust strategies for risk mitigation across all domains: network and infrastructure security, physical security, cloud and data considerations, and even managing threats from internal stakeholders and social engineering. For those requiring an advanced edge, the "Harnessing AI for Cyber Security" course shows how to strategically deploy AI. This track teaches you to leverage AI and Generative AI to bolster common security tools, enhance identity protection, simplify user authentication, and utilise AI for sophisticated intrusion detection and prevention. This knowledge empowers you to actively transform your security posture from reactive to predictive. Investing in the digital learning of your leadership team is the single most important action you can take to mitigate the escalating threat landscape and ensure the long-term resilience of your business. Committed to strengthening your organisational security? We encourage those who would like to upskill or reskill their knowledge by visiting AwanHub’s website at https://www.awantec.my/awanhub

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI are reshaping nearly every function in the workplace, from streamlining communications to automating complex processes. While the benefits are immense, many professionals struggle with how to responsibly and effectively integrate this powerful technology into their daily routine. Awantec’s AwanHub is closing that gap with targeted, practical education. The AI Skills for the Everyday Professional  learning journey is designed specifically for the front-line learner , making complex AI concepts accessible and immediately applicable. This course shifts the focus from deep theoretical understanding to hands-on proficiency, ensuring you can immediately leverage AI to boost your output. A core component of this course is mastering Prompt Engineering —the essential skill of communicating effectively with AI models to generate precise and high-quality results. You’ll also learn how to operationalize AI using cutting-edge tools like Copilot for Microsoft 365, where you’ll gain expertise in optimizing communication, efficiently creating documents, and managing information flow. This practical training is guaranteed to save you hours of work every week. Critically, the course places strong emphasis on the Responsible Use of AI, addressing ethical considerations and limitations so you can navigate this technology with integrity and confidence. This is not about fearing AI; it's about making it your most reliable team member. By the end of this journey, you will possess a profound understanding of how to seamlessly integrate AI into your tasks, fostering a necessary Growth Mindset in the Age of AI. This new proficiency will not only elevate your personal effectiveness but also position you as an innovation driver within your team and organization. Don’t let AI be a challenge—make it your competitive advantage. Eager to leverage the power of AI in your daily tasks? We encourage those who would like to upskill or reskill their knowledge by visiting AwanHub’s website : https://www.awantec.my/awanhub

Every organisation is unique — from its culture and values to its training needs. Yet, too often, corporate learning platforms feel generic and disconnected from an organisation’s identity. Percipio’s new Landing Pages feature changes by enabling businesses to design personalised, branded microsites that align with their goals and learners. Landing Pages allow organisations to create custom spaces within Percipio for targeted learning initiatives such as academies, department-specific training hubs, or even company-wide onboarding programs. Using a templatized approach, admins can design pages with flexible grid layouts, resizable elements, and tailored branding. This means your Finance Academy can look and feel entirely different from your Sales Learning Hub, yet both are seamlessly integrated into the same platform. Why does this matter? Because when employees see training presented in a way that reflects their organisation’s branding and culture, they feel a stronger connection and motivation to engage. A customised landing page doesn’t just deliver content, it communicates that learning is a strategic priority. Key benefits for organisations include: Relevance Brand Identity Scalability Training can be grouped and contextualised for specific teams or business goals. Reinforce your corporate image and values through design and tone. Build multiple learning academies under one unified platform. By creating landing pages tailored to your workforce, you’re not just offering content — you’re curating a learning journey that feels personal and relevant. This approach keeps employees engaged, reduces training fatigue, and ensures that investments in upskilling and reskilling deliver measurable business outcomes. For Malaysian organisations, this feature is a game-changer when combined with the HRD levy redemption scheme. Instead of investing separately in costly learning portals for each department or initiative, companies can centralise their efforts on Percipio while still providing unique learning experiences for different audiences. It’s efficient, effective, and fully fundable through your HRD contributions. Reach out to Awantec at learningsales@awantec.my  to discover how Landing Pages on Percipio can transform your training strategy, while helping you maximise your HRD levy for impactful workforce development.

Learning doesn’t end when a course is completed. In fact, retention and application often determine whether training truly makes a difference. To support this, Percipio has rolled out several new learner-focused features that boost engagement and long-term knowledge retention. One of the most exciting updates is the introduction of Flashcards on the web. Learners can now review key concepts in a quick, interactive format, making it easier to refresh knowledge and strengthen memory recall. For busy professionals, this means revisiting important points in just a few minutes, an ideal way to reinforce learning without disrupting work schedules. In addition, Percipio has enhanced collaboration and content sharing through: Playlist Sharing with Email Lists  Learners can save groups of email addresses to easily share content or invite colleagues to study groups. Smart Email Suggestions When typing an address, Percipio auto-suggests matching contacts, streamlining collaboration. Timezone Notification Settings Learners can choose to receive emails only between 9am and 3pm, reducing digital fatigue while still getting important updates. For administrators, new content management options provide greater control. Training materials can now be hidden from learners or admins depending on organisational needs, ensuring only relevant content is surfaced. These learner-focused updates align with modern workplace trends where bite-sized, flexible, and collaborative learning drives higher participation. They also make it easier for organisations to create a culture of continuous learning, where employees don’t just complete courses but actively engage with and revisit what they’ve learned. When tied to Malaysia’s HRD levy scheme, these enhancements become even more powerful. Organisations can provide access to an AI-powered platform like Percipio with built-in engagement boosters without straining their L&D budgets. This allows HR leaders to deliver training that is not only cost-effective but also proven to improve retention and skill application on the job. Email Awantec at learningsales@awantec.my  to see how features like Flashcards, Playlist Sharing, and Smart Notifications can help your employees upskill and reskill effectively, while making the most of your HRD levy.

For learning to deliver business impact, organisations need more than just access to content, they need actionable insights. Percipio’s latest updates put powerful new tools into the hands of administrators, enabling smarter decision-making and more precise training strategies. The new Feature Usage Report tracks how learners engage with key functions such as the AI Assistant, Study Groups, and Playlists. This visibility helps L&D teams identify which features are driving adoption and where additional support may be needed. For example, if study groups show low usage, HR can run awareness campaigns to encourage collaborative learning. You can now also add Skill Tags  to your own company's training content. This links your custom courses to a standard skill library, making it easy to track your team's progress and see how their training helps meet important business goals. Administrators also benefit from more flexible content discovery and management controls, allowing them to fine-tune how materials appear in search and recommendations. This ensures employees always find the most relevant learning opportunities. Together, these enhancements transform Percipio from a content delivery platform into a strategic learning intelligence tool. For HR and business leaders, this means clearer insights into training ROI and stronger alignment between learning initiatives and organisational goals. And with the support of Malaysia’s HRD levy redemption, organisations can fund these advanced tools without additional financial burden. This turns learning data into a true competitive advantage — enabling businesses to continuously optimise their upskilling and reskilling strategies while remaining cost-effective. Contact Awantec at learningsales@awantec.my  to discover how Percipio’s new reporting and tagging features can give your organisation smarter insights, while maximising your HRD levy for impactful workforce development.

Soft skills and leadership capabilities are among the hardest to teach yet they are critical for business success. Enter CAISY, Percipio’s AI-powered conversation simulator, designed to help employees practice real-world scenarios in a safe, interactive environment. With its latest updates, CAISY is smarter, more realistic, and more impactful than ever. The latest enhancements introduce: CAISY is an advanced AI platform that simulates real-life professional interactions, providing a safe environment for employees to practice and improve their communication skills. It is especially useful for managers and team leaders who need to handle difficult conversations, such as resolving conflicts, giving constructive feedback, or negotiating. By using CAISY, organisations can cultivate a more agile, emotionally intelligent, and effective workforce, leading to direct improvements in business performance, particularly in roles that rely on strong client communication and leadership. And here’s where the Malaysian HRD levy adds even more value. Organisations can redeem their HRD contributions to fund access to CAISY, turning what would be a premium leadership development programme into a cost-neutral investment. By doing so, companies empower their employees to build critical human skills alongside technical ones, ensuring well-rounded professional growth. Contact Awantec at learningsales@awantec.my  to explore how CAISY can become your workforce’s personal AI coach, helping you upskill and reskill your employees while maximising your HRD levy.

In today’s diverse workplace, language is often a silent barrier to effective learning. Recognising this, Percipio has taken a bold step forward with its latest innovation, the Unified Language Experience (ULE), a feature that makes learning accessible in 52 languages through advanced AI translation. Imagine this: an employee in Malaysia can now seamlessly switch their learning experience into Bahasa Malaysia, while their colleague in Germany accesses the same course in German. Even if a course isn’t available natively in a specific language, ULE automatically provides an AI-translated version of the English content covering titles, descriptions, learning objectives, course tests, and even knowledge checks. For video-based learning, closed captions in the learner’s preferred language ensure nothing gets lost in translation. This is more than a convenience. It’s inclusivity in action. For organisations with a multilingual workforce, ULE means: Equitable Access to Learning Improved Knowledge Retention Stronger Engagement Everyone can upskill and reskill without being limited by language. Learners absorb better when they learn in their preferred language. Employees feel valued when training meets their cultural and linguistic needs. Currently, pre-translated languages include Japanese, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, German, Greek, Spanish (International), and French. All other languages are available via on-demand AI translation. This means no employee gets left behind, regardless of background. For HR leaders, the benefits go beyond accessibility. As Malaysia pushes forward with its digital transformation agenda, empowering employees with world-class, multilingual learning opportunities is no longer optional, it’s essential. ULE ensures organisations can break language barriers, unlock talent potential, and drive business growth without incurring additional costs. With the Malaysian government’s Human Resource Development (HRD) levy, organisations can redeem their training funds to leverage platforms like Percipio fully. This creates a cost-effective way to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities at scale, ensuring the workforce stays competitive in an AI-driven economy. Instead of worrying about training costs, HR leaders can focus on rolling out impactful learning programs that cover a wide range of business-critical skills all accessible in the languages that matter most to their people. Contact Awantec at learningsales@awantec.my  to learn more about Percipio, the AI-powered online learning platform that helps you upskill and reskill your employees while maximising your HRD levy.

The modern work environment is filled with tools, but true efficiency comes from seamless integration, not just more apps. This is the power of Gemini in Workspace. It’s not a standalone product you have to switch to; it’s an intelligent overlay that’s built right into the tools you’re already using every day. With Gemini embedded directly into your Google Workspace, you can streamline your daily tasks and focus on what truly matters. It works behind the scenes to help you write, organise, connect, and create with unprecedented ease. Here’s how Gemini transforms your workflow in key applications: In Gmail , Gemini helps you write and manage emails. It can instantly summarize long email threads, draft new messages, and even create calendar events based on the content of an email. You can also use it to find specific information or list action items from a conversation. In Google Meet , Gemini is designed to help you connect and be present in meetings. It helps you look and sound your best on video calls so you can focus on the conversation, and assist with communication and collaboration, including automatically taking meeting minutes and summarising key discussion points. In Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides , Gemini helps you write, organise, and visualise. It can assist in drafting documents, building and acting on data in spreadsheets, and creating images for presentations from a simple prompt. In Google Chat , Gemini is your helpful teammate. You can use it in the side panel to quickly catch up on missed conversations, summarise a space or conversation, and generate a list of action items. It also helps you answer specific questions about a conversation, allowing you to search for key details that might be lost in a fast-moving chat. This powerful, built-in AI assistant simplifies complex tasks, boosting your productivity and efficiency. It’s about making AI a part of your existing workflow, not another program to learn. Awantec's Gen AI@Work training is specifically designed to help you master these integrations. Our course includes a module on "Gemini in Workspace" that demonstrates how to utilize Gemini in Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, and Meet for a truly unified and efficient workflow. Ready to transform your organisation with AI? For a more comprehensive discussion on how our Gen AI@Work training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs, please reach out to Thevagi at thevagi.selvamaney@awantec.my .

In the modern workplace, the ability to work smarter, not just harder,is the key to success. The recent AI@Work initiative in Malaysia, a collaboration between the Ministry of Digital (KD), National AI Office  and Google Workspace, is a testament to this, aiming to boost productivity and innovation across government agencies. As a key partner in this initiative, Awantec is proud to help organisations embrace this transformation. This is the first in a series of articles where we’ll dive deep into the specific tools that are powering this new era of work. In the following articles, we will explore: Gemini in Workspace:  How it seamlessly integrates into the tools you use every day, from Gmail to Slides. The Power of Prompt Engineering:  A practical guide to crafting effective prompts for better AI output. Media Generation:  Unleashing creativity by using AI to create high-quality images and videos. NotebookLM & Gemini Deep Research:  How to use AI to analyse vast amounts of information and gain insights faster. Gemini Canvas:  A new interactive space for visualising and prototyping ideas. The AI@Work initiative is set to directly transform the work of Malaysian public servants. The official launch, officiated by the Minister of Digital, YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, on February 5, 2025, marked a significant step in this direction. This initiative empowers 445,000 civil servants with the use of Gemini AI, which is integrated into the MyGovUC service. The objective is to increase productivity and innovation across agencies and empower public servants to improve public service delivery. At the heart of this transformation is Gemini, which is integrated directly into Google Workspace. This powerful AI assistant works behind the scenes to help you write, create, and organise. All of these tools are designed to work for you. Awantec's Gen AI@Work training is the intelligent overlay your Google Workspace needs. This training provides you with the practical skills to master these tools, letting your team focus on what matters most. By attending our training, you will unlock your potential, boost your productivity, and future-proof your career. Ready to transform your organisation with AI? For a more comprehensive discussion on how our Gen AI@Work training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs, please reach out to Thevagi at thevagi.selvamaney@awantec.my .

Say goodbye to tedious video production and hello to effortless creativity! For years, creating professional-quality videos and images required specialised skills and expensive software. Today, generative AI is changing that, democratising content creation and turning your ideas into reality with just a few clicks. At the heart of this creative revolution is Gemini and its suite of media generation tools. Gemini can create high-quality images from a simple text prompt, making it easy to generate visuals for your presentations and documents. You can ask it to generate an image to go along with a blog post or even a recipe. But the true game-changer is Google Vids, an AI-powered video creation tool that’s seamlessly integrated into Google Workspace. Google Vids acts as your personal video studio, allowing you to: Generate an entire video story  from a simple prompt or a document. It can create a full outline, including suggested scripts, professional-sounding AI voiceovers, and a visual storyboard, in minutes. Create polished video clips with Veo . You simply describe the clip you want, like an "asian woman putting on headphones on a busy street" and the AI generates a dynamic, high-quality video in seconds. Veo 3 even generates native audio and understands cinematic language like "panning shot" or "aerial view" for greater creative control. Customise your videos  with a rich media library and a built-in recording studio, allowing you to add your own recordings, import slides, and apply brand elements. This means you can create a commemorative video for a company anniversary or a new hire onboarding video without any professional video production background. The creative possibilities are endless! Awantec's Gen AI@Work training provides a hands-on module on Media Generation, giving you the skills to master these tools. You'll learn how to create high-quality images and videos with Gemini Chat and Google Vids, allowing you to boost team engagement and streamline communication. Ready to transform your organisation with AI? For a more comprehensive discussion on how our Gen AI@Work training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs, please reach out to Thevagi at thevagi.selvamaney@awantec.my .

Research, whether for a strategic plan, academic paper, or new policy, often means sifting through mountains of documents, articles, and data to find a few key insights. The sheer volume of information can lead to overload, making it difficult to synthesise information and focus on what truly matters. Fortunately, Gemini's advanced research tools are changing the game, turning a complex task into a streamlined, intuitive process. At the heart of this transformation is NotebookLM, your personalised AI research and writing assistant. Unlike generic chatbots that rely on general internet knowledge, NotebookLM is grounded entirely in the information you provide, whether it's PDFs, Google Docs, websites, or even YouTube videos. It's a secure platform where your data remains private and is never used to train the model. NotebookLM is designed to help you gain critical insights faster: Effortless Summarisation In-line Citations Visualise Connections It can instantly generate summaries of complex documents, helping you grasp the core ideas and key findings quickly. Every response is backed by clear, in-line citations that link directly to the original source material, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and trust in the information you receive. One of its most powerful features is the ability to instantly create Mind Maps that organise your sources for easy browsing. This allows you to grasp the overall structure and key themes of your source materials more easily, supporting student review and educator planning. NotebookLM's capabilities extend beyond text. It is multimodal, allowing it to work across text, graphs, images, and audio. You can turn any file, even your research reports into an audio overview that you can listen to anytime, anywhere. A new feature, Video Overviews, will soon be able to turn your sources into engaging visual explainers that summarise key points. This is complemented by Gemini Deep Research, a powerful feature that can automatically browse and analyse hundreds of websites to create insightful, multi-page reports in minutes. Deep Research is designed to tackle complex tasks by breaking them down, finding relevant information, and synthesising the findings into a comprehensive, logical report. Awantec's Gen AI@Work training provides a hands-on module on NotebookLM, where you'll learn to analyse information from any source and leverage its powerful features for your research. By mastering these tools, you can save countless hours and dedicate more time to strategic thinking and innovation. Ready to transform your organisation with AI? For a more comprehensive discussion on how our Gen AI@Work training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs, please reach out to Thevagi at thevagi.selvamaney@awantec.my .

In the world of AI, your words are your most powerful tool. The difference between a simple response and a truly valuable one lies in your ability to communicate effectively with the AI. This is the core of prompt engineering, and mastering it is crucial for anyone looking to maximise their productivity. The importance of prompting goes far beyond just getting a quick answer. Good prompts save you time by eliminating the need for constant re-dos and clarifications. They increase the accuracy of the AI's output, ensuring the information you receive is relevant and precise. Most importantly, they transform the AI from a simple tool into a strategic partner, capable of producing tailored, high-quality content that aligns with your specific goals. At Awantec, we use the PARTS framework  to master this skill. This simple acronym ensures your prompts are clear, comprehensive, and effective: P is for Persona A is for Aim R is for Recipients T is for Theme S is for Structure By identifying your role, you set the AI's tone and expertise level, ensuring it generates a professional and contextually aware response. A clear objective directs the AI’s focus, preventing it from providing a general, unfocused answer. Specifying the audience helps Gemini tailor the language and content to resonate with them, whether they are experts or the general public. Describing the style or topic focuses the output on your specific needs, like a particular policy or event. Noting the desired format, like an FAQ or a summary, ensures you get a ready-to-use output that fits your needs. Consider the difference. A simple request like "Give me ideas to attract tourists" is far less effective than a prompt that applies the PARTS framework. By giving Gemini a Persona (a public servant at MOTAC), an Aim (suggestions to attract tourists), Recipients (from China and Europe), and a Theme (Visit Malaysia 2026), you get an excellent and highly relevant response. Mastering this skill is essential for maximising your productivity with AI. Awantec's Gen AI@Work training includes a dedicated "Hands On Prompting" session. You will get hands-on experience in using the PARTS framework to craft powerful prompts, enabling you to automate tasks and boost your workflow efficiency. Ready to transform your organisation with AI? For a more comprehensive discussion on how our Gen AI@Work training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs, please reach out to Thevagi at thevagi.selvamaney@awantec.my .