In July 2026, Google announced the evolution of its highly acclaimed NotebookLM product range, officially rebranding it as Gemini Notebook. This change, according to Google, reflects its evolution to offer expanded capabilities throughout the Google ecosystem, whilst allowing it to shine as a formidable standalone product . Rather than just a fresh coat of paint, this evolution cements Gemini Notebook's role as an indispensable research partner, all while delivering outputs across a variety of formats. Gemini Notebook Enterprise empowers users to organise, analyse, and synthesise information, making it the ideal AI research and study assistant. While standard Gemini Notebook offers powerful AI research tools for individual users, decision-makers might rightfully ask: What makes the Enterprise tier worth the investment? Exploring Gemini Notebook Enterprise Capabilities While the platform has transitioned from NotebookLM Enterprise to Gemini Notebook Enterprise, its core capabilities, features, underlying functionality, and existing data including notebooks remain completely unchanged. Expanded Source Capacity: Supports up to 500 notebooks with 300 sources per notebook, enabling users to synthesise deep context across extensive notes, textbooks, journal articles, and supported resources. File Format Support: Allows the uploads of Google Drive files, web links, PDFs, text files, Youtube links, and other documents without the hassle of manual file conversions. Source-Grounded: Generates information from uploaded resources and materials only, reducing hallucinations and ensuring accuracy. Enterprise Data Privacy & Security: Ensures that any uploaded data, documents, and chats are kept private and never used to train AI models. Collaboration Across Enterprise: Offers secure notebook-sharing options so group projects and organisational notebooks remain accessible. Why Use Gemini Notebook Enterprise Despite its powerful capabilities, many users remain unclear about how Gemini Notebook Enterprise can support and improve their everyday workflows. Here’s what you can gain from using the platform: Sources Summarisation Time-Saving and Efficient Tailored Outputs Rather than reading through lengthy documents line by line, Gemini Notebook Enterprise instantly extracts and synthesises key insights across all uploaded materials into a clear and compact summary. Get instant access to generated information and key insights from extensive notes, lecture slides, research papers, and documents with minimal manual work, which speeds up workflow efficiency and research analysis. Users can easily prompt and customise their instructions when creating learning materials by tailoring output preferences such as specific focus areas, format, and duration. Empower Your Organisation With Gemini Notebook Enterprise Gemini Notebook Enterprise is the go-to assistant for research and study. Equip your workforce with what it takes to organise, analyse, and synthesise vast amounts of organisational data into actionable insights. Are you ready to transform how your business manages knowledge? Contact sales@awantec.my today for more information and to get started.

Learning is a lifelong process that extends far beyond the traditional classroom or academic institution. In the modern workplace, embedding continuous learning into everyday workflows is essential for driving both personal productivity and the collective success of the organisation. Gemini Notebook Enterprise is more than a standard chatbot where you simply type questions and wait for textual answers. It offers a comprehensive suite of features that enable you to synthesise information, uncover key insights, and streamline research workflows across any topic, ideal for supporting your learning and research journey. Unveiling Gemini Notebook Enterprise Features While getting started with a new platform can seem challenging at first, navigating it becomes straightforward once you grasp its essential layout. Below is a breakdown of the core features to help you get started: Sources Panel Upon creating a notebook, you will be prompted to upload relevant sources. The platform supports various file formats, including websites, Google Drive files, slides, docs, PDFs, plain text, YouTube URLs, audio, Microsoft Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), and Excel (.xlsx) files. The sources will then appear on the left-hand section of the platform in the Sources panel. Users can also add additional sources at any time after creating the notebook. Chat Panel The Chat panel is the primary conversational workspace in the platform. The Chat panel is the primary conversational workspace in the platform. Unlike standard conversational AI chatbots, the information in the Chat panel is grounded in the sources that have been uploaded. It directly summarises, references, synthesises, and queries the specific files, URLs, and notes that are uploaded to the notebook. Studio Panel The Studio panel, located on the right-hand section of the platform, offers Multimodal Studio Tools, including audio, video, and text-based tools to transform source materials into interactive formats. The features include Audio Overview, Video Overview, Mind Map, Report (Briefing Document, FAQ, Timeline, Study Doc), Infographic, and Slide Deck. A Smarter Way to Handle Information Rather than depending on traditional pen and paper, modern learning must adapt alongside evolving technological advancements. Tools like Gemini Notebook Enterprise transform traditional study methods by helping users, especially students and researchers, synthesise complex materials, generate interactive study guides, and organise vast amounts of research seamlessly with the platform’s powerful capabilities. By leveraging grounded AI insights, users can quickly turn raw files into structured knowledge and elevate their overall workflow. Enhance the way your organisation operates with Gemini Notebook Enterprise by contacting us at sales@awantec.my.

The Malaysian government has been making rapid and massive efforts to drive the adoption of AI across the nation, with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) playing a pivotal role in transforming tertiary education. In January 2026, Awantec, in strategic collaboration with Google Malaysia and MOHE, launched a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating digital transformation and bringing advanced AI capabilities directly into the higher education ecosystem. Siswa AI: A Journey towards Robust Research and Effective Learning To drive this digital transformation across higher education, thousands of licenses have been distributed across 20 public universities in Malaysia. These licenses are categorised into tailored offerings to empower both academic staff and students: Staff & Lecturers: Google AI Pro for Education (formerly known as Gemini for Google Workspace) & Gemini Notebook Pro Students: Gemini Notebook Enterprise This article, however, will focus on Gemini Notebook Enterprise under the siswa.ai initiative. Gemini Notebook Enterprise is not limited to enterprises and business organisations; it also serves as a great AI research assistant, specifically tailored to transform student learning and academic research across the 20 Malaysian public universities. We are all aware how challenging and overwhelming it can be to navigate through tons of classes, lectures, and distinct subjects every semester. Managing extensive learning materials across multiple subjects presents a significant challenge for students. It is about time that students leverage tools that can elevate their way of learning, especially when opportunities do not often present themselves. With FREE licenses distributed for each public university, most students can enjoy the benefits of learning more efficiently. Gemini Notebook Enterprise under the Siswa AI initiative is vital to streamlining students’ academic workflows. By organising lecture notes, course materials, textbook chapters, research papers, and video links into a single centralised workspace, students can upload up to 300 sources per notebook to generate summaries, extract key insights, and draft literature reviews with minimal to zero hallucinations. Siswa AI Feature Highlights At the core of Siswa AI is the Studio Panel, which provides a variety of tools to transform uploaded source materials into interactive multimedia formats and structured deliverables. The Enterprise version currently features eight (8) tools, offering students powerful ways to enhance their study experience. However, users can also look forward to exciting feature updates in the future. Audio Overview: Transforms sources into dynamic and AI-hosted audio discussions directly grounded in the data Slide Deck: Converts complex learning materials into visual slide decks tailored to student preferences Video Overview: Turns source content into engaging video presentations and visual summaries Mind Map: Generates visual diagrams and structured outlines to help students grasp the concepts across multiple documents better Reports: Creates comprehensive analytical reports and literature reviews grounded in uploaded materials Infographic: Transforms data and information into interesting visual infographics Quiz: Generates interactive study questions and self-assessment quizzes from course materials to test student comprehension Flashcards: Converts key terms, formulas, and definitions into digital flashcard decks for quick review and retention Share the Gift of Smarter Learning Do you have friends or family members currently studying at any of Malaysia's 20 public universities? Help them transform their academic journey by sharing this incredible tool! Students can explore Gemini Notebook Enterprise for themselves by simply logging in with their official university Google account at notebook.siswa.ai. Encourage them to start creating their notebooks and dive into the world of effortless, AI-enhanced learning today.

CYBERJAYA, 27 August 2026 – AwanBiru Technology Berhad (“Awantec”) recorded a Profit After Tax (“PAT”) of RM7.3 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026 (“2QFY2026”) and successfully completed the distribution relating to the SKIN Scheme of Arrangement (“SOA”). Driven by growing cloud adoption across both the public and private sectors, Awantec is strengthening its core operations while strategically driving expansion in Cloud Managed Services, Cybersecurity, and AI. Meanwhile, the extension of the Government’s Cloud Framework Agreement secures Awantec’s pivotal role in public sector cloud initiatives, as the Group actively scales its high-value and recurring managed services. “With strong technology partnerships, a solid balance sheet, and continuously advancing technical expertise, we maintain a positive outlook on our future. Our focus remains on fostering sustainable, long-term growth through the expansion of higher-value solutions, the prioritisation of recurring revenue streams, and the diversification of both our technical capabilities and client base,” said Pn Azizah Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Awantec. -End- About AwanBiru Technology Berhad (AWANTEC) www.awantec.my Awantec is a leading technology and talent digitalisation enabler, providing multi-cloud management services and lifelong learning talent lifecycle services to drive Malaysia’s digital transformation. The company’s core business revolves around the convergence of technology and human talent by employing cutting-edge solutions with global partners such as Google, Skillsoft, SAGE, and others. With dedicated teams focusing on growth in the public sector, commercial and SME segments, Awantec offers six (6) key business pillars to meet the increasing market demand for cloud and talent requirements: Cloud-Based Software Solutions, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Talent as a Service, System Integration and Cybersecurity. Founded in 2003 and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 2011, Awantec is a Shariah-compliant stock in the technology sector and has been a constituent of the Bursa Malaysia FTSE4GOOD Index since 2014. The company has received numerous accolades, including the MSWG-ASEAN Corporate Governance Award, The Edge ESG Award, the PIKOM Digital Excellence Award and recognition as the 2026 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year for the APAC Region. For media/analyst enquiries: Email: ir@awantec.my

Skills Drain: What’s Secretly Eating Away Your Workforce? The world is currently experiencing a major capabilities gap, and as emerging technologies accelerate, traditional educational and onboarding pathways are struggling to keep up, leaving organisations with a widening deficit in critical areas. Workplace readiness also remains a critical area of growth for several new hires and existing personnel, making it increasingly difficult for teams to adapt to current operational demands without immediate intervention. Many employees lack crucial skills that matter to their role, one a general employee should require to operate effectively. This structural skills gap spans fundamental technical and non-technical competencies, data literacy, and AI utilisation, directly affecting how teams execute business functions. This systemic shortfall can be clearly seen through repeated errors and lower productivity at work. When employees attempt to navigate advanced workflows without structured training or specific skills, operational efficiency drops significantly, resulting in numerous errors. Another issue to highlight is severe employee burnout. Driven by increasing workloads and the lack of proper skills mastery, workers face rising stress levels that further drain daily productivity and collective output. Build Critical Skills with Skillsoft Percipio Closing this critical readiness gap requires a rather practical approach. Awantec, through Skillsoft Percipio's AI capabilities can help employees acquire and master essential workplace skills. Catch us in our next article and find out how Skillsoft Percipio has what it takes to bridge the gap effectively. For more information, contact us at learningsales@awantec.my

AI is no longer a foreign concept to many, especially in Malaysia, where aggressive government support has rapidly accelerated its public adoption, including AI untuk Rakyat, a self-learning initiative to accelerate AI awareness and literacy that is accessible to Malaysia citizens. With AI-driven learning tools now accessible, closing your team’s skills gap is now faster, simpler, and more efficient. To enhance employees’ skills at the workplace, platforms like Skillsoft Percipio are introducing robust tools for an impactful skills learning experience. By leveraging AI as a tool, the platform helps employees grasp core concepts and acquire skills more easily. That is exactly what every organisation needs to do for their workforce to thrive. Skillsoft Percipio as a Learning Platform Skillsoft Percipio is an AI-native skills management platform that goes far beyond the capabilities of a traditional learning management system (LMS). Percipio acts as a dynamic system of action focused on individual learning experiences and strategic skill development, empowering the workforce to upskill efficiently. The platform provides continuous access to a massive library of over 431,000 curated learning assets, including courses, online videos, books, audiobooks, and virtual coding labs. These resources cover a broad array of disciplines, from business transformation and global IT certification preparation to advanced leadership programs, making Skillsoft Percipio the ideal choice for organisations to thrive through upskilling. AI-Powered Features in Skillsoft Percipio Driven by the power of AI, Skillsoft Percipio provides several impactful features that enable users to navigate the platform easily and unlock its maximum potential. The features include: AI Assistant Tailors content suggestions that align with your specific needs and interests, along with popular search suggestions to discover trending topics across the platform. CAISY (Conversation AI Simulator) Provides scenario-based role playing for training and skills acquisition, equipped with personalised feedback. LX Design Studio Lets organisations create and customise interactive learning courses, skill benchmarks, and role-specific practice scenarios in a short time. Solutions, Tailored For Your Organisation AI is not here to replace human potential but rather to unlock it. While it can never match what humans bring to the table, it serves as a key driver of growth in the workforce, bridging skill gaps and accelerating learning at every level. By leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Skillsoft Percipio has what it takes to make this possible. Contact us at learningsales@awantec.my to elevate your workforce to even greater heights.

CYBERJAYA, 7 JULY 2026 - Talent development continues to take center stage in strategic conversations, but where exactly does it intersect with operational reality, and how does AI play a role in this? Awantec recently hosted the 2026 Skills Summit, “Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Accelerating Talent Development with AI-Powered Platform”, where industry leaders and Human Resource practitioners gathered to address Malaysia's widening talent gap. Group CEO of Awantec, Puan Azizah Ali, highlighted this critical challenge in her opening remarks, noting that organisations face a structural shortfall in skilled professionals. In order to overcome this implementation deficit, hiring alone is insufficient; skills must also align to drive results. This is where Skillsoft Percipio helps drive this shift. Beyond structured coursework, Percipio addresses the limits of traditional training through AI-powered tools such as CAISY, the Conversation AI Simulator. The event did not only focus on what Skillsoft has to offer, but also on what it can deliver. A session featured in the event showcased the Skillsoft Percipio platform, giving a clear picture of how the platform works and how AI-native capabilities can be leveraged to accelerate workforce development. Led by Mr. Fauzi Asad, Solutions Architect at Skillsoft, the tech deep-dive session highlighted core platform features. Moving beyond product showcases, the event featured a structured executive roundtable discussion centered on key talent challenges in Malaysia. Moderated by Awantec, the session brought together industry leaders and HR practitioners to collectively explore critical workforce topics: Productivity vs. Activity: Addressing the shift from isolated AI experimentation to achieving measurable productivity gains aligned with corporate scorecards. Why Training Fails: Examining why employees bypass mandatory corporate learning portals for external tools and how to build reliable, AI-ready learning solutions. Budget & Value: Connecting training investments directly to business strategy and employee growth to build a culture of excellence. Internal Mobility: Overcoming talent hoarding and creating co-developed career roadmaps between managers and employees. Change Management: Mitigating employee fear and burnout around AI adoption through practical quick wins and supportive leadership. All in all, this impactful event provided valuable insights and supported meaningful discussion among participants. If you are keen to learn more about Skillsoft Percipio, we would be delighted to further partner with you to accelerate your talent development goals. Contact us today at learningsales@awantec.my to start driving measurable business outcomes and building a future-ready workforce together.

Google Workspace with Gemini While the previous article highlights Gemini’s extensive integration across various applications, many users have yet to fully navigate the platform. This familiarity gap often leads to underutilised AI capabilities in Google Workspace and missed opportunities for efficiency. Let’s take a look at how to get around Gemini inside Google Workspace and experience firsthand how it can assist you with your day-to-day tasks. Where to Find Gemini in Google Workspace Gemini is integrated seamlessly into Google Workspace. Keep an eye out for these visual cues to unlock its features. The Side Panel Accessed by clicking the "Ask Gemini" sparkle icon in the top right corner of Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive, and more. ‘Help Me…’ Function 1.The floating "Help me…" text bars that pop up directly on your page while drafting. 2. Right-click on an open text field when you highlight text and select Refine the selected text to enhance your writing. How Google Workspace with Gemini Transforms Your Workflow Far more than a simple AI tool, Gemini operates as your personal assistant, making your tasks significantly easier. Deep Research and Insights Seamless Planning Content Generation Document Finding Simplifies intricate topics with clear explanations, probes for specific details, or summarises extensive documents in seconds. Coordinates your upcoming projects, comes up with travel itineraries, or generates your weekly to-do-list. Develops programming scripts, outlines business proposals, drafts professional correspondence, or produces custom AI visuals (images and videos). Acts as a context-aware search engine for your entire workspace that finds what you need across all your apps instantly. Elevate Your Workplace Performance Awantec offers various Google Workspace plans tailored to your business needs. Say goodbye to tedious workflows. With Gemini integrated directly within your Google Workspace, every task feels smooth, efficient, and effortlessly manageable, allowing you to optimise your productivity. Contact sales@awantec.my to find out how Google Workspace can help you enhance your daily workflow.

The Integration of AI in Google Workspace Google's prominent role in driving technological advancement is beyond question. Far more than a mere search engine, it functions as an all-inclusive platform redefining how we work in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through Google Workspace, Google puts practical generative AI assistance directly into the hands of billions of users, allowing individuals and organisations to create content, research, learn, analyse, and automate workflows in entirely new ways. Applications Across Google Workspace Google Workspace is more than just a platform. It is a suite of applications that gathers all the essential tools organisations need to get work done. Google Workspace includes: By leveraging these built-in AI capabilities within Google Workspace, organisations can realise tangible productivity gains. Gemini seamlessly integrates generative AI directly into the everyday tools teams already use, allowing everyone to: Make work done faster Handle task efficiently Create fresh ideas The integration of Gemini across Google Workspace transforms standard workflows into highly efficient processes. New Workflow Unlocked Previously, handling piles of documents and filtering through endless information on the web used to demand countless hours of our time. However, with the seamless integration of AI into Google Workspace, this entire workflow has been completely revolutionised. This integrated suite puts practical AI assistance directly into the hands of users, allowing them to collaborate seamlessly across applications. With generative AI now embedded into daily workflows alongside advanced tools, it unlocks even greater levels of productivity. Are you ready to delve further into the transformative potential of Google Workspace? Reach Awantec at sales@awantec.my and explore all that Google Workspace has to offer.

Public sector organisations face a unique daily challenge: delivering essential services to citizens while managing strict budgets and heavy administrative workloads. By upgrading to Google Workspace, government agencies can cut down on repetitive paperwork, connect different departments seamlessly, and focus on what really matters. Instead of just talking about "technology," let's look at how the practical tools inside Google Workspace actually help public servants get their work done faster every day: Faster Official Communications Instead of starting from a blank page, officers can use the built-in writing assistant in Google Docs and Gmail to draft standard documents. Example: Instantly drafting a formal, polite email response to a citizen's complaint regarding road maintenance, or quickly generating the first draft of a press release for a new community initiative. Making Sense of Public Data Government agencies handle massive spreadsheets daily. With smart tools in Google Sheets, staff can organise data without needing to memorise complex formulas. Example: An officer can quickly track the budget allocations across different departments, or automatically categorise thousands of feedback submissions from a recent public town hall survey to see the most common concerns. Speeding Up Document Reviews Public servants spend a large portion of their week reading lengthy compliance documents, grant applications, or legislative reports. Example: When handed a dense, 50-page urban development proposal, officers can use the Workspace side panel to instantly pull out the key objectives, timelines, and budget requests, which saves hours of manual reading. Secure Cross-Agency Collaboration Often, multiple departments need to work together on a single project, but siloed communication slows things down. Google Workspace allows different agencies to collaborate securely in real-time. Example: During a natural disaster response, emergency services, local councils, and public health departments can all update a single, secure tracking sheet simultaneously. Everyone works from the exact same information, without sending multiple file versions back and forth. Upgrading your daily tools does not just change how you work, it also changes how quickly you can deliver results to the public. Are you ready to see how Google Workspace can fit into your agency's daily operations? Reach out to our team at sales@awantec.my to explore solutions tailored specifically for the public sector.

We refer to our previous announcement dated 12 January 2026 in relation to the extension of the Cloud Framework Agreement originally executed on 17 March 2022 (“CFA 1.0”) between the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Awantec Systems Sdn. Bhd., the Government of Malaysia (as represented by MAMPU), and Google Cloud Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Pursuant thereto, we are pleased to announce that the Government of Malaysia, acting through the Ministry of Digital, has further extended the term of CFA 1.0, which was previously extended to 30 June 2026. This subsequent extension consists of an initial six (6) month period, followed by an additional six (6) months. It will be effective from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, or until the availability of the successor agreement, Cloud Framework Agreement 2.0 (CFA 2.0), whichever comes earlier. This further extension reflects the continued collaboration among the parties in supporting the Government of Malaysia’s cloud adoption initiatives and ensuring continuity of cloud infrastructure and services. This announcement is dated 20 July 2026. Source:https://www.bursamalaysia.com/market_information/announcements/company_announcement/announcement_details?ann_id=3686787

Introduction to Gemini Enterprise Gemini Enterprise is often perceived as just a chatbot, but in reality, it is much more than that. Gemini Enterprise is an agentic AI tool that is specifically built for corporate environments, and acts as a proactive personal intelligence layer that bridges the gap between data and actionable execution. At its core, the agentic AI platform provides a secure, enterprise-grade environment that prioritises data privacy and features seamless integration across Google Workspace compared to the standard Gemini app, which is designed primarily for public consumer use. Barriers to Workplace Productivity Modern workplaces are often affected by systemic bottlenecks that stifle productivity and severely compromise overall performance. Over time, these operational drag factors do more than just slow down daily tasks, they also negatively affect the bottom line. Siloed Applications: Corporate environments frequently rely on fragmented digital tools that function independently. These disconnected platforms fail to exchange information or synchronise with other organizational software, leading to significant functional isolation. Longer Operational Time: To complete a single task, employees have to spend hours context-switching between different folders as corporate knowledge is trapped across scattered emails, slide decks, messaging platforms, and disconnected software such as CRM tools. Employees spend more time finding information than using it. Unprotected Data: To streamline workflows, employees prefer to use tools that can assist them for faster outcomes. However, using unprotected AI creates huge security risks. Without the right safeguards, these tools can easily lead to data leaks, compliance issues, and the loss of company secrets. Trading Busy Work for Breakthroughs With Gemini Enterprise, employees can now focus more on completing their tasks efficiently. Stop spending countless hours switching from one application to another and start leveraging autonomous AI agents to optimise your workflow and increase productivity. In our next edition, we will dive deep into the specific agentic features, no-code customization, and core capabilities that make this possible. Curious to learn more about the possibilities of the agentic AI platform? Contact Awantec at sales@awantec.my to discover how your organisation can operate seamlessly with Gemini Enterprise