Hanoi, Vietnam – September 15 – GEM Corporation, a leading Vietnamese IT solutions provider, and TEIA Co., Ltd., a pioneering South Korean company specializing in Software-Defined Factory (SDF) technology, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This landmark agreement aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced smart factory solutions across Vietnam, an emerging hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The partnership represents a significant step in the growing digital economic cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam. It aligns with both governments’ national agendas to deepen their “comprehensive strategic partnership” in the digital economy. This collaboration is set to serve as a prime example of how private-sector initiatives can translate national-level ambitions into actions.
A win-win strategic alliance
This alliance combines TEIA’s cutting-edge Operational Technology (OT) expertise with GEM’s robust local presence and deep technical capabilities. The partnership is structured to deliver mutual benefits, enabling both companies to achieve strategic growth.
For TEIA, this collaboration allows for rapid entry into the Vietnamese market. GEM will act as a full-service local partner, providing a comprehensive suite of services, including localization, technical consulting, system integration, and post-sales support. By leveraging GEM’s high-caliber, cost-effective engineering talent, TEIA can accelerate product adaptation, shorten go-to-market cycles, and advance its Software-Defined Factory roadmap.
For GEM, this agreement is a major milestone, solidifying its evolution from a traditional IT outsourcer to a strategic solutions provider. By engaging in high-value projects within the advanced manufacturing sector, GEM will gain invaluable domain knowledge and strengthen its portfolio. This partnership also strengthens GEM’s brand reputation and provides a powerful reference case for future expansion.
Accelerating the Future of Smart Manufacturing
The MOU outlines a clear plan for collaboration across three key pillars to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation factory solutions.
Co-developing Advanced Technology
A significant focus of this partnership is the co-development of groundbreaking technology. GEM will play a crucial role in TEIA’s long-term technology vision, supporting the transition of their core platform to a modern architecture for enhanced scalability and flexibility. Concurrently, the teams will collaborate on building specialized Factory AI models for high-impact applications like predictive maintenance and AI vision inspection.
Enhancing AI operations (MLOps)
This collaboration will also establish an advanced MLOps system that automates the entire AI model lifecycle, from data collection and real-time monitoring to automated re-training. By targeting a high level of automation, the system will maintain high performance and adaptability of TEIA’s AI solutions in the ever-changing production environments.
Expanding into new markets
Beyond technology co-development, GEM and TEIA will jointly explore the Vietnamese market. GEM will serve as the primary partner for system integration and technical support, ensuring smooth deployment and operation of TEIA’s solutions. The initial focus will be on Korean and other global manufacturing corporations operating in Vietnam, building a strong foundation for future expansion. Both companies also plan to extend their collaboration into other high-growth ASEAN markets like Thailand and Indonesia, with GEM’s upcoming APAC center in Singapore serving as a strategic hub.
A Promising Future Outlook
The strategic partnership between TEIA and GEM is a powerful combination of pioneering technology and robust execution capability. It is expected to become a landmark model for digital economic cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam, ushering in a new era for smart manufacturing in the region.
About GEM Corporation:
Established in 2014, GEM is a leading Vietnamese IT service provider with a strong focus on digital transformation, AI, and enterprise technology. With a team of over 400 IT professionals, GEM provides end-to-end technology services to clients across various industries, including manufacturing, finance, and telecommunications.
About TEIA Co., Ltd.:
TEIA is a South Korean technology company recognized as a leader in smart factory solutions. Established in 2015, TEIA specializes in end-to-end solutions that integrate operational technology and information technology to enhance global manufacturing productivity, quality, and autonomous operations. Their offerings include real-time data-driven platforms, IoT devices, and AI-powered tools.
