As 2025 draws to a close, we at AECA Solutions Sdn. Bhd. take a moment to reflect — not just on milestones achieved, but on the trust built, partnerships formed, and conversations shaped around geospatial intelligence.
Looking back at the year, one thing stands out clearly: our work moved beyond technology deployments into partnerships, platforms, and public conversations that shape real-world outcomes.
Here are some of the key highlights and milestones that shaped our journey through 2025.
Strategic partnerships and ecosystem collaboration
- URBANICE MALAYSIA : Signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF) 2025 to collaborate on advancing smart city planning and implementation through geospatial intelligence.
- Malaysia Smart City Alliance Association (MSCA): Became part of the MSCA ecosystem, aligning with national efforts to enable data-driven, sustainable, and future-ready cities.
- DJI and Sentera Sensors & Drones : Became authorized DJI Enterprise (with Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn Bhd ) and Sentera reseller in Malaysia, bringing cutting-edge drone technology in the South East Asia region.
Thought leadership and public discourse
In 2025, AECA contributed to regional conversations on smart cities and geospatial intelligence through public addresses and panel participation at platforms such as National Geospatial Information Symposium (NGIS10), ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), and Geo Connect Asia, Singapore — articulating how geospatial intelligence functions as a decision-making layer for data-driven, resilient, and future-ready cities.
We are deeply grateful to the organisers of these important forums, and for the opportunity to share the stage with respected leaders, practitioners, and partners whose insights continue to shape the region’s urban and geospatial landscape.
Industry engagement and ecosystem presence
Alongside thought leadership, AECA maintained active engagement with the broader ecosystem through industry expos and sector platforms including My ASEAN Road & Traffic Tech Expo (MyARTTE), ASEAN Smart Cities Network Annual Meeting 2025, engagement with local councils (PBT) and National Energy Centre – strengthening connections with stakeholders across smart infrastructure, mobility, road technology, and urban development domains.
Accolades and recognition
SOBA 2025 – Gold Award (Best of Innovation) AECA Solutions won the Gold Award for Best of Innovation at the Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2025 for its AI-powered geospatial applications — including automated palm tree counting and AI-driven pothole detection.
Geospatial World 50 Rising Stars 2025
Aiman Nabilah Noor Azmi, Agriculture Engineer at AECA Solutions, was recognised as one of the Geospatial World 50 Rising Stars 2025 — a global list that honours emerging leaders making meaningful contributions in geospatial technology, particularly noted for her work in smart agriculture and AI-enabled geospatial solutions.
Operational maturity and trust
AECA Solutions successfully completed audits and maintained its ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management) certifications — reinforcing its commitment to consistent delivery quality, structured systems, and robust information security practices across all projects.
