AIS partnered with Microsoft Thailand to roll out the 'AI Ready for SMEs' initiative.

Private and state organisations in the digital sector have introduced new programmes and tools to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital transformation.Advanced Info Service (AIS) recently partnered with Microsoft Thailand to roll out its "AI Ready for SMEs" initiative to help them access secure artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, providing them with a competitive advantage.

The move supports Thai entrepreneurs with specially tailored packages for SMEs and nationwide roadshows to improve access to solutions.

Thai SMEs contribute 35% of GDP, according to AIS, and the Thai SME Council reported there are more than 3.13 million SMEs, representing 99.7% of all businesses and 70% of employment in the country.

Phupa Akavipat, chief enterprise business officer of AIS, said helping these businesses adopt AI securely, efficiently and practically will enhance their long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth.