One of the strongest messages from the panel was that organisations are moving away from dashboards and assumptions towards audit-grade, traceable evidence.

With AI and IoT working together, businesses can collect reliable, real-time data that supports better decision-making, stronger governance and more credible ESG reporting.

For organisations, the shift is significant. Those that can produce trusted, verifiable data will be better positioned to meet regulatory expectations, strengthen stakeholder confidence and stay ahead of the competition.

While AI dominates today’s conversations, the panel reminded students that Artificial Intelligence is only as effective as the data it receives.

Dr Mazlan Abbas, CEO of FAVORIOT, explained why IoT is making a strong comeback. Sensors collect the real-world information that AI depends on to generate meaningful insights, making AIoT—the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things—the next frontier of digital transformation.

The message was clear: the future belongs not to AI alone, but to the intelligent combination of AI and IoT.

The discussions also highlighted how these technologies are solving real business challenges today.

Adjunct Lecturer Say Lim, CEO of SquareCloud Malaysia, demonstrated the company’s Autonomous AI Brain for Buildings, showing how AI can optimise energy demand in real time to reduce costs, improve efficiency and support sustainability goals.

Meanwhile, Dr Roslee Mohd Sabri from MIMOS Berhad shared how existing buildings and facilities can be transformed into intelligent, connected assets through AI and IoT, unlocking greater value without requiring complete redevelopment.

These examples reinforced that AI and IoT are no longer future concepts—they are already driving measurable impact across Malaysian industries.

Perhaps the most valuable part of the afternoon came when the speakers shifted their attention from technology to careers.

Dr Roslee encouraged students to develop business, communication and marketing skills alongside their technical expertise. The ability to explain ideas, understand business needs and communicate value is increasingly what sets graduates apart.

Reflecting on his own journey from engineer to entrepreneur, Dr Mazlan reminded students that careers rarely follow a straight path. Curiosity, adaptability and continuous learning, he shared, are the qualities that will keep graduates relevant in an ever-changing digital world.

Adjunct Professor Say Lim encouraged students to look beyond individual technologies and understand how the entire ecosystem fits together.

From software and sensors to connectivity, data and AI, employers are increasingly looking for graduates who understand how technologies work together to solve real business challenges.

Building that broader perspective, he explained, creates graduates who are ready not only for today’s jobs, but for the industries of tomorrow.

The Tech Talk also marked an important milestone for UNIMY with the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNIMY and SquareCloud Malaysia, strengthening collaboration in digital innovation, research and talent development.

The event also celebrated the official appointment of Mr Say Lim as an Adjunct Lecturer at UNIMY, reinforcing the University’s commitment to bringing industry expertise into the classroom and creating more opportunities for students to learn directly from practitioners shaping the future of technology.

As AI, IoT and sustainability continue to transform industries, initiatives like this reflect UNIMY’s commitment to preparing graduates who are not only technically capable, but also industry-ready, future-focused and equipped to lead in an increasingly digital world.