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- Starting ifLink business in Thailand, aiming to develop global business -
KAWASAKI, Japan, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation (Toshiba Digital Solutions) and Toshiba Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TATC), a Toshiba Group subsidiary, today brought an innovative, cost effective approach to IoT development to the Thai market with the launch of ifLink , built on the ifLink platform (ifLink) provided by Toshiba Digital Solutions. This is the first ifLink business outside Japan, and TATC is responsible for software license sales and customer support.
ifLink is an open IoT platform service that makes it easy to combine various IoT devices and web services into modules, connect to a cloud-based application platform and to define device operation with if-then (condition-action) rules. In Japan, ifLink has won support from over 100 companies and schools, and Toshiba Digital Solutions has provided ifLink licenses to Japanese companies in many different business sectors.
In Thailand, IoT implementation has been held back at some manufacturing sites by a lack of know-how and high introductory costs. TATC is collaborating with the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) (TPA), a non-profit set up to transfer and disseminate Japan's latest IoT technologies and know-how in Thailand and to develop human resources. TATC has examined and confirmed that ifLink can be applied to kaizen activities at manufacturing sites participating in the Project of Smart Monodzukuri Support Team in Thailand that TPA is promoting as part of its effort to develop human resources for DX.
In November 2024 and January 2025, Toshiba held hands-on seminars for project instructors who assist in transferring digital technology to local personnel and TPA member companies covering the practical use of ifLink to set up IoT. Seminar participant found ifLink user-friendly, even for people with limited knowledge of IoT, which prompted Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC to launch the ifLink business in Thailand for Thai manufacturing companies, including TPA members. Toshiba Digital Solutions provides the ifLink software, and TATC handles software license sales, device setup, and customer support in English and Thai.
In Thailand, TATC will offer a trial service leading to a full license. It provides one month's use of the ifLink Starter Kit -- an Android smartphone with the ifLink app installed, a data communications device, and sensors -- and costs 10,500 baht (approximately 310 USD*) from TATC. Users can start using ifLink without preparing any devices themselves. Once users have used the trial service to confirm ifLink's effectiveness, they can purchase the full license. It is a subscription service with a basic monthly license fee of 5,740 baht (approximately 170 USD*), plus the cost of an Android smartphone and the devices and sensors, and a one-time setup fee. The monthly subscription service fee may vary, depending on the sensors used. TPA members that participated in TPA's ifLink seminar will receive a special price.
Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC target sales of 100 ifLink Starter Kit licenses to manufacturers in Thailand over the three years to fiscal year 2027. They will also seek business partners to provide IoT solutions built on ifLink.
Toshiba Digital Solutions is considering taking the ifLink business in Asia-Pacific beyond Thailand, and aims to grow an ifLink-based open IoT business ecosystem in Japan and internationally.
About the ifLink platform:
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/ai-iot/iflink.html
For product inquires:
Toshiba Asia pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Ms. Wichuta Lablay: wichuta_lablay@tasia.toshiba.co.jp (Thai)
Mr. Shunichi Morita: shunichi.morita@Toshiba.co.jp (Japanese)
* The amount is converted at a rate of 1 THB = 0.0296 USD.
- ifLink is a registered trademark or trademark of Toshiba Digital Solutions in Japan and other countries.
- Company names and product names in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
- The information in this press release, including service details, prices, specifications, related links, and contact information, is up to date as of the announcement date. Please note that it is subject to change without notice.
- Starting ifLink business in Thailand, aiming to develop global business -
KAWASAKI, Japan, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation (Toshiba Digital Solutions) and Toshiba Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TATC), a Toshiba Group subsidiary, today brought an innovative, cost effective approach to IoT development to the Thai market with the launch of ifLink , built on the ifLink platform (ifLink) provided by Toshiba Digital Solutions. This is the first ifLink business outside Japan, and TATC is responsible for software license sales and customer support.
ifLink is an open IoT platform service that makes it easy to combine various IoT devices and web services into modules, connect to a cloud-based application platform and to define device operation with if-then (condition-action) rules. In Japan, ifLink has won support from over 100 companies and schools, and Toshiba Digital Solutions has provided ifLink licenses to Japanese companies in many different business sectors.
In Thailand, IoT implementation has been held back at some manufacturing sites by a lack of know-how and high introductory costs. TATC is collaborating with the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) (TPA), a non-profit set up to transfer and disseminate Japan's latest IoT technologies and know-how in Thailand and to develop human resources. TATC has examined and confirmed that ifLink can be applied to kaizen activities at manufacturing sites participating in the Project of Smart Monodzukuri Support Team in Thailand that TPA is promoting as part of its effort to develop human resources for DX.
In November 2024 and January 2025, Toshiba held hands-on seminars for project instructors who assist in transferring digital technology to local personnel and TPA member companies covering the practical use of ifLink to set up IoT. Seminar participant found ifLink user-friendly, even for people with limited knowledge of IoT, which prompted Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC to launch the ifLink business in Thailand for Thai manufacturing companies, including TPA members. Toshiba Digital Solutions provides the ifLink software, and TATC handles software license sales, device setup, and customer support in English and Thai.
In Thailand, TATC will offer a trial service leading to a full license. It provides one month's use of the ifLink Starter Kit -- an Android smartphone with the ifLink app installed, a data communications device, and sensors -- and costs 10,500 baht (approximately 310 USD*) from TATC. Users can start using ifLink without preparing any devices themselves. Once users have used the trial service to confirm ifLink's effectiveness, they can purchase the full license. It is a subscription service with a basic monthly license fee of 5,740 baht (approximately 170 USD*), plus the cost of an Android smartphone and the devices and sensors, and a one-time setup fee. The monthly subscription service fee may vary, depending on the sensors used. TPA members that participated in TPA's ifLink seminar will receive a special price.
Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC target sales of 100 ifLink Starter Kit licenses to manufacturers in Thailand over the three years to fiscal year 2027. They will also seek business partners to provide IoT solutions built on ifLink.
Toshiba Digital Solutions is considering taking the ifLink business in Asia-Pacific beyond Thailand, and aims to grow an ifLink-based open IoT business ecosystem in Japan and internationally.
About the ifLink platform:
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/ai-iot/iflink.html
For product inquires:
Toshiba Asia pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Ms. Wichuta Lablay: wichuta_lablay@tasia.toshiba.co.jp (Thai)
Mr. Shunichi Morita: shunichi.morita@Toshiba.co.jp (Japanese)
* The amount is converted at a rate of 1 THB = 0.0296 USD.
- ifLink is a registered trademark or trademark of Toshiba Digital Solutions in Japan and other countries.
- Company names and product names in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
- The information in this press release, including service details, prices, specifications, related links, and contact information, is up to date as of the announcement date. Please note that it is subject to change without notice.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Toshiba Launches Overseas Business in ifLink, its Open IoT Platform for Easy Access to IoT Services
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Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
