PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic milestone for Cambodia's beverage industry, Vital Premium Water proudly announced today that it has officially received the NSF Beverage Quality Certification, making it the first local brand in Cambodian history to achieve this prestigious international recognition. The certification applies across all SKUs of Vital Premium Water, signifying a new era of trust, safety, and global standards in the local bottled water industry.
The announcement was made during a press conference attended by government dignitaries, NSF representatives, Vital management team, business partners, social media influencers, press media, and Vital top fans, at Morgan Tower that culminated in a visually stunning laser mapping launch gimmick, unveiling Vital's new packaging prominently featuring the NSF mark.
NSF is an independent, global services organization that develops public health standards and certification programs to promote quality, safety and health standards related to food, nutrition, water, life sciences, consumer products, and the environment. Speaking on behalf of NSF, Mr. Perapong Phaisitkulviwat, Audit Delivery Manager APAC, emphasized the significance of this achievement.
Prior to this certification, Vital's production processes have long complied with Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), ISO standards, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. The NSF certification now takes Vital's credibility and consumer trust to an even higher level.
In her Executive Remark, Her Excellency Choeung Sokuntheavy, Executive Director of N.V.C Corporation, expressed pride and optimism for the future: "This accomplishment is a historic moment for the Cambodian bottled water industry. It's a symbol of quality, safety, trust, transparency, and the hard work of our entire team. It indicates that Vital Premium water meets the highest international standards and positions us for even greater growth both locally and globally. Our journey doesn't end here. This is just the beginning. Vital will continue to raise the bar for quality in every bottle.
Representing the Ministry of Health, His Excellency Dr. Hok Kim Cheng, Director of General Health, praised Vital's dedication to health and safety, noting the certification is a benchmark of excellence that supports Cambodia's goal of elevating local manufacturing and consumer product standards.
Vital Premium Water with NSF-certified packaging is now officially available in markets nationwide, offering consumers peace of mind with every purchase.
About Vital Premium Water
Vital Premium Water is a leading Cambodian bottled water brand under N.V.C Corporation, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. With a mission to deliver clean, safe, healthy, and great-tasting water, Vital has become a household name trusted by millions of Cambodians.
About NSF
NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences and consumer goods industries. NSF has 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety.
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NSF-Certified: Vital Premium Water Raises the Bar for Quality and Trust in Cambodia
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Ascendion has been named a Market Leader in HFS Research's Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report.
Ascendion's client impact – innovation velocity, capital unlock, and risk management – demonstrates the potential value available when agentic AI is correctly combined with a modern AI-native methodology and trained engineers.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion, an AI-native leader in software engineering impact, has been named a Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report, published by HFS Research.
HFS Research, a globally recognized authority on technology and services, evaluated 36 providers on their ability to drive impact from agentic AI by delivering meaningful innovation and business value at scale. Ascendion distinguished itself through its integrated Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) methodology, which includes ecosystem partnerships, their AAVA™ agentic platform aligned to engineering workflows, physical AI studios for client co-creation, and a growing library of reusable agents.
"We are honored once again to be recognized by HFS for what we have built as an AI-native software engineering company," said Paul Roehrig, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of Ascendion. "Thousands of AI agents in the hands of disciplined engineers are delivering meaningful outcomes for business leaders who trust us to get this right. Our Engineering to the Power of AI method is changing how businesses operate at a fundamental level. As we grow, we're changing what's possible for how we work and live."
Ascendion demonstrated its ability to modernize legacy systems, accelerate the software development lifecycle (SDLC), align AI agents to standardized engineering processes, humans-at-the-wheel orchestration, and scale delivery with 100% internal platform adoption.
The recognition is grounded in outcomes that redefine enterprise AI delivery. Ascendion showcased how their engineers, working with AAVA, reduced client test effort and modernized 700,000 lines of 40-year-old code for a U.S. wealth management platform in 18 months at 45% lower cost. For a top five global bank, they delivered $300M in annual savings while improving service quality for more than 10 million customers. For a U.S. healthcare payer, they launched a platform serving one million people with zero failures, and significantly lower cost. And in one of the largest agentic AI implementations so far, Ascendion freed engineers to focus on innovation while accelerating time-to-market by 40%, and unlocked more than $500M in capital. These are not pilots. These are production outcomes, at scale, with real accountability, delivered for some of the most demanding enterprises in the world.
HFS research findings show that productivity is a top AI priority for 74% of enterprises, so the pressure to move from pilots to scaled production has never been greater. Ascendion's platform-led approach and trained engineering workforce are meeting that demand by turning agentic AI from a promising concept into a repeatable, scalable capability.
"Ascendion stands out for its early and consistent commitment to applying AI, now combining its agentic engineering platform AAVA with product-led engineering mindset to accelerate legacy modernization, streamline software development, and deliver measurable transformation outcomes." said David Cushman, Executive Research Leader, HFS Research.
As global enterprises accelerate from AI experimentation to transformation at scale, Ascendion continues to expand its agentic engineering capabilities by combining platform IP, specialized AI studios, and a trained global workforce to drive outcomes that build durable competitive advantage across banking, healthcare, retail, and beyond.
To download the report please visit Ascendion Named a Market Leader in HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 | Ascendion
About HFS
HFS Research is a leading research and advisory authority on enterprise transformation, serving Fortune 500 companies with fearless insights and actionable strategies. With unparalleled access to Global 2000 executives and deep expertise in AI, automation, and digital business models, HFS empowers organizations to make confident decisions that create sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.hfsresearch.com.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion has been named a Market Leader in HFS Research's Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report.
Ascendion's client impact – innovation velocity, capital unlock, and risk management – demonstrates the potential value available when agentic AI is correctly combined with a modern AI-native methodology and trained engineers.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion, an AI-native leader in software engineering impact, has been named a Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report, published by HFS Research.
HFS Research, a globally recognized authority on technology and services, evaluated 36 providers on their ability to drive impact from agentic AI by delivering meaningful innovation and business value at scale. Ascendion distinguished itself through its integrated Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) methodology, which includes ecosystem partnerships, their AAVA™ agentic platform aligned to engineering workflows, physical AI studios for client co-creation, and a growing library of reusable agents.
"We are honored once again to be recognized by HFS for what we have built as an AI-native software engineering company," said Paul Roehrig, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of Ascendion. "Thousands of AI agents in the hands of disciplined engineers are delivering meaningful outcomes for business leaders who trust us to get this right. Our Engineering to the Power of AI method is changing how businesses operate at a fundamental level. As we grow, we're changing what's possible for how we work and live."
Ascendion demonstrated its ability to modernize legacy systems, accelerate the software development lifecycle (SDLC), align AI agents to standardized engineering processes, humans-at-the-wheel orchestration, and scale delivery with 100% internal platform adoption.
The recognition is grounded in outcomes that redefine enterprise AI delivery. Ascendion showcased how their engineers, working with AAVA, reduced client test effort and modernized 700,000 lines of 40-year-old code for a U.S. wealth management platform in 18 months at 45% lower cost. For a top five global bank, they delivered $300M in annual savings while improving service quality for more than 10 million customers. For a U.S. healthcare payer, they launched a platform serving one million people with zero failures, and significantly lower cost. And in one of the largest agentic AI implementations so far, Ascendion freed engineers to focus on innovation while accelerating time-to-market by 40%, and unlocked more than $500M in capital. These are not pilots. These are production outcomes, at scale, with real accountability, delivered for some of the most demanding enterprises in the world.
HFS research findings show that productivity is a top AI priority for 74% of enterprises, so the pressure to move from pilots to scaled production has never been greater. Ascendion's platform-led approach and trained engineering workforce are meeting that demand by turning agentic AI from a promising concept into a repeatable, scalable capability.
"Ascendion stands out for its early and consistent commitment to applying AI, now combining its agentic engineering platform AAVA with product-led engineering mindset to accelerate legacy modernization, streamline software development, and deliver measurable transformation outcomes." said David Cushman, Executive Research Leader, HFS Research.
As global enterprises accelerate from AI experimentation to transformation at scale, Ascendion continues to expand its agentic engineering capabilities by combining platform IP, specialized AI studios, and a trained global workforce to drive outcomes that build durable competitive advantage across banking, healthcare, retail, and beyond.
To download the report please visit Ascendion Named a Market Leader in HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 | Ascendion
About HFS
HFS Research is a leading research and advisory authority on enterprise transformation, serving Fortune 500 companies with fearless insights and actionable strategies. With unparalleled access to Global 2000 executives and deep expertise in AI, automation, and digital business models, HFS empowers organizations to make confident decisions that create sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.hfsresearch.com.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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Ascendion Named a Market Leader for Agentic Services by HFS Research
