[Dream Team] PPG Easily Overcomes Digital Transformation Challenges with the Help of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation is a crucial strategy for businesses to enhance their competitiveness, but the process involves overcoming numerous challenges, especially in terms of familiarity with cloud service architectures and the right tools. Companies often face a talent shortage in this area. Choosing the right cloud hosting service provider becomes a key factor in ensuring a successful transformation. Companies should prioritize reliable providers with extensive experience to minimize risks and improve the chances of success in the transformation.

Founded in 1998, Plaza Premium Group initially focused on providing airport lounge services. With the expansion of its business, the group now operates over 1,600 touch points across 150 countries. Its service offerings have broadened to include a range of integrated hospitality services, such as hotels, airport dining, airport concierge services, and loyalty programs. In addition to advanced IT infrastructure and operational capabilities, the group places a strong emphasis on real-time responsiveness, time zone management, and cross-border collaboration, striving to deliver a global and efficient service experience for travelers.

AWS offers reliable cloud infrastructure while ensuring strict data compliance standards.

Prasan Verma, Chief Technology Officer of Plaza Premium Group, stated that the company has been actively developing new application services to enhance the customer experience. He specifically mentioned that many of today's customers are "tech-savvy," and their expectations have significantly changed compared to the past. For example, when entering the lounge, "customers are more inclined to use QR codes as a faster and more convenient way to check in at the counter, so we have also developed an app to meet their needs."

He mentioned that over the past six or seven years, the group has adopted multiple cloud-native applications to build its own applications including the newly launched OneTECO (Travel Experience Ecosystem) and Smart Traveller.

Prasan pointed out that when the group embarked on its digital transformation journey, it had already set a clear goal of leveraging "cloud-native applications" to improve the speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of development and deployment. The group has consistently chosen AWS as its cloud service provider, hosting its core systems on AWS. There are two main reasons for this choice.

"First, AWS provides a stable cloud infrastructure, and their team continuously develops a range of user-friendly tools that help us quickly respond to various business needs." Secondly, since Plaza Premium Group's business spans globally and its partners including financial institutions, airlines, insurance, travel platforms and companies from other industries, there are strict data compliance requirements. "AWS has already been serving many large financial institutions, significantly reducing our concerns about data security and compliance."

He also revealed that in recent years, the group has started collaborating with eCloudvalley, "Because we are continuously developing innovative services, we decided to leverage eCloudvalley's expertise and experience in AWS to help the group select the most suitable tools and solutions, enhancing development efficiency and security."

eCloudvalley: Leveraging Microservices, Containers, and AI Technologies as Emerging Trends

Joe Kwok, Country Manager of eCloudvalley, the digital transformation service provider that recently won the AWS "Global Annual MSP Partner" award, pointed out that in recent years, companies have accelerated their digital transformation efforts. However, cloud services remain a relatively new technology, and as a result, businesses inevitably face many challenges.

"Take Plaza Premium Group as an example. They need to continuously develop innovative application services, so they chose AWS, which has an advantage in this area, as their primary cloud service provider." However, He added, "To expand PPG's current infrastructure, eCloudvalley, as experts in cloud-native applications and multi- cloud environments, will not only assist PPG in customizing AWS service solutions but also help them transition to a more flexible and agile multi-cloud environment in line with their development roadmap, to meet their unique needs."

Joe pointed out that digital transformation for businesses is not just about moving infrastructure and applications to the cloud but about leveraging the advantages and flexibility of cloud services to bring new value to the business. In addition to public cloud services, businesses need to manage the integration of hybrid cloud services for operations between the cloud and on-premises environments. This requires more IT and professional manpower to handle various complex demands.

"In recent years, businesses that have successfully transformed share two major trends when developing applications."

The first trend is the use of "microservices" or "container" technologies for development. The advantage of these technologies is that they are easier to modify or scale, enabling businesses to quickly adapt to the ever-changing market demands and deploy new application services. The second trend is the incorporation of "artificial intelligence" (AI) technology, where training AI and using large language models (LLMs) help businesses respond more accurately and flexibly to unexpected situations.

Since digital transformation requires extensive use of cloud services, and may even adopt a multi-cloud strategy, Joe emphasized that businesses will face a significantly increased risk of cyberattacks. Therefore, it is crucial to focus on data security and compliance. He advised that when selecting a cloud managed service provider, companies should carefully assess whether the provider has internationally recognized security certifications (such as ISO 27001) and relevant service experience.

He further explained that awards or certifications from cloud service providers serve as key indicators of a managed service provider's familiarity with their architecture and technology. Once security concerns are resolved, businesses can concentrate on expanding their operations without any concerns. eCloudvalley will assist companies in adopting the most appropriate cloud services.

For more information about eCloudvalley's cloud managed service solutions, please click the link to inquire.

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[Dream Team] PPG Easily Overcomes Digital Transformation Challenges with the Help of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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