Kaspersky and Best Telecom expand strategic cooperation to strengthen digital security in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky and Best Telecom have expanded their strategic cooperation in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) through two agreements, including with Best Telecom's affiliated business, Sysmatik, one of Laos' leading Information Technology firms. The agreements were signed during the visit of Kaspersky founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, to Laos and aim to strengthen digital security across the country's telecommunications and financial-services sectors, making trusted cybersecurity protection more accessible to consumers.

During the visit, Eugene Kaspersky met with Dr. Rithikone Phoummasack, CEO of Best Telecom, for a handshake session and signing ceremony to mark the expanded cooperation. The two agreements bring Kaspersky's cybersecurity technologies and solutions into two key areas of Best Telecom and its affiliated business ecosystem: telecommunications through Best Telecom and other business services through Sysmatik.

Under the agreement with Best Telecom, eligible customers can access Kaspersky's consumer cybersecurity solutions, including Kaspersky Standard, Kaspersky Premium and Kaspersky Safe Kids, through a bundled service model. The partnership enables Best Telecom to extend its proposition beyond connectivity by providing customers with convenient access to trusted digital protection as part of the services they already use.

Separately, Kaspersky and Sysmatik have signed an MoU focused on the rollout of the Kaspersky Mobile Security SDK for Android and iOS. The technology is designed to provide malware and phishing protection, helping strengthen mobile security and digital trust for Best Telecom affiliates operating financial services digital ecosystems.

The agreements signed form part of the broader strategic relationship between Kaspersky and Best Telecom. By bringing cybersecurity capabilities into both telecommunications and financial services, the cooperation supports Best Telecom's objective of contributing to a more secure and trusted digital economy in Lao PDR.

As digital services become increasingly integrated into everyday life, consumers are relying more heavily on mobile devices, telecommunications services and digital banking platforms. This growing digital adoption also highlights the importance of accessible cybersecurity protection against threats such as malware, phishing and online fraud.

For Best Telecom customers, the partnership makes cybersecurity protection more accessible through their everyday connectivity experience, while enabling the operator to develop additional value-added digital services. For Sysmatik customers, the integration of security capabilities into their digital ecosystems provides additional protection for mobile users and supports greater confidence in digital financial services.

Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky, said: "Digital transformation creates tremendous opportunities for both individuals and businesses alike, but it also makes cybersecurity an increasingly important part of everyday digital life. We're really pleased to be expanding our cooperation with AIF Group and bringing our cybersecurity expertise to two important areas of Laos' digital economy – telecommunications and financial services. Through our cooperation with Best Telecom and BIC Bank, we aim to make digital protection more accessible and to increase trust in the digital services that individuals and businesses rely on. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with AIF Group as Laos advances its digital transformation."

Dr. Rithikone Phoummasack, CEO of Best Telecom, said: "Cybersecurity is a fundamental enabler of Laos' continuing digital transformation. By working with Kaspersky across our telecommunications and financial-services businesses, we can make trusted cybersecurity capabilities more accessible through services that consumers already rely on. We believe these initiatives can help strengthen digital trust while supporting the development of a safer and more secure digital economy in Laos."

For consumers, the agreements provide easier access to trusted cybersecurity protection through established telecommunications and financial-service channels. Best Telecom customers can access Kaspersky consumer cybersecurity solutions, while Sysmatik customers can offer additional mobile security capabilities through their financial services' digital ecosystem.

The expanded cooperation highlights Kaspersky and Best Telecom's shared focus on using technology and strategic partnerships to support secure digital transformation and strengthen trust in Laos' growing digital economy.

About Best Telecom

Best Telecom is a premier technology and telecommunications provider headquartered in Lao PDR, operating one of the nation's largest underground fiber-optic networks. The company delivers an integrated suite of connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions, ranging from high-speed fixed internet to enterprise data center services for local and international organizations. Through strategic network expansion, continuous innovation, and modern technology deployment, Best Telecom aims to ensure seamless business continuity while driving digital transformation and connectivity development across Lao PDR.

About Sysmatik

Sysmatik IT Solution is a premier technology solutions provider headquartered in Lao PDR, delivering enterprise-grade software development, IT infrastructure design, and digital transformation services. Established in 2013, the company offers an integrated portfolio of end-to-end IT capabilities, ranging from core banking integrations and payment gateway architecture to call center systems and e-government platforms. Through specialized technical expertise, strategic technology partnerships, and continuous innovation, Sysmatik aims to empower public and private sector enterprises while driving digital maturity and technological advancement across Lao PDR.

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. Innovating the industry with a Cyber Immunity approach, Kaspersky safeguards consumers, businesses, critical infrastructure, and governments from cyberthreats, with over a billion devices protected to date.

Kaspersky ensures Cybersecurity True to Business, focusing on providing clear outcomes, protecting revenue, easing workloads and preventing downtime. Kaspersky's deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services for organizations of every size, from small businesses to large enterprises, combining proven AI-driven protection technologies with simple management and expert support.

Recognized in independent tests and trusted by millions of individuals worldwide and nearly 200,000 organizations, Kaspersky helps detect threats earlier, respond faster and operate with greater confidence and freedom, protecting what matters most to our clients. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.  

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Kaspersky and Best Telecom expand strategic cooperation to strengthen digital security in Laos

Kaspersky and Best Telecom expand strategic cooperation to strengthen digital security in Laos

Dr. Drew Feng shares findings showing no propagation to adjacent modules or cabinets, with no sprinkler activation during the test.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampace, a provider of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions, today presented results from a large-scale fire test (LSFT) of its PU100 UPS battery system at Data Centre World Asia 2026. In a conference presentation titled "LSFT for UPS Battery System: Last Key Piece toward Ultimate Safety," Dr. Drew Feng examined evolving fire safety requirements and shared findings from Ampace's testing.

Under the tested conditions, thermal runaway remained confined to the initiating module, with no propagation to adjacent modules or target cabinets. No sprinklers activated during the test, the fire self-extinguished after approximately 40 minutes, and no re-ignition was observed during the subsequent 24-hour observation period.

Assessing Safety Beyond the Initiating Module

For data center operators, battery fire safety depends not only on reducing the likelihood of failure, but also on limiting its consequences if thermal runaway occurs. Large-scale fire testing evaluates how an event develops and whether fire spreads to surrounding equipment under defined installation conditions.

Dr. Feng's presentation examined the installation-level LSFT provisions in the sixth edition of UL 9540A and the importance of evaluating fire propagation, thermal exposure and re-ignition. It also highlighted how battery design and installation layout influence the outcome of a severe fire event.

Testing Under Dense Installation Conditions

Ampace tested the PU100 in a configuration representative of dense data center installations. The setup included a 3-meter ceiling height, zero side-by-side cabinet clearance, 20-millimeter back-to-back clearance and 850-millimeter face-to-face clearance. All cabinets were at 100% state of charge.

Heaters initiated thermal runaway in the trigger module, which was then ignited to establish sustained combustion. The test tracked fire development, propagation and sprinkler activation, followed by observation for re-ignition and post-test teardown analysis.

The results presented included:

• No thermal runaway propagation to adjacent modules and no fire spread to target cabinets.
• No sprinkler activation throughout the test.
• Self-extinguishment after approximately 40 minutes and no re-ignition during the following 24 hours.
• No burning debris escaping the cabinet.
• Wall temperature rise below 80°C and ceiling steel beam temperature below 250°C.

According to Ampace's comparison presented at the conference, the test met the UL 9540A sixth-edition LSFT criteria assessed and demonstrated additional margins on several measures. These included wall temperature rise below the cited 97°C limit and ceiling steel beam temperature below the cited 538°C limit. The 24-hour observation also extended beyond the 12-hour re-ignition period referenced in the presentation, with no sprinkler activation during the test.

Safety Engineered at Module and Cabinet Levels

Designed to support dynamic AI workloads and reliable backup power, the PU100 incorporates multiple layers of protection. These include all-metal module and cabinet enclosures, ceramic thermal insulation in the modules, high-voltage box and cabinet, and thermal barriers designed to limit fire propagation.

Post-test teardown provided further evidence of containment. Modules adjacent to the initiating module showed no thermal runaway and retained normal voltage readings of 53.2 V. The initiating cabinet showed discoloration but no significant structural damage or collapse, while the adjacent cabinet retained its mechanical integrity and was reported to remain operational.

Dr. Feng brings extensive experience in battery safety standards development to this work. He recently became the first expert from China's lithium-ion battery industry to receive the UL Standards Outstanding Contribution Award and was also awarded the TC Members Five-Year Honorary Medal. As a voting member of UL technical committees, he has contributed to the development of 19 UL standards, including UL 9540 and UL 9540A, which are directly relevant to energy storage system safety and thermal runaway fire propagation testing.

By sharing the test configuration, measured results and teardown findings, Ampace aims to give data center operators and infrastructure partners a clearer basis for evaluating UPS battery fire safety. Combining practical testing with active participation in standards development, the company continues to advance battery systems that support dependable backup power and limit the impact of thermal runaway.

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Ampace Presents PU100 Large-Scale Fire Test Results at Data Centre World Asia 2026

Ampace Presents PU100 Large-Scale Fire Test Results at Data Centre World Asia 2026