GDEX Diversifies Into IT Services to Counter Express Delivery Challenges
GDEX Diversifies Into IT Services to Counter Express Delivery Challenges
Logistics company GDEX Bhd is diversifying into the information technology (IT) services and solutions sector, responding to challenges in its core express delivery business.
物流公司GDEX Bhd正在向信息技術（IT）服務和解決方案領域進行多元化發展，以應對其核心快遞業務的挑戰。
Over the past three years, the company heavily relied on its express delivery business, which constituted over 85% of total revenue.
在過去的三年中，該公司嚴重依賴其快遞業務，該業務佔總收入的85％以上。
However, recent losses prompted GDEX to initiate the GDEX 2.0 transformation plan in 2022.
但是，最近的虧損促使GDEX在2022年啓動了GDEX 2.0轉型計劃。
The primary goal of this transformation is to harness technology for enhanced customer experiences and to broaden service offerings in the IT sector, catering to a diverse range of clients from small-sized companies to large multinationals.
這種轉型的主要目標是利用技術來增強客戶體驗，擴大IT領域的服務範圍，以滿足從小型公司到大型跨國公司的各種客戶。
GDEX foresees the IT sector contributing 25% or more of the group's net profits and assets going forward.
GDEX預計，未來IT行業將貢獻該集團淨利潤和資產的25％或更多。
Key to this diversification strategy are the acquisitions of equity stakes in three reputable IT companies: Web Bytes Sdn Bhd, Sweetmag Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd, and Anon Security Sdn Bhd.
這種多元化戰略的關鍵是收購三家信譽良好的IT公司的股權：Web Bytes Sdn Bhd、Sweetmag Solutions（M）私人有限公司和Anon Security Sdn Bhd。
These firms specialise in various aspects of IT services, including business software solutions, web design, and cybersecurity.
這些公司專門從事IT服務的各個方面，包括商業軟件解決方案、網頁設計和網絡安全。
In the latest financial year ending 2023, the IT services and solutions business reported revenue of RM33.4 million, with a loss after tax (LAT) of RM1.0 million.
在截至2023年的最新財政年度中，IT服務和解決方案業務報告的收入爲3340萬令吉，稅後虧損（LAT）爲100萬令吉。
These losses were primarily attributed to increased staff costs incurred as the IT subsidiaries expanded their human capital resources to support operational needs and facilitate growth.
這些損失主要歸因於IT子公司擴大人力資本資源以支持運營需求和促進增長而產生的人員成本增加。
Despite these initial setbacks, GDEX anticipates a turnaround as it scales up its services and operations.
儘管最初遇到了這些挫折，但隨着服務和運營的擴大，GDEX預計會出現轉機。
The company is confident that this diversification will not only enhance income streams but also improve long-term prospects.
該公司相信，這種多元化不僅會增加收入來源，而且會改善長期前景。
Pending shareholder approval, the diversification is projected to be completed by the second quarter of 2024, withUOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn Bhd serving as the advisor.
在股東批准之前，分散投資預計將於2024年第二季度完成，大華繼顯證券（M）私人有限公司擔任顧問。
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