Wild Tech to lead digital overhaul for Harrisons with AI focus

Wild Tech has been appointed as the technology transformation partner by Harrisons Peninsular Sdn. Bhd. to lead a comprehensive digital modernisation initiative spanning several of the group's business units.

This strategic collaboration aims to bolster Harrisons' operational efficiency and agility through the adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and a suite of AI-driven platforms, marking a significant move within Malaysia's corporate sector towards technology-driven business systems.

Digital transformation initiative

The engagement will be conducted in multiple phases, with the main objective of upgrading and future-proofing Harrisons' core finance and supply chain systems. Wild Tech's remit includes overseeing a seamless integration process, focusing heavily on stakeholder enablement and the deployment of AI technology to streamline complex workflows.

Matthew Rogers, Head of Microsoft, APAC at Wild Tech, commented on the project, stating:

"This marks an important milestone, and signals new opportunities for digital innovation in the region. Harrisons is a deeply established organisation, and we're privileged to help them turn complexity into opportunity, through an approach that embeds AI readiness and operational agility from day one."

Harrisons Peninsular Sdn. Bhd., part of a prominent Malaysian conglomerate with operations in marketing, warehousing, distribution, and freight forwarding of building materials and industrial goods, has maintained a recognised presence in the country for over sixty years. The decision to embark on a digital transformation comes as the company responds to increasing pressures to keep pace with the rapid economic and technological changes in Southeast Asia.

Strengthening operational agility

Harrisons' Managing Director, Mr. Tee, commented on the partnership and the selection of Wild Tech for this high-profile project:

"Wild Tech stood out as the partner who truly understood our vision for transformation across our diverse business portfolio. Their Microsoft-first approach, combined with their deep ASEAN market expertise, gives us confidence that this implementation will deliver the operational agility and efficiency gains we need to stay competitive in today's rapidly evolving marketplace."

The project's scope includes overhauling the core financial systems and supply chain processes within Harrisons' various business streams, which service contractors and industrial clients throughout Peninsular Malaysia. The digital upgrades are also expected to enhance the customer and partner experiences across Harrisons' network by making available better data, faster response times, and streamlined processes.

Broader implications for Southeast Asia

The Harrisons engagement forms part of Wild Tech's expanding commitment to deploying Microsoft-centric and AI-powered solutions within high-growth markets across the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership is viewed as a catalyst for broader digital change within Malaysia's business landscape, acting as a model for large-scale AI and cloud adoption in established organisations.

Industry analysts have noted that such investments reflect the increasing trend among Southeast Asian companies to prioritise technology as a driver of business resilience and market competitiveness. With Harrisons' extensive operations, ranging from the distribution of building materials and chemicals to fine wine importation and warehousing services, the outcome of its new technology strategy is likely to be closely observed by regional peers.

The cooperation will be subject to phased rollouts, with Wild Tech overseeing key elements such as AI-readiness assessments, integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365, and overall change management. Both organisations have stated the commitment to ensuring the technology transformation delivers lasting benefits by supporting streamlined decision-making and the ability to adapt quickly to market changes.

The new partnership expands Wild Tech's portfolio of digital modernisation projects across key Asia-Pacific markets, underpinning its approach of combining Microsoft-first strategies with local expertise to deliver tailored business solutions.