Concordium, the Layer 1, science-backed blockchain creating a safer digital world, has today announced its strategic partnership with IMPERO Group, a technology consulting firm based in South East Asia.
This collaboration marks “a significant milestone in Concordium’s expansion plans and aims to revolutionize identity management and explore governmental and corporate solutions within the region.”
Specifically, Concordium will “provide secure digital identities for citizens across South East Asia, ensuring data integrity and privacy, and creating seamless interactions between citizens and government services.”
Further to this, the partnership will support IMPERO’s endeavors “with the AFAB’s (Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan) Offshore Digital Assets License ecosystem.”
Concordium will provide blockchain-based solutions “for this initiative, offering heightened security and efficiency for participants’ digital assets.”
Torben Kaaber, Head of Commercial at Concordium, said:
“The Philippines, with its remarkable rate of crypto adoption, presents a thriving market for our advanced blockchain solutions. Through this partnership, we aim to showcase Concordium’s capabilities in enhancing identity management and transforming corporate operations. By aligning with IMPERO, Concordium is granted a solid partner that acts as a gateway to the right communities, enabling Concordium’s expansion and influence in SouthEast Asia.”
Co-Founder and CEO of IMPERO Group, Emmanuel Samson, is “a founding member and trustee of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, elected as (External) Vice President and in charge of the following committees; Industry and Business Relations, Public Policy and Government Relations, Youth and Academia, the Philippine Block Awards and Philanthropy and Advocacy.”
This key appointment “reinforces the credibility and expertise of both Concordium and the IMPERO Group in the blockchain space, allowing each party to continually revolutionize identity management and corporate solutions.”
Emmanuel Samson said:
“The introduction of Concordium’s innovative blockchain solutions will revolutionize how businesses consider identity management throughout the South East Asian market. The blockchain industry continues to drive new world innovation across the globe, and today’s announcement marks a significant step towards the realization of blockchain-enabled business practices and commerce in South East Asia.”
As part of the partnership, Concordium and IMPERO will “leverage the legally mandated blockchain ecosystem of AFAB and other freeport areas to introduce the Concordium blockchain to various Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Smart City projects, and Philippine government agencies.”