20 January 2026, SINGAPORE – Certis Group, Singapore’s leading advanced integrated solutions provider, and H2O.ai, the global leader in open-source AI and machine learning platforms, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to scale the use of AI across Certis, focusing on the deployment of agentic and predictive capabilities in operational environments. This partnership will strengthen operational resilience, better decision-making and safety across complex infrastructure and urban operations.
The MOU ceremony, attended by key executives from both organisations including Certis President & Group CEO Ng Tian Beng and H2O.ai Founder & CEO Sri Ambati, marks a significant milestone in Certis’ ongoing AI transformation journey. Building on Certis’ award-winning Mozart AI orchestration platform, which coordinates people, processes, and autonomous systems across complex environments, the collaboration will integrate H2O.ai’s sovereign and predictive AI capabilities to support real-time situational awareness, risk anticipation, and operational planning across domains such as urban security, transportation, and critical infrastructure.
“At Certis, we operate in environments where decisions have real consequences, especially on safety, continuity, and public trust,” said Ng Tian Beng, President & Group CEO of Certis.
“As we scale our use of AI, the challenge is no longer experimentation, but how to standardise, govern, and industrialise AI reliably across operations. Partnering with H2O.ai strengthens our ability to do this responsibly, combining operational depth with robust AI capabilities,” he added.
Sri Ambati, Founder & CEO of H2O.ai, said: “We are excited to collaborate with Certis, a pioneer in AI-driven security solutions. By combining our open-source AI platforms with Certis’ domain expertise, we can democratize AI for good, enabling more efficient and responsible AI deployments that address real-world challenges in safety and sustainability.”
Under the MOU, the two companies will explore joint initiatives, including:
Co-development of AI models designed for orchestration, prediction, and decision support in security and operations contexts.
Deploying and validating AI-enhanced systems, including robotics and predictive applications, in operational settings.
Building organisational AI readiness through knowledge-sharing workshops to upskill workforces in AI literacy and ethical AI practices.
This partnership aligns with Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, supporting broader ambitions around building stronger AI infrastructure and democratising AI. This also builds on Certis’ recent recognitions, including its leaders being named among H2O.ai’s top 100 global AI influencers.
