- Thailand-based GetLinks acquires Hong Kong edtech Xccelerate to strengthen Southeast Asia’s digital talent ecosystem.
- The deal integrates GetLinks’ AI-driven job-matching platform with Xccelerate’s bootcamps in AI, big data, cybersecurity, and UX/UI.
- Partnership aims to close the skills gap, expand career opportunities, and develop a robust digital workforce in the region.
Thailand-headquartered talent platform GetLinks has bought Hong Kong-headquartered edtech company Xccelerate, with the aim of redefining Southeast Asia's digital talent landscape. The deal combines GetLinks' AI-powered job-matching software with Xccelerate's workforce development initiatives in AI, big data, cybersecurity, and UX/UI design. The financials of the deal have not been disclosed.
This strategic partnership aims to meet the increasing need for digital and AI-ready talent in the region. In unifying GetLinks' AI-driven talent platform with Xccelerate's experiential bootcamps, the partnership aims to expand access to technical education and enhance career placement opportunities among Southeast Asia professionals.
The convergence of services will provide employers and job seekers with an integrated suite of capabilities, such as career guidance, an enhanced talent pool, and greater curriculum choice. By working together, this partnership will be able to help fill the skills gap and create a stronger digital workforce within the region.
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Xccelerate, a leader in data science, AI, and UX/UI design bootcamps, has educated more than 20,000 students across the world. Its education-to-employment model focuses on hands-on learning, mentorship, and live projects, preparing students with the skills they need to succeed in the tech space.
GetLinks, through its AI-powered platform, has played a key role in linking tech skills with opportunities in Southeast Asia. The acquisition of Xccelerate supports GetLinks' vision to enable professionals and organizations in the digital economy.
GetLinks and Xccelerate combined will revolutionize the digital talent landscape in Southeast Asia, equipping individuals with the skills and opportunities necessary to thrive in a rapidly digitalizing world.
