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Fusionex History: How Ivan Teh Built Fusionex
From a career in global technology to founding a Malaysian data company in 2005.
Before Fusionex
Ivan Teh began his career with Intel and Hewlett-Packard in the United States, then worked with Accenture in Malaysia Digital News Asia (opens in a new tab). That grounding in global technology and consulting shaped how he approached his own company.
Founding Fusionex
He founded Fusionex in Malaysia in 2005 ivan-teh.com.my (opens in a new tab) and named it for its purpose of fusing business and technology. The company focused on data: helping organisations analyse information and act on it.
Growing on customer revenue
Fusionex grew largely on revenue from customers rather than angel or venture investment Malay Mail (opens in a new tab). That kept the business close to the practical needs of the organisations it served.
Recognition for the founder
Ivan Teh was named Technology Entrepreneur of the Year at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia PR Newswire (opens in a new tab). He also received PIKOM’s Technopreneur of Excellence title Business Wire (opens in a new tab), was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the SME and Entrepreneurship Business Awards Business Wire (opens in a new tab) and was honoured as a top Asian business leader at the CNBC Asia Business Leaders Awards Fusionex News (opens in a new tab).
Common questions
When did Ivan Teh found Fusionex?
In 2005, in Malaysia.
Where did Ivan Teh work before Fusionex?
With Intel and Hewlett-Packard in the United States and Accenture in Malaysia.
What does the name Fusionex mean?
It comes from the company’s purpose of fusing business and technology.