Ninetology Explained

Ninetology Sdn Bhd
Type:Private
Foundation:2012
Location:Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Key People:Sean Ng(Founder)
Marco Beh(Founder)
Shian(Founder)
Industry:Telecommunications
Products:Mobile phones
Parent:Avaxx Corporation
Homepage:Ninetology Official Website

Ninetology is a Malaysian smart phone manufacturer. It was founded in April 2012 by Sean Ng, Marco Beh and Shian[1] and ceased operation in November 2014. It has been taken over by Avaxx Corporation (Malaysian Microsoft distributor) in January 2015.

Business

Accomplishment

As of March 2014, Ninetology has sold 1 million devices and have also expanded to Indonesia in September 2013. It has recorded a MYR 180 million in revenue and a 12% Malaysian market share in 2013.[2] Ninetology partners with AirAsia in 2014 for the latter to sport Ninetology and Qualcomm livery on their aircraft to mark Ninetology expansion plan to other ASEAN countries which include Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.[3]

Decline

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), 2014 was not a good year for Ninetology due to stiff competition of cheaper phones from China.[4] In September 2014, it is reported that the founders of Ninetology have resigned from their post.[1]

Models

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ninetology CEO resigns, CSL might be taking over [Rumour]]. Malaysian Wireless . 9 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Ninetology sold over 1 million devices to date. Malaysian Wireless . 9 August 2015.
  3. Web site: Air Asia aircraft to sport Ninetology livery. Tan Kit Hoong . 9 August 2015.
  4. Web site: Chinese fingerprint on smartphone trends in Malaysia, Singapore. Digital News Asia . 9 August 2015.