Press Releases
August 28, 2019
Automated Announces 2019 Interim Results — Actively Expands New Technology Business, Continues to Leverage Edge in Global Delivery – Revenue up 20.8% to HK$1,353.0 Million – Gross Profit up 16.6% to HK$270.7 Million – Total Net Profit HK$43.6 Million
April 11, 2019
ASL Launches Its First “Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Solution Tour” – Joins Hands With Alibaba Cloud & The First Stop Of Forum Held Successfully In Macau — Foster Macau’s Smart City Development with its with Leading-edge Cloud Computing and Security Technology – Further Reinforces ASL’s Brand Image of “Leading Player in Hong Kong, Provider of Global Delivery”
March 20, 2019
Automated Announces 2018 Annual Results — Three Core Engines – Solution, Security and Managed Service Businesses Drive – Gross Profit up 43.1% to HK$492.6 Million – Net Profit up 60.4% to HK$84.3 Million – Revenue up 22.3% to HK$2,344.5 Million
August 15, 2018
Automated Announces 2018 Interim Results – Net Profit up 185.3% to HK$51.5 Million – Gross Profit up 55.2% to HK$232.3 Million – Revenue up 20.2% to HK$1,120.1 Million — Capitalize on Local Support & Global Delivery Edge – Seize Global Business Opportunity of Cloud & Digital Transformation
May 16, 2018
The 1st Anniversary of Successful Acquisition of U.S. Cloud Services Company – Grid Dynamics — Lay a solid foundation for international business management and demonstrate strong overseas development capability
May 02, 2018
Alibaba Cloud and ASL Form Strategic Partnership to Further Develop the Cloud Market in Hong Kong and Macau — Joint initiatives range from innovative industry and cloud security solutions to sales and marketing collaboration
March 28, 2018
Automated Announces 2017 Annual Results – Gross Profit up 106.5% to HK$344.2 Million – Net Profit up 82.6% to HK$52.6 Million – Revenue up 26.0% to HK$1,917.5 Million — Speeds Up Globalization Footprint – To Consolidate Position as a Trustworthy and Professional Global IT Partner
August 24, 2017
Automated Announces 2017 Interim Results — Innovation Journey on Solid Foundation – Captures Opportunities for Global Expansion
May 18, 2017
ASL Celebrates Its 20th Listing Anniversary and Successful Acquisition of Grid Dynamics — Provides Global Services as a Professional IT Service Partner Firmly Rooted in Hong Kong
April 7, 2017
ASL Successfully Acquires U.S. Cloud Services Company – Grid Dynamics — Greatly Strengthens Next Generation One-stop IT Services Capability – Expands Business Globally – Accelerates Customers Grasping Digital Transformation Business Opportunity
March 21, 2017
Automated Announces 2016 Annual Results — Capitalizes on the Competitive Edges of One-stop Managed Services — Captures Business Growth by Grasping New Opportunities
August 26, 2016
ASL Collaborates with Ueee to Build R&D Center in Southern China — Further Consolidates Technology Resources — Optimises Business Strategies across Industries in Greater China Region
August 25, 2016
ASL Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
August 17, 2016
Automated Announces 2016 Interim Results — Continues to Enhance IT Infrastructure — Optimizes Customers’ Operation through Innovations — Grasps Emerging Opportunities Arising from the Regional IT Trends
July 29, 2016
ASL Announces The Opening Of Its New Service Center — Provides 24-Hour Year-Round Services Supported by Robust IT Infrastructure — Delivers Customer Service Excellence through Enhanced Standards
April 8, 2016
ASL Announces The Opening Of ODEC In Guangzhou — Broadens Talent Pool and Bolsters Training — Reduces Delivery Cost and Improves Quality of Service — Builds a Solid Foundation for Further Expansion into the Mainland Market
March 24, 2016
Automated Announces 2015 Annual Results — Provides One-stop Innovative Integrated Information Technology Services — Helps Customers Make Agile and Innovative Businesses
August 27, 2015
Automated Announces 2015 Interim Results — Continues to Enhance IT and Security Service Offerings Proactively — Capitalises on the Significant Regional Growth Opportunities
August 12, 2015
ASL Opens Security Operation Center Plus — The 8th Zone inside Automated Center of Excellence — Provides Enhanced Managed Security Services for Clients in the Region
March 20, 2015
Automated Announces 2014 Annual Results — To Strengthen the Market Position as a Trustworthy and Professional IT Partner — Captures the Growth Momentum by 5 Focused Solutions and Services
January 9, 2015
Automated Announces the Opening of its Leading-edge Automated Center of Excellence — Collaboration with World-leading Partners and Customers in Unique IT Solutions Center to Strengthen Leading Position in Regional IT and Security Markets
August 25, 2014
Automated Announces 2014 Interim Results — Expands and Continually Innovates Infrastructure Services — Strives to Develop Best-of-breed Solutions — Secures a Leading Position in IT and Security Markets in the Region
August 1, 2014
ASL’s Associate Company i-Sprint Establishes New Center of Excellence in Zhuhai — To Foster the Market Leadership in Asia Pacific
July 23, 2014
Automated Appoints Mr. Leung Tat Kwong Simon as Chief Executive Officer — 30-year IT Veteran to Lead and Develop Future Business
March 28, 2014
Automated Announces 2013 Annual Results — Focuses on IT Solutions Business and Value-added Services — Grasps the Regional Opportunities Arising from the Prevailing IT Trends
February 13, 2014
ASL Completes First Round Strategic Investment with the Introduction of Great Ally to i-Sprint — Records One-off Sales Gain of Approximately HK$40,000,000 — Brings in Strategic Investor for i-Sprint to Strengthen Business Development
August 26, 2013
Automated Announces 2013 Interim Results — Ongoing Focus on Comprehensive IT Solutions & Services Business — Strives to Provide Customers with High Valued-added Services
August 02, 2013
ASL Celebrates its 40th Anniversary — Marks a History of Commitment to Innovation, Service Excellence and Corporate Social Responsibility
April 17, 2013
Automated Receives Numerous Prestigious Awards Over The First Four Months — Reaffirms Automated’s 40 Years’ Excellence In IT Services For Local Business And Corporate Social Responsibility
March 21, 2013
Automated Announces 2012 Annual Results — Revenue Rises 8.8% to HK$1,673.3 Million — Net Profit At HK$41.2 Million — Continues to Tap Rising Demand in Cloud Computing — Focuses on Provision of Innovative IT Solutions & Quality IT Services
March 07, 2013
Automated Supports BOCHK to Enhance Internet Banking Services with i-Sprint and Vasco Technologies
December 06, 2012
Automated Dispatches Circular Related To, Among Other Things, The Acquisition of Mocha Software — Creates Synergies and Competitive Advantage for ASL’s IT Software Solution Business Mainly in Greater China
November 22, 2012
Automated launches Hong Kong’s first SOC-based data centre service – One-stop offering delivers highly secure, cost effective and hassle-free data centre service to customers in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region
November 14, 2012
Automated Acquires Mocha Software at a consideration of HK$220,000,000 — Accelerates the Expansion of ASL’s IT Software Solution Business Mainly in Greater China
August 23, 2012
Automated Announces 2012 Interim Results — Revenue Increases 17.1% to HK$891.0 Million — Net Profit Rises by 16.8% to HK$21.9 Million — Strives to Provide Regional Customers with Valued-added & Diversified IT Services
July 6, 2012
Automated’s Outsourcing Delivery Excellence Centre Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification — Leading IT Services Provider Adopts International Standard in Delivery of High-Quality Services to Further Expand Regional Business
April 27, 2012
Automated Announces 2012 First Quarterly Results — Revenue Increases 15.3% to HK$487.2 Million with Net Profit Reaches HK$13.4 Million — Continues to Capture the Business Opportunities in Cloud Computing and Data Center Markets — Explores Fast-growing Regional Security Market
April 17, 2012
Automated Opens Security Operation Center in Hong Kong To Provide Managed Security Services — Offers One-Stop IT Security Services to Meet Regional Customers Needs
April 3, 2012
Automated Receives Caring Company Award For The Second Consecutive Year
March 16, 2012
Automated Announces 2011 Annual Results — Revenue Increased 10.4% to HK$1,537.3 Million, Net Profit Amounted to HK$44.8 Million — i-Sprint Successfully Enters Greater China Market — Strives to Expand IT Solutions & Services Business
December 14, 2011
Automated Earns ISO 20000 Certification — Leading IT Services Provider Adopts International Standard On IT Service Management For Project Delivery
November 30, 2011
Automated Names Henry Hui as Chief Executive Officer — Announces Change in Executive Leadership
October 28, 2011
Automated Announces 2011 Third Quarterly Results — Revenue Rose 11.1% to HK$1,146.3 Million with Net Profit at HK$22.7 Million — Stronger Development in IT Security Business — Continues to Expand Solutions & Services Business in Asia Pacific Market
August 22, 2011
Automated Announces 2011 Interim Results — Revenue Rose to HK$761.1 million with Net Profit at HK$18.8 million — Successfully Introduces i-Sprint Products to Hong Kong Market — Further Strengthens Foothold in Asia Pacific Market
April 28, 2011
Automated Announces 2011 First Quarterly Results — Revenue Increased 6.2% to HK$422.5 million with Net Profit at HK$13.3 million — Further Expands the Security Solution Business in Asia Pacific with the Acquisition of i-Sprint and Continues to Promote Cross-territories Business
March 28, 2011
March 11, 2011
Automated Announces Annual Results for the 9 Months Ended 31 December 2010 — Revenue Increased 8.8% to HK$994.5 Million — Net Profit from Continuing Operations Rose 74.2% to HK$34.5 Million — Strives for Gaining Solution Business — Continues to Increase Presence in Greater China
January 6, 2011
ASL Relies on BMC Software Solutions To Deliver Enhanced Multi-Platform Service and Support
November 15, 2010
ASL Granted Exclusive Distributorship Of “YESKEY” Outside The PRC By Teamsun — Eyes The Growing IT Security Products And Solutions Markets In Southeast Asia
October 27, 2010
Automated Announces Interim Results For The 6 Months Ended 30 September 2010 Revenue Rose 2.5% to HK633.3 Million Profit from Continuing operations up 83.7% to HK$17.8 Million — Supply and Distributor Agreements Signed with Teamsun Enhance Efficiency and Sales Capabilities of ASL’s Existing Distribution Channels and Networks
October 20, 2010
Automated Further Expands into New Business Sector in China — Cooperates with China Southern Airlines to Develop World-Class Enterprise Content Management Solution
August 30, 2010
May 10, 2010
Crossbeam Strengthens its Footprint in China Through Strategic Partnership with ASL — ASL to Bring the Benefits of Crossbeam’s X-Series Platform to Leading Enterprises and Carriers Across Mainland China, Macau, Taiwan and Hong Kong
April 27, 2010
Automated Announces FY10 Annual Results — Revenue at HK$1,330 Million and Net Profit Up 171.4% to HK$115.8 Million — Expands Service Coverage in Greater China with Four Customer Service Centres Opened in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou and Shenyang in Early 2010
March 18, 2010
Automated Announces FY10 Third Quarterly Results — 9-Month Revenue and Net Profit at HK$914 Million and HK$92.4 Million — Continue to Pursue Regional Expansion with Focus in Greater China
January 11, 2010
Automated Opens New Office In Shenzhen — Five Customer Service Centers In The PRC To Open This Year — Set Up Sales Team To Serve Financial Services And Insurance Sector In The Greater China