Walton Digi-Tech Industries Ltd has won the Intel Partner Award 2023 as the Best Market Accelerator in original equipment manufacturer (EM), and stands for Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) category.

Walton is the first Bangladeshi company to win the award from Intel, an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures a wide range of semiconductor chips and related technologies.

Md Touhidur Rahman Rad, chief business officer at Walton Computer, received the award at the 'Intel Partner Alliance Award Ceremony 2023' held in Taiwan recently.

Walton Digi-tech was awarded for continuously going to market effectively with Intel products and helping drive ongoing go-to-market (GTM) improvements, according to a press release.

It said Walton has demonstrated a clear understanding of market intelligence, market segmentation, and product messaging around Intel products.

Christoph Schell, Intel's chief commercial officer; John Kalvin, vice president and general manager of Intel's global partners and support organisation; Steve Long, corporate vice president and general manager for Intel Asia Pacific and Japan, and Dave Guzzi, general manager of Global channel sales at Intel, were among others present on the occasion.

"We are thrilled to recognise Intel's partner award winners across the APJ region," said John Kalvin.

"Our partners have achieved the highest standards in growth, innovation, and market acceleration. We value their extreme partnership and look forward to continued success as we unleash the future together," he said.

"We are proud to honour the exceptional partnership between Intel and Walton Digi-Tech in driving innovation and excellence in technology," said Steve Long.

Liakta Ali, additional managing director of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited, said Walton is constantly producing and marketing new technology products considering the needs and purchasing power of local buyers.

In his reaction over the award, Md Touhidur Rahman Rad, said "We applaud the visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence. This well-deserved recognition showcases the impact and the transformative power of our innovations which will inspire us."