From Forbmax to Betacodes: Pioneering Pakistan’s Sovereign AI Future
As the global discussion around Artificial Intelligence intensifies, a critical question emerges for nations shaping their digital futures: who truly owns the AI infrastructure, intelligence, and data? For Pakistan, the answer is becoming clear with Betacodes, formerly known as Forbmax.
Now part of BetaBytes Holding and an Official NVIDIA NCP Partner, Betacodes Pakistan has rebranded and redefined its mission. With significant investment from BetaBytes Holding, the company is moving Pakistan from being an AI consumer to an AI owner, building the foundation for national self-reliance in technology.
At the heart of this transformation is DataNext, a pioneering AI Factory platform designed to allow local government and private organizations to build, train, and deploy AI models within Pakistan. This ensures that sensitive data remains local, aligning with national regulations while supporting innovation.
Betacodes’ current initiatives include:
- Sovereign AI Platforms: National-scale AI models governed under local laws.
- GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS): Providing the computational power needed for research and enterprise applications through NVIDIA-certified infrastructure.
- Enterprise Agentic AI: Autonomous AI systems that manage workflows and digital assets beyond simple chatbots.
- Media & Intelligence Systems: AI-driven surveillance and analytics to enhance public safety and national security.
Waqar Ali, CEO of Betacodes Pakistan, emphasized the importance of this shift: “This is the realization of a long-held vision to give Pakistan true ownership of its AI destiny. Pakistan will not just consume AI; Pakistan will produce it.”
Supporting the initiative, Mario Glas, CEO of BetaBytes Holding, Singapore, highlighted the aim to bring world-class infrastructure to Pakistan. He noted that BetaBytes was established to accelerate sovereign AI ecosystems in emerging markets, delivering NVIDIA-certified GPU cloud platforms and high-standard AI deployment capabilities directly to the country.
Sovereign AI is more than a technical ambition—it is a strategic necessity. Hospitals, banks, and government agencies increasingly rely on AI for decision-making and public services. Locally trained AI ensures cultural relevance, regulatory compliance, and data security, all while reducing dependence on foreign systems.
By creating National AI Factories and GPU Clouds, Betacodes and DataNext are establishing the backbone for a secure, self-sustaining digital economy. With major national deployments on the horizon, Pakistan is taking control of its AI destiny, signaling the start of a new era of technological independence.
