On September 20, 2025, Team Rio Students from the University of Danang (UD), Vietnam–Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), has been crowned Champion of the IoT Challenge - 2025 with "Smarted Stock"​.

IoT Challenge - 2025 is an innovation competition co-organized by FPT Software and Silicon Labs. The five-member team includes: Huỳnh Ngọc Khanh (team leader), Nguyễn Văn Thiện, Võ Thiện, Ngô Văn Nhân and La Văn Anh Chi, all from the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Electronics.

 "Smarted Stock" aims to solve the problem of pharmaceutical inventory management, addressing shortcomings in the actual conditions of hospitals and medical facilities.

With their knowledge, skills, confidence, and courage, the students from UD - VKU demonstrated their ability to apply technology in a solution that contributes to solving real-world problems, thereby convincing the Jury and the academic and IT communities who attended and cheered for the competing teams.

Built on an integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies - core pillars of Industry 4.0, "Smarted Stock" delivers a comprehensive platform that automates inventory workflows, reduces staffing and time costs, and improves accuracy and control in pharmaceutical oversight. Its advanced feature set aligns with the modernization needs of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, enhancing reliability and scalability for real-world deployment.

According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dong, Chief Delivery Officer, FPT Software, IoT Challenge - 2025 not only creates opportunities and an academic playground for developing 4.0 technology talents but also connects students with experts, supporting innovative ideas and solutions. 

With 140 teams and 700 contestants from 70 universities bringing more than 200 ideas and technological solutions to the IoT Challenge 2025, and after outperforming 10 teams in the national final round, the success of UD - VKU students not only helps shine a light on the university’s brand and training quality but also demonstrates the creative potential of students. 

UD Media

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