Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn Bhd have announced a collaboration to develop a hybrid cloud 5G core network designed to support future technologies and applications.
Over the next three years, this strategic collaboration will drive innovation and advancement in TM’s 5G Core project, focusing on state-of-the-art technologies such as bare metal containers, SDN-based architecture, hardware acceleration, CUPS, and 3-layer decoupling. These technological advancements will pave the way for a converged, open, reliable, trusted, and efficient 5G core network.
The deployment of this network is expected to transform the processing and transmission of data, and significantly affect the development of future technologies and applications.
Furthermore, it will address the growing demand for network bandwidth and speed as Malaysia’s 5G adoption and ecosystem expands.
The converged network integration will enhance TM’s ability to deliver seamless connectivity and exceptional network performance across various industries, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and education.
Moreover, the hybrid cloud 5G core network will support the growth of smart cities, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other next-generation technologies requiring fast low-latency connectivity.
Jasmine Lee Sze Inn, TM’s Executive Vice President for Mobile, stated: “TM is pleased to partner ZTE in building a hybrid cloud 5G core network that is designed to meet the rising needs for future technologies.
This strategic partnership will transform 5G-enabled networks to deliver innovative solutions and services through our state-of-the-art network and infrastructure, and enable seamless connectivity and exceptional network performance.”
This partnership signifies a major milestone in the advancement of 5G technology in Malaysia. The innovative hybrid cloud 5G core network is set to revolutionise the country’s telecommunications sector, providing customers with an unparalleled user experience while enhancing the network’s reliability, security, and efficiency.
Steven Ge said: “We’re excited to strengthen our partnership with TM through the development of a hybrid cloud 5G core network. This will accelerate the launch of the 5G network across Malaysia, which will bring forth innovation into the market,” added Steven Ge, ZTE Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer.
