Maxis has joined forces with Singtel to launch Malaysia’s first integrated platform for 5G networks, Edge computing, Cloud, and services orchestration, leveraging Singtel’s Paragon solution for telecommunications networks. This new platform aims to make 5G-Advanced (5G-A), 5G technology, Edge computing, and multi-Cloud services more accessible to Malaysian enterprises, thereby accelerating digital transformation across sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and public services.
The partnership was officially announced at the Malaysia Commercialisation Year (MCY) Summit 2024, an event organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to enhance the national commercialisation ecosystem. The Summit was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Maxis booth by Mr Goh Seow Eng, Chief Executive Officer of Maxis, and Mr Manoj Prasanna Kumar, Chief Technology Officer of Singtel Digital InfraCo.
Available through Maxis Business, the enterprise division of Maxis, the platform will offer ‘on-demand’ Edge computing services, allowing customers to access low-latency computing, GPU as a Service (GPUaaS), and storage solutions. With multi-access Edge computing (MEC) capabilities, data from end-users and devices can be processed locally at the edge. This, combined with AI, enables real-time data processing and intelligent decision-making.
Paragon provides a robust marketplace accessible to both Maxis customers and partners, enabling enterprises to easily create network slices on-demand and deploy mission-critical 5G applications on MEC, all at the click of a button.
“Our collaboration addresses customer needs by providing a unified 5G platform that simplifies orchestration across network and cloud environments. The platform enables greater access, speed and flexibility for businesses to deploy and manage 5G and Cloud computing solutions seamlessly,” said Goh Seow Eng, CEO of Maxis. “This will help them to focus on their core business, further strengthening their competitiveness globally. As the country’s leading integrated telco, we look forward to accelerating 5G-A and 5G adoption and the digitalisation of Malaysian businesses as the preferred digital business partner.”
“We’ve seen a strong shift in demand from enterprises for 5G and Edge computing capabilities to accelerate their digital transformation. Singtel has been leading the charge, forging various strategic partnerships with telcos globally with Paragon, being instrumental in this adoption,” added Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel Digital InfraCo. “Paragon enables faster monetisation of 5G infrastructure by reducing complexities for telcos to deliver and scale 5G use cases. We are pleased to partner with Maxis to mutually expand and deepen the service opportunities of 5G and edge monetisation in Malaysia.”
The platform’s capabilities are set to benefit a broad spectrum of enterprise applications across various sectors that require high-speed data processing, such as real-time analytics, mixed reality, and autonomous systems. The platform will be locally hosted and deployed in Malaysia, ensuring it meets the cybersecurity and data sovereignty needs of Malaysian businesses.
Platforms powered by Paragon have already been successfully deployed in four ASEAN markets. Maxis is bringing this capability exclusively to Malaysia, making it easier for multinational companies to operate seamlessly with a unified architecture and common experience across the region. This deployment is particularly timely as Malaysia prepares for its ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, when the country will play a leading role in advancing the region’s economic and digital goals.
This partnership highlights Maxis’ commitment to driving innovation and enabling Industry 4.0 transformation through practical use cases. Beyond 5G and Cloud-native solutions, Maxis is also leading the development of next-generation technologies in Malaysia, including artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G-Advanced technology.
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