Maxis has announced that it will work with Nokia to strengthen the security and reliability of its network, as well as build part of its 5G core ecosystem to meet future connectivity needs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Maxis and Nokia was signed during MWC 2024 held at the Malaysia Pavilion in Barcelona last month. Communications Minister Fahmi Fazil and MCMC Chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din witnessed the ceremony.
Maxis collaborates with Nokia to enhance security and reliability
According to Maxis, the partnership with Nokia will see the implementation of new technologies to further strengthen Maxis’ network and enhance security and reliability. This includes quantum-safe optical networking that protects against threats from both classical and quantum computers.
Additionally, the companies added that they will explore innovations in facilitating efficient and scalable connectivity across cloud environments to enhance network security. Increased security also benefits enterprise customers.
Maxis said the move is in line with the growing demand for network infrastructure capable of supporting robust interconnectivity and seamless cross-border data exchange, backed by more secure optical data centres. ing.
Nokia to build part of 5G core ecosystem
Maxis has also partnered with Nokia as a key partner to build part of the 5G core ecosystem to meet future connectivity needs. This includes the use of cloud-native solutions that will allow Maxis to take full advantage of his 5G capabilities, increasing functionality, reliability and efficiency to power the next generation of his 5G products. You will be able to strengthen it.
Maxis CEO Goh Seow Eng said: “Maxis is pleased to deepen our partnership with Nokia and extend our long-standing collaboration over the past 20 years to be a pioneer on the connectivity front. We look forward to working closely together to innovate across the ecosystem and 5G services so that we can meet our customers’ ever-increasing demands for fast, secure and reliable connectivity in the future. ”
Meanwhile, South Ngiam Ming Kin, Head of Asia Network Infrastructure at Nokia, said: This partnership opens opportunities for Maxis and Nokia to explore and succeed together.
Network infrastructure segments such as fixed networks, IP, and optical networks will leverage the rising demand for data centers, 5G, and computing power in the country in line with the artificial intelligence (AI) wave. ”
