Maxis, Nokia collaborate to drive next-generation connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd and Nokia are collaborating to drive next-generation connectivity to enhance network security and reliability, as well as Maxis’ engagement of Nokia as a partner to build part of Maxis’ 5G Core ecosystem in meeting future connectivity needs.

Maxis said it will work with Nokia to explore the implementation of newer technologies to further fortify Maxis’ networks, strengthening security and reliability as part of the collaboration.

“This includes quantum-safe optical networking that protects against threats by both classical and quantum computers,” it said in a statement today.

In addition, it said both companies would explore innovation around facilitating efficient and scalable connectivity across cloud environments to bolster network security, with the strengthened security to benefit enterprise customers too.

“These measures are in line with the growing demand for network infrastructure that can support robust interconnectivity and seamless cross-border data exchange, backed by more secure optical data centres,” it added.

The collaboration was formalised during a memorandum of understanding (MOU) ceremony at the Malaysia Pavilion of the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, witnessed by Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil. Also present was Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din.

According to Maxis, it had recently engaged Nokia as a key partner to build part of its 5G Core ecosystem to meet future connectivity needs, which includes utilising cloud-native solutions that will enable Maxis to fully leverage 5G capabilities, with greater functionality, reliability, and efficiency to power next generation 5G offerings.

Maxis chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng said the integrated telecommunications provider looks forward to closer collaboration to innovate across its network ecosystem and 5G offerings to ensure Maxis is future-ready to meet customers’ ever-increasing demand for fast, secure and reliable connectivity. – BK