- The MoU will see both companies leverage respective strengths to encourage adoption and commercialisation of 5G-powered applications and solutions to businesses, also known as X2B
- Both parties will also explore initiatives that further promote X2B use cases, such as testing of new technologies and introduction of an ecosystem of 5G terminal partners to suit specific enterprise needs
- Huawei Malaysia also commits to share global insights and X2B success stories that U Mobile may potentially adapt for the Malaysian market
Beijing, 28 September 2024 – U Mobile, the award-winning mobile and digital services provider, and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and promote the adoption and commercialisation of X2B – 5G-powered applications, solutions and intelligent services to businesses – in Malaysia. Leveraging Huawei’s vast global experience, U Mobile aims to adapt relevant X2B use cases to suit Malaysian market needs, in line with the telco’s corporate agenda of supporting enterprises in their innovation, efficiency and productivity drive.
Under the MoU, U Mobile and Huawei Malaysia will collaborate to provide end-to-end technology enablers and solutions, such as enterprise 5G core network, data centres and cloud infrastructure, for X2B applications in verticals including, but not limited, to manufacturing, retail and agriculture. To ensure the success of this partnership, U Mobile will also tap into Huawei’s advanced cloud infrastructure in Malaysia as well as its ecosystem of international and local partners to further enhance Malaysia’s X2B landscape.
As part of the MoU, U Mobile and Huawei Malaysia will push X2B innovation by testing new technologies such as RedCap, passive-IoT and mmWave as well as by developing 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) applications to enhance use cases like live broadcast, transportation and Internet of Video Things. In addition, the partnership also involves an ecosystem of 5G terminal partners that will provide a range of terminal devices suitable for specific enterprise demands. These partner devices will be verified by Huawei Malaysia for performance, quality, and interoperability to ensure smooth adoption.
“U Mobile is delighted to collaborate with Huawei Malaysia once again, to further enhance our ability to provide cutting-edge connectivity solutions to power applications for enterprises. This latest strategic partnership with Huawei Malaysia will help accelerate enterprise adoption of 5G, 5G-Advanced and future technologies in their operations, enhancing innovation, efficiency and also productivity. This move is also in line with our continuing efforts to meet national goals of transforming Malaysia into a technology driven nation by creating opportunities for all Malaysians to thrive in a digital economy,” said Navin Manian, Chief Marketing Officer of U Mobile.
“As a global leader in 5G innovation, Huawei Malaysia is fully committed to empowering Malaysian businesses through the transformative potential of X2B solutions. This partnership with U Mobile reflects our ongoing efforts to develop a future-ready ecosystem that not only strengthens enterprise capabilities but also aligns with Malaysia’s vision of becoming a technologically-driven economy. Together, we aim to deliver cutting-edge X2B solutions that drive productivity and long-term growth for enterprises across various sectors,” said Simon Sun, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Malaysia.
The MoU signing ceremony took place at Huawei’s Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Beijing, China with Navin Manian, U Mobile’s Chief Marketing Officer and Neil Tomkinson, U Mobile’s Chief Information Officer; along with Tonny Bao, President of Global Government Affairs and Vice President of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd along with Simon Sun, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Malaysia. The signing was witnessed by YB Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Mano Verabathran, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Communications Malaysia.
