The collaboration is expected to demonstrate how CSPs can speed up 5G adoption and grow their B2B engagements based on 5G use-cases
Ericsson announces collaboration with Intel to advance 5G usage and adoption in Malaysia. (Credit: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson)
Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson has announced a collaboration with Intel to develop 5G use cases that can expedite digitalisation in Malaysia.
In this regard, both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
The partnership is expected to advance the adoption of the new technology by enterprises in the country.
Intel and Ericsson expect to partner on their respective technology expertise.
The collaboration is expected to demonstrate how communications service providers (CSPs) can speed up 5G adoption and grow their business-to-business (B2B) engagements based on 5G use-cases.
Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh head David Hägerbro said: “5G is a platform for innovation and will transform the way enterprises operate.
“Ericsson’s collaboration with Intel in Malaysia will contribute to the adoption of 5G and development of the local ecosystem that will in turn drive Malaysia’s digital transformation.”
Ericsson stated that the areas selected for collaboration are the co-development of enterprise use cases in selected verticals including manufacturing, transport, and logistics.
Besides, the partnership between the companies entails collaboration on the benefits of digitalisation for emerging economies as well as the role of 5G connectivity in developing sustainable and resilient digital economies.
Intel Malaysia managing director AK Chong said: “With the increasing digitalisation of our society and economy, 5G is becoming a fundamental component to drive innovation across all business segments.
“This collaboration demonstrates how the Malaysian 5G infrastructure with innovative edge services – powered by Ericsson and Intel technologies – enables local enterprises to transform and accelerate their businesses through digital solutions.”
Around this time last year, Ericsson inked an MoU with Bahrain Telecommunication Company (Batelco) to partner on next-generation 5G technologies and innovations in Bahrain. Under the MoU, the companies were expected to collaborate on Voice over New Radio (NR) and advanced charging system.