Malaysian telco Maxis announced on Wednesday it is partnering with Singtel to launch an all-in-one platform for 5G network, edge computing, cloud and services orchestration that enables vertical enterprises to incorporate 5G into their digital transformation strategies.
Maxis said the platform – which will be offered via its enterprise arm, Maxis Business, and is built on Singtel’s Paragon cloud orchestration solution for telcos – will enable on-demand edge computing services, providing customers with access to low-latency computing, GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) and storage.
The platform’s ability to process data from end-users and devices at the edge using AI enables real-time processing and intelligent decision-making, Maxis said.
Maxis also said the Paragon’s marketplace model makes it easy for enterprises to create network slices on-demand and deploy mission-critical 5G applications on MEC with the click of a button.
Maxis CEO Goh Seow Eng said the platform will make 5G-Advanced and 5G technology, edge and multi-cloud computing more accessible to Malaysian businesses and accelerate digital transformation across various verticals such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and public services.
“Our collaboration addresses customer needs by providing a unified 5G platform that simplifies orchestration across network and cloud environments,” he said in a statement. “The platform enables greater access, speed and flexibility for businesses to deploy and manage 5G and cloud computing solutions seamlessly. This will help them to focus on their core business, further strengthening their competitiveness globally.”
“We’ve seen a strong shift in demand from enterprises for 5G and edge computing capabilities to accelerate their digital transformation, 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.”
