KUCHING: PP Telecommunication (PPTEL) had formed a partnership with Juniper Networks (JNPR), a leader in secure, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven networks to accelerate digital transformation in East Malaysia.
According to a PPTEL statement yesterday, the partnership will provide a foundation to help PPTEL meet the demand for critical high-speed internet connectivity, enabling consumers and businesses access to richer digital experiences and services.
“The move also comes as Sarawak, the largest state in East Malaysia, prepares to undergo major changes to its digital infrastructure as part of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority’s (SMA) plans to fast track the state’s digital economy,” it said.
PPTEL said the service provider’s infrastructure puts the firm in a unique position to support these plans as they rely on submarine cables from strategic locations in the region to drive latency down while keeping services efficient and cost-effective.
“PPTEL is also building the first Tier IV data centre in East Malaysia, a testament to the company’s commitment to delivering effective, scalable and flexible services that will drive Sarawak’s digital economy.”
To better support Sarawak’s digital economy aspirations as well as PPTEL’s own plans to spread its services throughout Southeast Asia, the service provider has chosen Juniper’s routing and switching solutions to build its new core network.
“Juniper’s MX Series Universal Routing Platforms and FX Series Switches will deliver industry-leading system capacity, density, security and performance.”
With its Juniper-powered network and BaSICS Cable System, PPTEL will be able to provide high-quality, low-latency access to consumers and companies in Sarawak and Southeast Asia.
“Furthermore, with 5G on the horizon, the solutions offered by Juniper will enable PPTEL to scale their network efficiently and ensure that consumers and businesses are able to fully harness the benefits of 5G connectivity from providing high-volume streaming content and new digital experiences to unlocking business opportunities.”
PPTEL Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Smith said there are more opportunities for Sarawak to advance in its digital transformation.
“We are excited to partner with Juniper Networks in this journey.
“As Sarawak and the rest of Malaysia prepare for 5G, it is critical that our infrastructure is innovative and ahead of the curve to deliver the network experiences we desire.
“Juniper has long been recognised as a market leader in this space, and through our continued collaboration, we hope to provide enterprises and consumers with a networking experience unlike any other,” Smith stated.
Meanwhile, JNPR Senior Director for ASEAN and Taiwan Perry Sui also said they are thrilled to partner with PPTEL in their network transformation journey that will support Sarawak’s digital economy.
“PPTEL has always played an important role in the advancement of networking in Malaysia.
“Through Juniper’s experience-first networking approach, we are committed to helping PPTEL ensure that enterprises and consumers in Sarawak and beyond become better connected and are ready to take on digitalisation,” Sui added.
