TM has partnered with Nokia to enhance its international optical network. This collaboration is specifically designed to address the growing demand for high-speed connectivity, particularly from hyperscaler customers such as large cloud service providers – a crucial requirement for Malaysia’s next step as a digital hub in Southeast Asia.
The cornerstone of this upgrade lies in Nokia’s advanced Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology. DWDM essentially acts like a multi-lane highway for data transmission, allowing TM to transmit multiple data streams simultaneously over a single fibre optic cable. This translates to a significant increase in network capacity, enabling TM to handle the ever-growing volume of data traffic seamlessly.
Nokia’s contribution goes beyond just hardware. The new network will be powered by Nokia’s fifth-generation super-coherent Photonic Service Engine (PSE-Vs) technology. This advanced engine ensures superior transmission performance over long distances, resulting in improved scalability, interoperability, and lower energy consumption. This aligns perfectly with TM’s strategic direction of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) for network management, as the energy efficiency of the PSE-Vs reduces operational costs.
Beyond enhanced capacity and performance, TM will leverage Nokia’s WaveSuite platform. This software suite provides TM with a comprehensive set of tools for optimizing network operations and unlocking new revenue streams. WaveSuite allows efficient network management, simplifies service creation, and facilitates automation, which is crucial for AI-powered network management.
This partnership between TM and Nokia has far-reaching implications beyond just network upgrades. The enhanced network will create a high-speed expressway for data traffic flowing between Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. This improved connectivity will solidify Malaysia’s position as a leading provider of high-speed and reliable optical network services in Southeast Asia, attracting more hyperscaler customers and fostering regional economic growth.
John Harrington, Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Sales for Network Infrastructure at Nokia, highlighted the significance of this collaboration. “We are delighted to collaborate with TM to help them meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity,” he said. “Our advanced optical solutions, including the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) family for access and metro aggregation, and the WaveSuite applications for network management and service creation, will enable TM to provide a world-class network experience to its customers.”