CelcomDigi today has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with satellite solutions provider SES at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Its aim is to explore a strategic partnership to provide connectivity using the latter’s Medium-Earth-Orbit (MEO) and Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) satellites for businesses and communities in Malaysia.
The telco, along with its subsidiaries, will partner with SES to study the establishment of a domestic hub for Satellite Communication (SatCom) services within the country. The collaboration entails leveraging the solutions provider’s satellite technologies in conjunction with CelcomDigi’s infrastructure, including facilities managed by Celcom Timur Sdn Bhd. This aims to offer high-quality satellite connectivity services tailored for enterprises, characterised by fast data transfer rates, minimal delay, and a guaranteed service level agreement (SLA).
SES operates a fleet of 70 satellites, of which 26 are positioned in MEO. These orbit approximately 8,000km above the Earth’s surface, enabling them to deliver top-tier connectivity services globally. CelcomDigi adds that it will also explore the potential integration of various connectivity solutions like 4G, 5G, SDWAN, and managed Wi-Fi using SES’s satellite technology.
CelcomDigi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi expressed enthusiasm about their collaboration with SES, particularly in Malaysia, foreseeing opportunities to improve the telco’s 4G LTE and 5G services. He adds that the partnership could also potentially extend digital opportunities to more Malaysians in today’s digital economy, prioritising reliable service delivery. Meanwhile, SES global head of enterprise & cloud Nadine Allen echoed this sentiment, emphasising the significance of connectivity in the digital age and their commitment to jointly connect businesses and communities, especially in remote areas of Malaysia.
On a related note, the telco recently announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) earlier this week at MWC 2024. The partnership will see the telco utilising the latter’s Amazon Bedrock platform to establish an AI Sandbox, which will then be used to develop generative AI tools that can be integrated into its operations in various aspects.
(Source: CelcomDigi [newsroom])
