Asia-Pacific
Nokia and EBB boost AI data centres in Malaysia
Nokia and EBB modernise AI data centres in Malaysia with secure, sustainable networking solutions.
Headline
Nokia and EBB modernise AI data centres in Malaysia with secure, sustainable networking solutions.
Context
• Nokia will interlink six Open DC AI-optimised data centres—including sites in Cyberjaya, Johor Bahru, Penang and Kedah—using its Data Centre Fabric, Gateway, quantum-safe networking and high-efficiency routers. • A broader MoU establishes joint go-to-market plans for multi-cloud integration, enterprise connectivity, DDoS mitigation and validation of technologies under Malaysia’s MYDIGITAL and National Cloud Computing Policy.
Evidence
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Analysis
Nokia has signed a partnership with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its Open DC arm to modernise AI-focused data centres in Malaysia. The deployment spans six sites: CJ1 in Cyberjaya; JB1 Menara MSC and JB2 Menara Ansar in Johor Bahru; PE1 Menara Suntech and PE2 in Bayan Lepas, Penang; plus a forthcoming site D8-1 in Kedah. The upgrade includes Nokia’s Data Centre Fabric, Gateway and quantum-safe network technology, together with its 7250 and 7220 Interconnect Routers, designed for energy-efficient, high-performance operations. In addition, Nokia and EBB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on market development and technology validation. The joint initiatives will focus on enterprise services—such as multi-cloud interconnect, quantum-safe enterprise connectivity and DDoS protection—as well as testing automation tools including Event-Driven Automation (EDA) and security orchestration. Also read: DBS Africa: Cameroon IT services and business connectivity Also read: Newtelnet Cameroun SAS: Business connectivity and network solutions
Key Points
- What happened：Deployment across six AI data centres
- Why it’s important
Actions
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