Nokia has officially signed a contract with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Open DC, to modernize Open DC’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers, enhancing both security and network performance. This partnership not only aligns with Malaysia’s National Cloud Computing Policy but also meets the rigorous demands of banking and financial area, establishing EBB and Open DC as pivotal players in advancing the country’s digital infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Nokia’s IP network solution will interconnect six AI data centers, including CJ1 Cyberjaya, JB1 Menara MSC Cyberport, JB2 Menara Ansar in Johor Bahru, PE1 Menara Suntech, PE2 at Bayan Lepas Industrial Park in Penang, with the upcoming D8-1 project in Kedah. By deploying this advanced network, EBB aims to provide a highly reliable infrastructure with improved security and superior performance. This initiative aligns seamlessly with EBB’s vision of “Innovating Connectivity” and Open DC’s mission to “Develop the Connectivity Hubs at the Most Strategic Locations.”
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Furthermore, Nokia and EBB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on data center solutions and quantum-safe networks (QSN). Together, the companies will develop a joint go-to-market strategy, offering enterprise tenants advanced services such as multi-cloud connectivity, QSN solutions, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection and mitigation. They will also work together to test and validate the Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric with Event-Driven Automation (EDA) tools, and DDoS security measures, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to pioneering technologies that deliver exceptional value to our customers and contribute to Malaysia’s economic growth under the MYDIGITAL policy. Nokia’s solutions will enhance our security, scalability, and sustainability, enabling us to build connectivity hubs that support AI-driven innovation and create new revenue opportunities for enterprises,” said Wong Weng Yew, Managing Director at Open DC.
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Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks for Asia Pacific at Nokia, added, “Nokia has emerged as a trusted partner of data center companies across the world, supporting their efforts to build digital infrastructure that meets the demand for secure, high-performance networks. This collaboration with Extreme Broadband will help us play a bigger role in Malaysia’s rapidly growing data center industry. Our field-proven IP solutions empower data center operators to achieve unmatched reliability and scalability while efficiently meeting evolving demands.”
Nokia’s Data Center Fabric, Data Center Gateway, and quantum-safe network solutions will modernize Open DC’s AI data centers, providing long-term improvements in scalability, security, and energy efficiency. The integration of Nokia’s 7250 and 7220 Interconnect Routers further strengthens the network’s performance, helping enterprises leverage advanced AI-driven capabilities effectively.
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