Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 5, Nokia has collaborated with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its subsidiary, Open DC, to enhance AI data centres across Malaysia. The partnership focuses on improving performance, security, and sustainability at Open DC’s facilities, positioning EBB and Open DC as key players in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure sector.

The initiative supports Malaysia’s National Cloud Computing Policy and meets the stringent requirements of the banking and financial services industry. Nokia will deploy its advanced Data Center Fabric, Data Center Gateway, and quantum-safe networking technologies, alongside energy-efficient 7250 and 7220 Interconnect Routers, to ensure scalability and robust protection for Open DC’s data centres.

Wong Weng Yew, managing director at Open DC, said: “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.”

Nokia’s IP network solutions will connect six Open DC sites, including CJ1 Cyberjaya, JB1 Menara MSC Cyberport, and JB2 Menara Ansar in Johor Bahru, PE1 Menara Suntech and PE2 Bayan Lepas Industrial Park in Penang, and the upcoming D8-1 facility in Kedah. These deployments aim to provide reliable, secure networks, aligning with EBB’s vision of “Innovating Connectivity” and Open DC’s goal to establish strategic connectivity hubs across Malaysia.

Additionally, Nokia and EBB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop joint strategies for AI and data centre connectivity. The agreement includes collaboration on enterprise connectivity, multi-cloud integration, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection, with joint testing of Nokia’s Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric with Event-Driven Automation tools, and DDoS security solutions.

Kent Wong, vice president and head of IP networks for Asia Pacific at Nokia, said: “Nokia has emerged as a trusted partner of data centre 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 centre industry. Our field-proven IP solutions empower data centre operators to achieve unmatched reliability and scalability while efficiently meeting the evolving demands.”

Nokia’s 2025 Industrial Digitalization Report, released in collaboration with GlobalData, highlights that 87% of on-premise edge and private network adopters of AI achieve a return on investment within one year. The report also notes that 57% of respondents prioritize cybersecurity when deploying mission-critical infrastructure, underscoring the importance of secure networks in the data centre industry.