- Both parties did observe feasible opportunities for deploying, utilising 5G options
- Collaboration may expand to security, green tech &, bright school solutions
Using Maxis ‘ network infrastructure and technological prowess in addition to UTAR’s reputation as a renowned higher education institution, the two companies, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications company, and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR ), to jointly develop 5G solutions.
Maxis stated in a statement that the two organizations would look into economically feasible ways to deploy and use 5G options with an emphasis on development in healthcare and education. Also, the partnership may expand to developing solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, clean technology, and intelligent campus initiatives, even utilising Maxis ‘ powerful network infrastructure.
In healthcare, potential 5G-enabled solutions include remote surgery (telesurgery ), advanced telemedicine, remote consultations, and real-time health monitoring. In terms of knowledge, 5G options aim to enhance the learning experience by providing immersive environments and engaging content distribution. For instance, 5G-powered augmented reality ( AR ) applications could make it possible to access lectures remotely while enhancing the user experience with multimedia content integrated into real-world settings.
The engagement was formalised at a memorandum of understanding ( MoU) filing meeting, where Prof. Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR leader, and Prateek Pashine, Maxis chief business business officer, represented their respective companies.
Prof. Dr Ewe remarked,” I am happy that UTAR is collaborating with Maxis on this innovative quest to build cutting-edge 5G options. This collaboration is in line with UTAR’s determination to funding research and development that addresses pressing issues in healthcare and education. By utilizing the complementary strengths of academia and industry, we may co-create revolutionary solutions that advance societal progress and technology.
Prateek Pashine continued,” Maxis is delighted to partner with a like-minded lover like UTAR as we explore the possibilities that 5G technology has opened up.” Healthcare and education are critical areas that need future-ready thoughts, and industry-academia collaborations like this will promote development. Through Maxis Business, we aim to help 5G solutions that change healthcare delivery and education environments, making them more powerful, visible, and tailored”.
This partnership builds on earlier initiatives by Maxis Business, Maxis ‘ B2B arm, to encourage businesses in Malaysia to adopt 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions. Maxis Business remains committed to being the digital business partner of choice by offering end-to-end connectivity and connectivity-plus solutions.
UTAR selected Maxis to provide high-speed internet to its Sungai Long and Kampar campuses in 2019. Maxis provided these campuses with connectivity solutions that made it possible for UTAR to seamlessly scale bandwidth in response to much higher speed requirements as a result of the collaboration.