KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) enterprise and government sector solutions arm TM One and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) have extended their partnership to spur state's digital economy, digital society and government services through enhanced connectivity.

The parties recently exchanged a master service agreement to expand Sarawak's digital infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and smart services in driving the state's digital transformation. 

The collaboration is aligned with the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy and Post-Covid Development Strategy 2030.

The partnership includes TM One's Metro-E solution, a flexible, secure and high-performance bandwidth connectivity scalable to up to 10Gbps. 

Its dedicated access for critical applications, proactive security monitoring and nationwide coverage addresses the service levels needed for enterprises and government agencies alike.

TM One executive vice president Shazurawati Abd Karim said the Metro-E project will bolster Sarawak's digital economy, fostering innovation, improving access to digital services and bridging the digital divide across locations. 

"High-speed connectivity at these 81 sites is essential for the adoption of advanced technologies, improving customer experiences and operational efficiency," he said in a statement.

TM One said the five-year project will also deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and rural areas, supporting key sectors such as education, healthcare and local businesses. 

This will facilitate cloud computing, telemedicine, online education and a variety of other digital solutions, furthering Sarawak's digital progress. 

The partnership reaffirms TM One and SDEC's commitment to transform Sarawak, empowering local communities and businesses, as well as enhancing government services through digital technologies.

https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/12/1153115/tm-sdec-extend-ties-drive-digital-economy