TM R&D Inks MoU with ZTE to Collaborate on Optical Network Research, Bringing the First 50Gbps Bandwidth Experience to Malaysia

  • Collaboration for joint research in the areas of Next Generation Passive Optical Networks to enhance bandwidth experience for users in Malaysia
  • TM R&D and ZTE have successfully proved an ultra-wide transmission rate of 50GPON technology.


Telekom Research & Development Sdn Bhd (TM R&D), the innovation arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn Bhd (ZTE), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, to collaborate on optical network research, bringing the first 50Gbps bandwidth experience to Malaysia.

The MoU was signed by Dr Sharlene Thiagarajah, Chief Executive Officer, TM R&D and Steven Ge, Chief Executive Officer, ZTE Malaysia. Under this agreement, TM R&D and ZTE will jointly explore the capabilities of next-generation. Passive Optical Network (PON) access technology, 50GPON, to support various application scenarios. In addition, both entities will look into use cases that can deliver ultra-broadband access to the government, enterprise and consumers, as well as support the requirements of innovative services such as 5G, Cloud Virtual Reality (VR), industrial intelligent manufacturing for high bandwidth, low latency & jitter, and clock synchronisation, all of which will enhance the user
experience in Malaysia.

Commenting on the MoU, Dr. Sharlene Thiagarajah, Chief Executive Officer, TM R&D said, “TM R&D is committed to conducting research on future technologies and innovating new value-added smarter eco-systems that will improve the quality of user experience, and ultimately bring a positive impact on their lives. This fits well into the TM Group’s transformation towards becoming a human-centred TechCo. We are very excited to partner with a renowned global player such as ZTE to innovate on future generation PON technology in line with the global trend and technology roadmap.”

Meanwhile, Steven Ge, Chief Executive Officer, ZTE Malaysia shared, “With Gigabit home broadband services widely used in Malaysia at present, and the basic fixed network is in the time window of evolution from GPON to 10G PON, this partnership could not have come at a better time.”

“ZTE is pleased with the opportunity to collaborate with TM R&D on future research in nextgeneration PON technology supporting Digital Malaysia,” he added.

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This news release has been published in the following media:

  1. Berita Harian “TM R&D, ZTE bawa lebar jalur 50 Gbps ke Malaysia”- Page 25
  2. Borneo Post (Kuching) “TM R&D inks MOU with ZTE for optical network research, bringing first 50Gpbs bandwidth to Malaysia” – Page A2
  3. The Sun “TM, ZTE to bring 50Gbps bandwidth to Malaysia” – Page 11
  4. Kosmo – Ketua, Page 18
  5. Malay Mail, TM teams up with ZTE to enable Malaysia’s first 50Gbps fibre broadband experience
  6. Utusan Online TM R&D, ZTE jalin kerjasama dalam penyelidikan rangkaian optik
  7. Berita Harian TM R&D, ZTE bawa lebar jalur 50 Gbps ke Malaysia
  8. SoyaCincau TM teams up with ZTE to enable Malaysia’s first 50Gbps fibre broadband experience
  9. Business Today TM R&D Inks MoU With ZTE To Partner On Optical Network Research
  10. NST TM R&D collaborates with ZTE Malaysia to leverage on optical network research
  11. The Star TM explores partnership with ZTE Malaysia on optical network research
  12. Digital News Asia TM R&D inks Mou with ZTE to collaborate on optical network research
  13. Disruptive Tech Asia TM R&D Inks Mou with ZTE on Optical Network Research Collaboration
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