Maxis and UTAR forge innovative partnership to develop 5G solutions in healthcare and education
- MoU to explore commercially viable opportunities related to the development of 5G solutions in healthcare and education
- Collaboration will also facilitate the development solutions by leveraging Maxis’ network infrastructure and UTAR’s expertise
- Maxis Business showcases commitment to being digital business partner of choice
Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telco, and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) are collaborating on the joint development of 5G solutions, leveraging Maxis’ network infrastructure and technology capabilities and UTAR’s expertise as a leading institution of higher education.
The two organisations will explore commercially viable opportunities related to the deployment and utilisation of 5G solutions, focusing on innovation in the fields of healthcare and education. Beyond these two fields, joint solutions such as on cybersecurity, green technology and smart campus initiatives may also be developed leveraging Maxis’ network infrastructure.
In the healthcare field, potential 5G-enabled solutions may include remote surgery (telesurgery), advanced telemedicine, remote consultations and real-time health monitoring. As for education, solutions may be developed to facilitate and enhance the learning experience through immersive environments and interactive content delivery.
For instance, 5G-enabled augmented reality (AR) applications can enable remote access and participation in lectures whilst enriching the learning experience through multimedia content integrated into real-world environments.
The collaboration was formalised at a MoU signing ceremony, with Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR President, and Prateek Pashine, Maxis Chief Enterprise Business Officer representing the respective organisations.
“I am delighted that UTAR is collaborating with Maxis on this innovative journey to develop cutting-edge 5G solutions. This partnership aligns with UTAR’s commitment to fostering research and innovation that addresses critical needs in healthcare and education. By leveraging the combined strengths of academia and industry, we can co-create transformative solutions that contribute to technological advancements and societal progress.” - Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR President
“Maxis is proud to collaborate with a like-minded partner in UTAR as we together explore the world of possibilities enabled by 5G technology. Healthcare and education are critical fields that require future-ready ideas, and industry-academia collaborations such as this will help to accelerate innovation. Through Maxis Business, we look forward to enabling 5G solutions that can transform healthcare delivery and education environments, making them more dynamic, accessible and personalised.” - Prateek Pashine, Maxis Chief Enterprise Business Officer
This collaboration builds on prior initiatives by Maxis Business, Maxis’ B2B arm, to drive greater adoption of 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions among businesses in Malaysia. Maxis Business remains committed to being the digital business partner of choice through its end-to-end connectivity and connectivity-plus solutions.
Previously, UTAR selected Maxis in 2019 to provide two of its campuses at Sungai Long and Kampar with high-speed Internet services. Through the collaboration, each of the campuses were equipped with Maxis’ connectivity solutions that would also enable UTAR to scale up their bandwidth seamlessly to much higher speeds.
