Maxis and Nokia expand collaboration to deliver advanced data centre networking solutions
- Partnership integrates Maxis’ connectivity and Nokia’s AI-powered Data Centre Fabric to optimise data centre operations for enterprise customers and OTT players
- Joint go-to-market initiative will provide customers with more scalable, secure, and automated networking capabilities
- The collaboration was formalised at Mobile World Congress 2025
Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications provider, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Nokia to deliver advanced data centre networking solutions to enterprises, hyperscalers and over-the-top (OTT) players. This partnership involves a joint go-to-market initiative to equip data centre operators, hyperscalers, and businesses with more scalable, secure, and automated networking capabilities to fully leverage AI and cloud technologies.
By combining Maxis’ high-performance connectivity with Nokia’s AI-powered Data Centre Fabric, this collaboration enables data centre operators to enhance efficiency, automation, and resilience in their cloud environments. In line with growing AI and cloud adoption, this partnership will help optimise data centre operations, support AI-driven applications, and improve access to secure, low-latency digital infrastructure.
The collaboration was formalised at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony at the Malaysia Pavilion of the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain witnessed by Yang Berhormat Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications Malaysia. The partnership demonstrates the commitment of Maxis Business, Maxis’ B2B arm, to ensure businesses are future-ready, supported by the right connectivity and connectivity-adjacent solutions around cloud, internet of things (IoT), managed services and cybersecurity.
“The rapid evolution of AI and cloud technologies is generating new opportunities and growth in the cloud and data centre landscape. Reflecting this transformation, this partnership with Nokia will support our ongoing effort to deliver next-generation networking solutions to our customers. Maxis Business aims to be the connectivity partner of choice for data centres and businesses who rely on cloud and data services, enabling them to drive operational excellence and long-term business growth.” - Prateek Pashine, Maxis Chief Enterprise Business Officer
"We are excited to collaborate with Maxis, providing our cutting-edge data center networking solutions with SR Linux network operating system and Event-Driven Automation (EDA). This partnership drives Maxis towards its goal to lead as a premier provider in AI, data center, and cloud connectivity. Together, we are pioneering technological advancements that foster growth and digital excellence in Malaysia." - Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks for Nokia Asia Pacific
The partnership builds on Maxis’ recent engagement of Nokia to modernise Maxis’ data centre infrastructure and longstanding collaboration around next generation connectivity. Through these technology partnerships, Maxis is committed to supporting the continued growth and transformation of Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.
