22 Feb 2022
TM One Cloud Alpha ready to accelerate public sector digital transformation as MyDIGITAL's sole local cloud service provider
- As the only home-grown Cloud Service Provider (CSP) appointed on the MyDIGITAL panel, TM via TM One will provide end-to-end solutions to support Government agencies' digital journey.
- TM One set to ensure a seamless journey for MyDIGITAL's Cloud Transformation Plan, leveraging on its comprehensive experience in Data Centre, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Connectivity
Following the recent appointment of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) as the sole Malaysian Cloud Service Provider (CSP) under the MyDIGITAL – Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) together with the appointed Managed Service Provider (MSP), its enterprise and public sector business arm, TM One has announced its readiness to serve the public sector with its end-to-end cloud infrastructure and services, Cloud α (pronounced as Cloud Alpha).
The announcement of the appointment was made by YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Muhyiddin Haji Mohd Yassin, Prime Minister of Malaysia at the virtual launch of MyDIGITAL on Friday.
TM, via TM One, has its own state-of-the-art core Data Centres and Cloud infrastructure equipped with full data residency, locality and sovereignty in Malaysia.
Commenting on the appointment, Ahmad Taufek Omar, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of TM One said, “We would like to congratulate the Government for this milestone MyDIGITAL blueprint. We are especially honoured to be only Malaysian-owned CSP appointed on its panel and thank the Government for entrusting us to play a significant role in its digital transformation journey, and for its confidence in TM’s cloud capabilities at par with the other global CSPs. We are well primed to accelerate the public sector digital transformation with our comprehensive suite of smart solutions covering connectivity, cloud, data centres and cybersecurity.”
“Cloud is the technology foundation that will enable the Government to roll out new innovations, achieve cost efficiency and enhance its public service delivery to all Malaysians. We are committed to complement and enhance the Government’s existing cloud infrastructure with TM ONE Cloud α. It is ideally suited to provide the technology and services needed to realise the MyDIGITAL aspirations and propel our country towards a full-fledged Digital Nation by 2030 – and a more digital society, digital business and digital government. This is befitting TM Group’s unique role as the enabler of Digital Malaysia,” Ahmad Taufek added.
Cloud α features a cloud management platform to manage multi-cloud deployments, thereby enabling integration with the Government’s own cloud infrastructure as well as other public cloud services. It also includes comprehensive Cloud Professional Services that ranges from cloud design planning, migration assessment as well as other advisory and consulting services to facilitate customers’ cloud adoption journey.
Today, TM ONE has established itself as a leading end-to-end cloud and data centre service provider serving public sector and enterprise customers. It currently has seven (7) data centres with four (4) of them certified by the Uptime Institute as Tier III that provide world class Cloud services, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced cybersecurity.
In addition, TM ONE through CYDEC – its cybersecurity solution helps Malaysian enterprises and public sector institutions build digital trust and cybersecurity resilience, by managing five (5) key areas of risk – cybersecurity, compliance, privacy, ethics and social responsibility. These managed security services ensure access to real-time, continuous, predictive cybersecurity, quickly and without complexity, for added assurance.
For further information on TM ONE end-to-end digital solutions, visit www.tmone.com.my
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