CYBERJAYA, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 – TM One is proud to announce the launch of its Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab, designed to accelerate the realisation of ground-breaking digital services and solutions. These initiatives cater to the unique needs of Malaysia’s large enterprises and Government sector, fostering innovation and empowering digital growth opportunities for TM, its valued customers, partners and society.
Officiated by Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, both labs will serve as hubs to bring together the latest technologies, digital leaders and inspiring ideas. It provides a secure, collaborative space where TM, its customers and partners can turn ideas into tailor-made solutions, creating opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group CEO, said, “We are excited to launch our new Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab by TM One. This is a significant milestone of our commitment to drive innovation and deliver value to our customers, partners and the nation. Through these initiatives, we aim to foster greater industry collaboration, and propel key areas such as Enterprise 5G and Smart Services with AI to help organisations thrive in the digital age.
“The launch of the Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab underscores TM's ongoing commitment to foster innovation and customer-centricity. It strengthens our role as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to harness the power of digital technologies, and drive growth and transformation within their businesses and wider communities,” he shared.
Located at the state-of-the-art TM Digital Academy in Multimedia University, the Labs are the next in TM One’s continuous efforts to build collaborative ecosystems to drive equitable digital progress. Complementing this initiative is TM One’s 5G Sphere Partnership Programme, with partnerships with over 50 local and global entities to support the co-creation of new innovations. TM One’s Sandbox further provides a secure operational test-bed environment for these partners and customers to develop customised solutions.
Both Labs enable:
1. Immersive Engagement: Beyond showcases, organisations will experience first-hand how TM One innovates solutions and delivers expertise for their specific needs. By experiencing potential solutions in action, customers can better grasp the implications and advantages to their own operations.
2. Dialogue & Knowledge Sharing: Having initial prototypes will encourage a deeper exchange of insights by various ecosystem players including TM One’s 5G Sphere partners, and other industry experts.
3. Accelerated Decision-Making: Live use-cases and knowledge sharing help expedite decision-making processes, empowering customers to make informed choices confidently. The Innovation Lab helps decision-makers address hurdles or uncertainties they may have about new technologies or services.
4. Tailored Relationships: Customers will receive a personalised, tailored experience, focusing on an organisation’s unique digital and business objectives, and how TM One can contribute to their success.
Customers visiting the Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab will explore a diverse array of opportunities including the future of connectivity and digitalisation, as well as how technology will reshape industries and elevate the digital business landscape into a realm of boundless possibilities.
For a first look at the TM One Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab, visit https://youtu.be/kg6CA16Khqk
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