KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- TM ONE, the business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (UMW) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) on a strategic partnership to develop digital solutions aimed at enhancing and empowering Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) requirements for industries in Malaysia, making it more productive, agile and future-ready.
 
The MoI was signed by Badrul Feisal bin Abdul Rahim, President & Group Chief Executive Officer, UMW Holdings Berhad on behalf of UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd. and Dato’ Noor Kamarul Anuar bin Nuruddin, Group Chief Executive Officer, TM representing TM ONE.  Also present to witness the ceremony was Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hamad Kama Piah bin Che Othman, Group Chairman, UMW Holdings Berhad and Rosli bin Man, Chairman, TM.
 
Through this partnership, TM ONE and UMW will embark on joint research activities to enable the development of a home-grown Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) platform through the integration of UMW’s IoT solution on industrial machines with TM ONE’s IoT Software Platform.
 
“This strategic partnership allows both organisations to further accelerate the implementation of IR4.0.  We are now in the era where complementing technological capabilities can help propel businesses to greater heights.  UMW is steadfast in its goals to embark on the development of next generation IR4.0 with IoT-enabled industrial solutions.  By leveraging on each other’s expertise in IoT, we are able to provide innovative products and services to our customers”, said Badrul Feisal on the partnership.
 
Meanwhile, Dato’ Noor Kamarul said: “With our solid network infrastructure and digital solutions, TM is ready to assist companies like UMW into Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). We are proud to be a strategic partner in establishing innovative, smart and end-to-end digital solutions via TM ONE IoT Software Platform together with UMW for the industry. We believe this partnership will help address the pain points and empower the industry players to optimise their efficiency. As the country’s key enabler for communications and digital infrastructure, we are committed to deliver integrated business solutions that will fulfil the customers’ needs towards empowering Digital Malaysia.”
 
UMW and TM ONE will co-develop an IoT-based digital solutions using respective expertise of the partners; UMW in mechanical machines, IoT sensors and control systems and TM ONE with its IoT software and analytics. These solutions will be made accessible via the platform’s dashboard for UMW’s IoT-enabled equipment and machineries such as generators, compressors, pumps, turbines and others which will benefit multiple industries such as Energy and Utilities, Transportation, Real Estate, Commercial and Public Sectors amongst others.  
 
The eventual combined UMW-TM IoT solution will provide remote access to machines through real-time monitoring and management system as well as optimise asset management including fleet management, energy management, utilisation and disaster management.
 
Through this collaboration, both parties will leverage on each other’s strengths to create greater value and support the growth of Malaysia’s technological capabilities. 

About UMW
 
The UMW Group is an international conglomerate that develops industries, manages partnerships and facilitates growth. It is involved in three core business segments – Automotive, Equipment and Manufacturing & Engineering.  The Group operates in 8 countries and has over 8,000 employees.
Adopting its rallying call – Beyond Boundaries®, UMW strives to play a leading role in shaping the future of its industries. The Company will do this by inspiring vibrant ideas, nurturing potential, pioneering partnerships and delivering excellence in everything it does; the rewards of which will contribute to the progress and well-being of all its stakeholders.
 
About TM
 
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia’s Convergence Champion and No. 1 Converged Communications Services Provider offers a comprehensive suite of communication services and solutions in fixed (telephony and broadband), mobility, content, WiFi and smart services. As a market leader, TM is driven by stakeholder value creation in a highly competitive environment. The Group places emphasis on delivering an enhanced customer experience via continuous customer service quality improvements and innovations, whilst focusing on increased operational efficiency and productivity.
 
For further information on TM, visit www.tm.com.my.
 
About TM ONE
 
TM ONE is the business-to-business arm fronting the enterprise and public sectors for Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM). It is the digital enabler for secured Hyperconnected Ecosystem, empowering enterprises and the public sector to realise the full potential of their digital opportunities. The Hyperconnected Ecosystem for today’s businesses and beyond are #madepossible with TM ONE’s comprehensive digital solutions enabled by high-performance connectivity and digital infrastructure.
 
As part of an integrated telco and an enabler of the Digital Nation for all Malaysians, consumers and businesses alike, TM ONE is well positioned to enable the ecosystem for digital society, digital business and digital government. Leveraging on its complete digital solutions offerings across Software-defined networking and network function virtualisation (SDN-NFV), Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity and Smart Services, bundled with analytics, TM ONE will fulfil the needs of businesses and the public sector in embracing digital convergence as the next frontier of advanced innovation. This is in line with TM’s vision of “Life and Business Made Easier for a Better Malaysia”.

For further information on TM ONE and its solution offerings, visit www.tmone.com.my.
 
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UMW CORPORATION SDN. BHD.
Menara UMW (formerly known as Wisma Nusantara)
Jalan Puncak, Off Jalan P Ramlee,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
 
AND
 
Group Brand and Communication
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
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50672 Kuala Lumpur 

SOURCE: UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (UMW) 

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