Nokia to upgrade AI data centers across Malaysia with Extreme Broadband, improving network performance and security.

Nokia has partnered with Extreme Broadband to upgrade AI data centers across Malaysia, enhancing security and network performance. The partnership supports Malaysia's National Cloud Computing Policy and meets the demands of the banking and financial services sector. Nokia will deploy its IP network solution to interconnect six AI data centers, delivering a resilient and secure network. The partnership also includes a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on data center solutions and quantum-safe networks.

Kuala Lumpur, July 02, 2025 – Nokia has entered into a strategic partnership with Extreme Broadband (EBB) to upgrade the AI data centers of EBB's subsidiary, Open DC, across Malaysia. This collaboration aims to enhance security and network performance, aligning with Malaysia's National Cloud Computing Policy and addressing the stringent requirements of the banking and financial services sector [1].

Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy its IP network solution to interconnect six AI data centers located in key locations such as Cyberjaya, Menara MSC Cyberport, Johor Bahru, Menara Suntech, and Bayan Lepas Industrial Park. The deployment will deliver a resilient and secure network, supporting EBB's vision of "Innovating Connectivity" and Open DC's mission to "Develop the Connectivity Hubs at the Most Strategic Locations" [2].

Additionally, Nokia and EBB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on data center solutions and quantum-safe networks (QSN). This partnership will focus on a joint go-to-market strategy for AI connectivity, offering QSN, enterprise connectivity, and value-added services such as multi-cloud integration and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection. The companies will also conduct joint testing and validation of Nokia's Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric with Event-Driven Automation (EDA) tools, and DDoS mitigation technologies [3].

The collaboration underscores Nokia's commitment to pioneering technologies that deliver exceptional value to customers and contribute to Malaysia's economic growth under the MYDIGITAL policy. Nokia's solutions will enhance Open DC's security, scalability, and sustainability, enabling the development of connectivity hubs that support AI-driven innovation and create new revenue opportunities for enterprises [1].

Nokia's recent expansion in Malaysia's data center ecosystem positions the company at the intersection of AI-driven cloud infrastructure and strategic geopolitical shifts. By partnering with EBB to future-proof AI data centers, Nokia is not only modernizing local infrastructure but also aligning with global demand for scalable, AI-optimized data centers. The deployment of technologies like the 7220 Interconnect Router and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform underscores Nokia’s focus on operational simplicity and reliability, critical for hyperscalers and AI workloads [3].

The partnership highlights Nokia's innovative edge in the competitive data center networking landscape, where companies like Cisco, Arista, and Huawei dominate market share. Nokia's recognition as a "Visionary" in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching signals its strategic depth, bolstered by the acquisition of Infinera and its optical networking capabilities. This strategic depth is critical as AI workloads drive demand for high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure [3].

References:
[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/02/3142304/0/en/Nokia-partners-with-Extreme-Broadband-to-improve-security-and-future-proof-data-centers-in-Malaysia.html
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nokia-partners-extreme-broadband-upgrade-ai-data-centers-across-malaysia
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/nokia-strategic-data-center-expansion-malaysia-implications-ai-driven-cloud-infrastructure-growth-2509/