Telekom Malaysia (TM), a Malaysia-based telecommunication firm, has on last Friday unveiled its sovereign GPUas-a-service (GPUaaS).
TM said in a statement that the firm has further strengthened its core capabilities by ramping up its digital infrastructure to enable GPUaaS.
Hosted entirely within the country, this initiative aims to bolster Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
The solution was unveiled following the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) by Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The first of its kind in Malaysia, this innovative solution leverages NVIDIA GPU technology hosted at TM’s Uptime Tier-III certified data centers.
TM’s GPUaaS provides low-latency, realtime, high-performance AI computing capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty and security, reinforcing Malaysia’s aspirations to become a leader in AI innovation within ASEAN.
TM’s GPUaaS eliminates the need for capital-intensive investments, providing scalable and on-demand access to cutting-edge resources.
Backed by TM’s nationwide fiber optic network and edge computing facilities, it seamlessly integrates GPU resources with high-speed connectivity to power AI-driven applications.
These applications include AI for public services, the real-time AI Avatars that providing information for citizens; healthcare diagnostics, the AI-powered imaging and analytics; autonomous vehicles, the real-time traffic and navigation systems; immersive media, the augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) content creation with real-time rendering.
“TM’s GPUaaS will further enhance our digital infrastructure and support the nation’s AI aspiration,
“By offering cost-efficient access to high-performance computing for AI model training and inferencing, we enable businesses and the Government sector to adopt AI-driven solutions with greater ease, ensuring both operational efficiency and scalability,” said Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group Chief Executive Officer.
According to him, the firm’s GPUaaS design is modular and scalable, catering to various user needs.
“Leveraging this agility, we are pleased to announce that TM has secured an international customer for GPUaaS requirement to be delivered by year-end,
“This initiative underscores TM’s commitment to empower industries and unlock new opportunities through AI infrastructure, as we align our Digital Powerhouse 2030 aspiration to fast forward the future of a Digital
Malaysia,” he added.
It is noted that TM’s data centers hosting GPUaaS are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified green buildings, designed to ensure sustainability and energy efficiency.
This aligns with Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, supporting innovation while reducing environmental impact.
In addition to hosting TM’s GPUaaS, these data centers are also available to host other GPU providers.
TM said the sovereign GPUaaS reinforces Malaysia’s readiness to become a digital-first economy; transforming critical sectors such as healthcare and transportation, driving economic development and enhancing public service delivery
TM is Malaysia’s leading integrated telco and digital technology group, offering network infrastructure and a comprehensive suite of communication services.
These services encompass solutions in enterprise digitalization, fixed (telephony and broadband), mobility, content, WiFi, information and communication technology (ICT), cloud, and smart services.
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