Telekom Malaysia Berhad : TM COLLABORATES WITH MRCB TO EMPOWER MRCB DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH ICT AND IOT-ENABLED SMART SERVICES

1 September 2016

​TM COLLABORATES WITH MRCB TO EMPOWER MRCB DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH ICT AND IOT-ENABLED SMART SERVICES

Recognising the increasing need for enhanced telecommunications services as well as Smart Services, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the collaboration on development of integrated telecommunications, ICT and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled smart services in property development projects owned by MRCB.

The MoU was signed by Tan Sri Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, Group Chief Executive Officer, TM and Giorgio Migliarina, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, TM on behalf of TM while MRCB was represented by Tan Sri Mohamed Salim Fateh Din, Group Managing Director, MRCB and Imran Tan Sri Mohamed Salim, Executive Director, MRCB.

With the MoU in place, TM and MRCB will be working closely in strengthening the existing telecommunication and ICT infrastructure at MRCB properties while at the same time exploring ways to promote Smart City Living through provisioning of IoT-enabled services for smart township services and smart building services for enhanced customer digital experience.

Commenting on the collaboration, Tan Sri Zamzamzairani said: 'We are indeed very happy and excited with this milestone collaboration with MRCB which will pave the way for TM to define a clear IoT strategy for MRCB properties and provide the opportunity to demonstrate TM capabilities in the development of integrated telecommunication, ICT solutions and smart services at MRCB development projects. The collaboration will also enable us to promote Smart City Living through the provisioning of smart solutions which encompass but not limited to Smart Safety & Security, Smart Mobility, Smart Building Management as well as Tenant and Citizen Services, in line with our vision, 'To Make Life and Business Easier, For a Better Malaysia'.'

'As Malaysia's Convergence Champion, TM is committed to deliver integrated business solutions that will fulfil the needs of businesses, especially in today's sophisticated digital era, and spearheading TM's smart services initiatives is our wholly owned subsidiary, VADS Lyfe Sdn Bhd, while VADS Berhad leads on ICT services. We leverage on our next generation network and ICT solutions to co-create an infrastructure and services that can boost the real estate industry in Malaysia and the way buildings, homes and offices are experienced,' added Tan Sri Zamzamzairani.

Meanwhile, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim said, 'MRCB and TM will jointly develop a Smart City roadmap for all MRCB property products. This roadmap will cover all relevant solutions that will promote Smart City living for MRCB products, such as smart township services and smart building services. Our urban development vision will set us on a focused vision to integrate multiple aspects of ICT and the 'Internet of Things' in managing a Smart City's assets - that include, but are not limited to, public safety and security, local authorities' information systems, commercial and retail components, schools, libraries, transportation systems, hospitals, power plants, water supply networks, waste management, fire and rescue services, law enforcement and a myriad of other community services.'

'The goal of building a smart city is to improve the quality of life using urban informatics and technology to improve the efficiency of services for residents' needs. At a higher level, Smart City applications are developed with the goal of improving the management of urban flows and allowing for real time responses to challenges. Therefore, our Smart City roadmap must lead the way towards an advanced ICT infrastructure that will become the backbone for systems that can respond to challenges and enhance efficiency, instead of a system that merely facilitates transactions and services for its residents,' Tan Sri Mohamad Salim continued.

Tan Sri Mohamad Salim added, 'In addition, MRCB and TM will engage in co-marketing and talent creation programmes, where we will jointly develop marketing and engagement plans for end customers of MRCB property products, based on MRCB's customer demographics and database. TM will also offer MRCB access to talent creation programmes readily available in TM Group, such as TM R&D and Multimedia University'.

Currently, TM is already equipping various communications and smart ICT services to MRCB-owned properties nationwide to ensure seamless integration of future smart services.