Nokia announced on September 2, 2025, that it has signed a contract agreement with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Open DC, to upgrade Open DC's Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. The partnership aims to ensure superior security and network performance while supporting Malaysia's National Cloud Computing Policy and addressing the stringent requirements of the banking and financial services industry.

Multi-Location Data Center Network

As part of the contract agreement, Nokia's IP network solution will be used by EBB to interconnect six AI data centers across Malaysia. The data centers span multiple locations, including CJ1 Cyberjaya, JB1 Menara MSC Cyberport, and JB2 Menara Ansar in Johor Bahru, PE1 Menara Suntech, and PE2 Bayan Lepas Industrial Park in Penang, as well as the upcoming D8-1 in Kedah.

This deployment is designed to provide a more reliable network with improved security and superior network performance. The interconnected network ensures a resilient, secure infrastructure that aligns with EBB's vision of “Innovating Connectivity” and Open DC's mission to “Develop the Connectivity Hubs at the Most Strategic Locations.” The partnership positions EBB and Open DC as key innovators in Malaysia's digital infrastructure landscape.

Technology Solutions and Memorandum of Understanding

Nokia's Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric, and quantum-safe networks solution will enable Open DC to provide more reliable, secure, and high-performance services. These solutions are specifically designed to address the future demands of Malaysia's enterprise segments, including banking and finance sectors.

In addition to the contract agreement, Nokia has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with EBB to collaborate in the fields of data center solutions and quantum-safe networks (QSN). The two companies will develop a joint go-to-market strategy for data center and AI connectivity, offering QSN, enterprise connectivity, and value-added services for data center tenants, including multi-cloud connectivity and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) security and mitigation.

The collaboration will also involve joint testing and validation of the Data Center Gateway and Data Center Fabric, utilizing Event-Driven Automation (EDA) tools, as well as DDoS protection and mitigation capabilities.

Executive Perspectives and Technical Implementation

Wong Weng Yew, Managing Director at Open DC, stated: “This collaboration underscores our commitment to pioneering technologies that deliver exceptional value to our customers and contribute to Malaysia's economic growth under the MYDIGITAL policy. Nokia's solutions will enhance our security, scalability, and sustainability, enabling us to build connectivity hubs that support AI-driven innovation and create new revenue opportunities for enterprises.”

Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks for Asia Pacific at Nokia, commented: “Nokia has emerged as a trusted partner of data center companies across the world, supporting their efforts to build digital infrastructure that meets the demand for secure, high-performance networks. This collaboration with Extreme Broadband will help us play a bigger role in Malaysia's rapidly growing data center industry.

Our field-proven IP solutions empower data center operators to achieve unmatched reliability and scalability while efficiently meeting the evolving demands. The deployment will enable Open DC to leverage our data center switching, automation, and quantum-safe networking technologies to provide a crucial business edge to their customers.”

Nokia's field-proven 7250 Interconnect Router and 7220 Interconnect Routers are also part of the solution to make the network more energy-efficient. The Data Center Fabric, Data Center Gateway, and quantum-safe network solution will be utilized to modernize Open DC's data centers, aligning with the evolving needs of enterprises and ensuring long-term scalability and security.

Company Background Information

Nokia describes itself as a B2B technology innovation leader that creates technology to help the world act together. The company pioneers networks that sense, think, and act by leveraging work across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Nokia creates value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

The company's high-performance networks, featuring truly open architectures, create new opportunities for monetization and scalability. Extreme Broadband (EBB) is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering reliable, high-performance network solutions to enterprises, financial services institutions, and educational institutions throughout Malaysia.

Incorporated in 2005, EBB specializes in providing next-generation connectivity services that cater to corporations and enterprises shifting towards digital business transformation. MCMC has awarded EBB licenses, including Network Facilities Provider (NFP), Network Service Provider (NSP), Application Service Provider Class, and Nominated Facilities Provider (NomFP).

The partnership will improve operational efficiency and support diverse use cases for EBB and Open DC's customers in Malaysia's growing digital economy, contributing to the nation's digital infrastructure development under the MYDIGITAL policy framework.

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