ZTE Corporation, a global leader in information and communication technology solutions, has partnered with CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) at MWC Barcelona 2024 to develop smart technology and cutting-edge 5G solutions, transforming Malaysia's manufacturing and warehouse industry.
CelcomDigi's Innovation Centre will utilize ZTE's advanced technologies such as the Digital Twin, Natural Navigated 5G Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), and the Smart Helmet to reinvent smart manufacturing and warehousing, which could accelerate the use of 5G technologies throughout the country.
Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, enthusiastically outlined the potential of this collaboration in driving the adoption of 5G solutions across Malaysian industries and its impact on the digital economy.
“Our collaboration with ZTE enables us to accelerate real-world digital applications [specifically] for the nation's manufacturing and warehousing industries with cutting-edge 5G powered solutions, unlocking the true potential of the industries with efficient and sustainable operations,” said Datuk Idham Nawawi.
ZTE's Digital Twin technology will play a crucial role in enabling factory automation, real-time machine task control, and data dashboards, accelerating enterprise informatization and IR4.0 transformation, thereby realizing the ‘lights-out’ factory concept.
ZTE is also debuting its Natural Navigated 5G AGV, the world’s first-of-its-kind, with an integrated 5G module to boost productivity and logistics. Finally, ZTE's Smart Helmet, equipped with multiple safety detection features such as, vital signs monitoring, GPS tracking for emergency response, and alarm notifications, is expected to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency.
“This strategic alliance with CelcomDigi marks a significant milestone in ZTE's mission to drive digital innovation and excellence. By introducing these transformative solutions, we are set to revolutionize industries, enhance productivity, and foster a new era of digital economy growth,” said Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia.
The two companies signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the partnership at MWC Barcelona 2024, witnessed by Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din, Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairman, and YM Tengku Dato' Sri Azmil Zahruddin, CelcomDigi's Chair of the Board.
The partnership between ZTE and CelcomDigi aims to enhance Malaysia's manufacturing sector and help the country's digital economy thrive, which will drive the country as a global leader in the industry.
