Tech Mahindra taps Axiata to offer 5G solutions to enterprises in Asia

Tech Mahindra has announced a new partnership with Axiata, an ASEAN and South Asia-based telecommunications conglomerate, to develop and market 5G solutions for enterprises in Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Cambodia. 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the telecommunications conglomerate and the Indian IT company will also work on making the solutions cost-effective and relevant to multiple industries including manufacturing, smart cities, oil and gas.  

Tech Mahindra said that it will leverage its domain expertise in planning, designing, deploying, and management of private wireless networks while Axiata will contribute with its network infrastructure and product and services. 

“This will help us extend our 5G services portfolio to deliver tangible business value to customers and partner ecosystems in the APJI region,” said Rajesh Chandiramani, business head, Communications Media Entertainment for EMEA and APJI at Tech Mahindra.  

According to Chandiramani, Tech Mahindra has developed more than 100 5G solutions for enterprises.  

Gopi Kurup, chief executive officer of Axiata, pointed out that the 5G rollout will lead to new digital transformation opportunities for various industries.  

“At early stages of 5G trials and rollout, all of our regional Enterprises clients are anticipating and positioning for the transformational enablers that the new technology offers for their core businesses,” added Kurup.  

Like India, several countries in South Asia and the ASEAN region have started rolling out 5G services this year. For instance, Nepal reportedly started 5G trials in June. Similarly, in Malaysia, 5G services are expected to roll out by year-end.  

Enterprises are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries of 5G’s true capabilities such as ultra-low latency, network slicing, and massive machine-to-machine (M2M) communication.