TM, the leading telecommunications company in Malaysia, has enhanced its digital infrastructure to offer GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) within the country.
This initiative aims to strengthen Malaysia's AI capabilities and speed up digital transformation. The launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) by Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim paved the way for this solution.
This innovative GPUaaS solution, the first-of-its-kind in Malaysia, utilizes NVIDIA GPU technology hosted at TM’s Uptime Tier-III certified data centers. It provides real-time, high-performance AI computing capabilities with low latency while ensuring data sovereignty and security.
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Leading AI Innovation in ASEAN
This move aligns with Malaysia’s goal to lead in AI innovation within ASEAN. TM’s GPUaaS eliminates the need for costly investments and offers scalable access to cutting-edge resources on demand. Leveraging TM’s fiber optic network and edge computing facilities, GPU resources are seamlessly integrated with high-speed connectivity to power AI-driven applications (such as real-time AI avatars) within areas such as public services, AI-powered healthcare diagnostics, real-time traffic and navigation systems for autonomous vehicles (AVs), and AR/VR content creation with real-time rendering.
Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM's Group Chief Executive Officer, mentioned that TM's GPUaaS will enhance digital infrastructure and support the nation's AI goals. By providing cost-effective access to high-performance computing that can be utilized in AI model training and inferencing, businesses and the government sector can easily adopt AI solutions, ensuring operational efficiency and scalability.
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Road to Net-Zero
TM’s data centers, which offer GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS), are LEED-certified green buildings designed to support sustainability and energy efficiency. This aligns with Malaysia's aim to achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
These data centers also host other GPU providers, fostering innovation while reducing environmental impact. The introduction of sovereign GPUaaS demonstrates Malaysia's readiness to transition to a digital-first economy, transforming key sectors like healthcare and transportation, driving economic growth, and improving public service delivery.
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