M1 Limited (M1), Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), and SSI Solutions have signed a strategic, non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the adoption of 5G technology in Vietnam Maritime Corporation’s (VIMC) operations.
The partnership brings together M1’s expertise in maritime 5G solutions, VNPT’s 5G network infrastructure, and SSI Solutions’s ability to integrate the technology into VIMC’s operations. The three companies aim to enhance efficiency in Vietnam’s maritime sector through this initiative.
As part of the collaboration, advanced 5G-powered solutions will be introduced to optimize operations and accelerate VIMC’s digital transformation. The initiative will explore applications such as remote-controlled equipment, improved automated guided vehicle (AGV) operations, and advanced surveillance systems. Leveraging M1’s track record in maritime 5G projects, the partnership seeks to enhance technological innovation in the sector.
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VNPT Group’s Vice President, Nguyen Nam Long, highlighted the value of M1 and SSI Solutions’s expertise in implementing 5G for vertical industries, particularly in the seaport sector. He expressed optimism that the collaboration would benefit all parties and generate significant revenue from 5G technology.
M1 has been actively expanding its 5G capabilities beyond Vietnam. In late 2022, the company announced a multi-year project to establish widespread 5G Standalone (5G SA) offshore coverage along Singapore’s southern coast and surrounding islands. Supported by co-funding from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), M1 is deploying a 5G SA network to develop and trial new maritime use cases under MPA’s Innovation Lab and IMDA’s ecosystem testbed program.
“We have spent the last few years co-creating and introducing viable 5G-enabled commercial solutions to digitize Singapore’s maritime operations and make maritime 5G a reality. By sharing our expertise and experience from successful use cases, we are contributing to the modernization of one of Southeast Asia’s most critical maritime hubs,” shared Andrew Cheng, M1’s Chief, Enterprise Services. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in M1's regional growth strategy. With the successes and learnings from our project in Singapore, we are now scaling across Asia and supporting the region’s digital aspirations.”
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