In partnership with Ericsson, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has introduced 5G Advanced technology on its network, positioning it among the first adopters of this innovative capability.
This new advanced technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), significantly improves the user experience by providing ultra-low latency and high throughput, facilitating an immersive digital environment.
The DNB network will benefit from Ericsson’s AI intent-based operations to build a high-performing network. These advancements both enhance user experiences and enable innovative consumer and enterprise applications that were not possible with standard 5G.
The launch event, held at DNB’s My5G Portal experience center located at TRX, was officiated by the Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo. Also present were leaders from other government agencies as well as mobile network providers.
Ericsson 5G Advanced solutions, such as RedCap, enable a wider range of use cases by extending battery life and reducing complexity for devices like wearables and industry sensors. For businesses, this means better IoT deployments, improved operational efficiencies, and a more affordable way to innovate. 5G Advanced also brings intent-based solutions like Automated Energy Saver, part of Ericsson’s Energy Efficiency and Management subscription, to maximize energy performance.
In his speech, YB Gobind expressed his hope that this enhancement of Malaysia’s 5G network will encourage more 5G adoption amongst users, especially enterprises. “Accelerating 5G adoption across various enterprises is vital for Malaysia’s digital transformation. It not only positions Malaysia as a 5G leader during our ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 but also bolsters our influence on digital investments and benefits in the region.”
DNB’s CEO, Datuk Azman Ismail, stated, “Our 5G network is globally recognized for its performance and reliability. With 5G Advanced, DNB aims to help accelerate the digitalization journey of enterprises working with our access seekers in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism with advanced tools to innovate and deliver superior products and services.”
David Hagerbro, Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, said, ”5G Advanced capability has been switched on for the DNB network. Ericsson will continue to develop 5G Advanced capabilities jointly with DNB to make the network even more intelligent, efficient, and secure. DNB is already a global leader in 5G and the launch of the 5G Advanced capability will enable it to strengthen it’s position.”
