EDOTCO, the national tower infrastructure company, is driving transformative change through strategic partnerships with four innovative Malaysian organisations. These partnerships aim to empower organisations to shape the future of connectivity through integrated solutions such as fiber, AI and 5G capabilities, autonomous vehicle control, and robust IoT implementation.

By enabling these innovations, EDOTCO is playing a pivotal role in advancing the national agenda. These strategic partnerships are not only set to deliver significant improvements for businesses but also revolutionize various industries. Through the integration of modern telecommunications technologies such as fiber, AI, and 5G, EDOTCO is poised to elevate Malaysia’s digital landscape, showcasing the transformative power of these advancements.

One of the panel discussions at the meetup

Adlan Tajudin, CEO, EDOTCO Group commented on the landmark partnerships stating, “We are reaffirming our commitment to continuously improve and add value to the local digital ecosystem. While working towards achieving the government’s goals of 100% CoPA is still a part of our mission, our current digital ecosystem has changed now with the introduction of AI and 5G, allowing us to provide increased benefits to customers across the region.

“Advanced connectivity technology has the ability to drastically change how businesses operate, and with the innovations under our purview such as our 5G, edge computing, Integrated Building Solutions, and more, we can, and will transform the business landscape as it is today.”

Specifically, EDOTCO has partnered with:

• SEAX Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (SEAX): Enhancing connectivity through the development of edge computing solutions and alternative fiber routes for redundancy, bolstering Malaysia’s network resilience.
• SmartSel Sdn Bhd (SmartSel): Partnering to transform Selangor into a “Smart State” by 2025, including deploying flood detection systems, waste management technologies, and other smart city solutions aligned with the Smart Selangor Action Plan 2025.
• MInD Mechatronic Intelligent Design Sdn Bhd (MInD): Drive innovation and sustainability in smart cities and plantations using IoT, automation, and data-driven technologies.
• eMooVit Technology Sdn Bhd (eMooVit): Integrating EDOTCO’s infrastructure with 5G-enabled autonomous driving solutions for buses and last-mile transport, contributing to Malaysia’s net-zero carbon goals.

The strategic partnerships were officially exchanged at the 11th TowerXchange Meetup Asia 2024, witnessed by Minister of Communications, YB Fahmi Fadzil and attended by key industry leaders and stakeholders.

“These partnerships are in line with our missions to not just Connect the Unconnected and Underconnected, but to redefine connectivity and infrastructure within the country. Together, we want to build a better-connected, more sustainable future for all, acting as an example for telecommunications infrastructure providers across the region. These advancements being implemented are amongst the first few steps we are seeing in companies investing into their own connectivity, and we expect to see these significant advancements bring marked improvements to our partners’ customers,” added Adlan.

SEAX and EDOTCO Malaysia

SEAX and EDOTCO Malaysia have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen Malaysia’s digital ecosystem amidst growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity driven by 5G, IoT, and data-intensive applications. This collaboration focuses on developing cost-efficient fibre infrastructure, integrating edge data centres into EDOTCO’s existing sites, and ensuring scalable, high-speed connections to SEAX’s regional hubs.

By combining SEAX’s telecommunications expertise and EDOTCO’s infrastructure capabilities, the partnership aims to revolutionize the nation’s connectivity landscape.

Key Initiatives:

• Building cost-effective fibre infrastructure to support SEAX operations.
• Enhancing EDOTCO sites with cutting-edge edge data centres.
• Delivering scalable, high-speed connections linking edge locations to SEAX’s regional hubs.

SmartSel and EDOTCO Malaysia

SmartSel and EDOTCO Malaysia have partnered to advance Selangor’s vision of becoming a “Smart State” by 2025. This collaboration focuses on deploying digital infrastructure, introducing smart technologies, and implementing Integrated Building Solutions (IBS) to enhance connectivity, improve urban management, and foster sustainability.

By leveraging cutting-edge innovations like autonomous vehicles, flood detection sensors, and digital twin technologies, the partnership aims to attract investments, drive economic growth, and elevate the quality of life for Selangor’s residents.

Key Initiatives:

• Accelerate the rollout of essential digital assets to enhance connectivity across Selangor via deploying new infrastructure and Integrated Building Solutions (IBS) for state and private buildings.
• Create digitally integrated spaces to support smart urban living and improved service delivery.
• Introduce smart services such flood detection sensors and waste management systems to improve urban management, safety, and sustainability.
• Leverage digital twin technology, predictive maintenance, and advanced asset inspection to ensure reliable and resilient communications networks.

MinD and EDOTCO Group

MInD and EDOTCO Group have entered a strategic collaboration to drive innovation and sustainability in smart cities and plantations using IoT, automation, and data-driven technologies. Leveraging EDOTCO’s extensive infrastructure, the partnership will explore smart city use cases, IoT-based industrial park solutions, and revolutionary smart plantation technologies aimed at optimizing resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and improving yields. This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to advancing digital transformation and fostering a sustainable, tech-enabled future.

Key Initiatives:

• Smart City Development: Explore innovative use cases leveraging EDOTCO’s infrastructure to enhance productivity and sustainability.
• Smart Plantation Solutions: Integrate IoT ecosystems, digital tools, robotics, and teleoperation technologies to optimize plantation management, improve yields, and reduce environmental impact.
• IoT for Industrial Parks: Deploy IoT-based technologies to enhance monitoring and resource efficiency in industrial parks.

eMooVit and EDOTCO Malaysia

eMooVit and EDOTCO Malaysia have partnered to transform Malaysia’s mobility landscape by integrating 5G-enabled autonomous driving solutions with EDOTCO’s robust telecommunications infrastructure. This collaboration focuses on deploying autonomous vehicles such as buses and buggies, optimizing last-mile transportation, logistics, and agricultural robotics, and supporting Malaysia’s net-zero carbon ambitions.

By working with 5G providers and engaging federal and state agencies, the partnership aims to create low-latency environments for smart transport, promote smart city initiatives, and position Malaysia as a leader in sustainable and digital mobility.

Key Initiatives:

• 5G-Enabled Autonomous Vehicles: Implement use cases for autonomous buses, buggies, and tailored solutions in strategic locations.
• Infrastructure Development: Identify and develop necessary infrastructure to support autonomous driving technology.
• Collaboration with 5G Providers: Create low-latency environments critical for autonomous driving.
• Future Mobility Solutions: Address challenges in last-mile transportation, logistics, and agricultural robotics, driving innovation in Malaysia’s mobility ecosystem.
• Partner with Smart Selangor, MDEC, and other federal/state agencies to advance smart transport and city initiatives.

About EDOTCO Group

Established in 2012, EDOTCO Group is the leading digital connectivity infrastructure services company in Asia, providing end-to-end integrated solutions in the tower services sector. Its mission is to help nations across Asia advance their connectivity infrastructure with leading-edge solutions and achieve equitable connectivity.

With a portfolio of over 58,000 towers across nine countries, the company is present in Malaysia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Laos – fulfilling connectivity demands innovatively and sustainably to help its customers and partners accelerate sustainable growth. EDOTCO prioritises prudent portfolio expansion for organic and inorganic opportunities that carry the right scale, economics, and returns for its shareholders.

EDOTCO Group was named Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year for six consecutive years by Frost & Sullivan and was recognised as one of three ASEAN Unicorns based in Malaysia. For more information, visit www.edotcogroup.com.

(This article was adapted from a press release)