By Digital News Asia February 23, 2024Advancements can support digitalisation, automation & IoT across various sectors
5G-Advanced, also known as 5.5G, promises up to ten times improvement in speed, connected devices, and latency compared to 5G. The showcase highlighted the potential of 5G-Advanced technology through next-generation connectivity and digital solutions, leveraging its ultra-high speeds, greater capacity for connected devices, and ultra-reliable low latency. The event took place at KLCC The Place, the first venue in the country to host a 5.5G technology trial.
Mohamad Salim Fateh Din, chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, commented,"This 5.5G trial demonstrates the potential of Malaysia’s telecommunications sector in advancing communications connectivity. We hope more industry players will pioneer innovative technologies to help Malaysian enterprises move up the value chain through next-generation solutions and industrial solutions. This will position Malaysia as a front-runner in telecommunications globally.
Meanwhile, Simon Sun, CEO of Huawei Technologies , emphasised Huawei's commitment to 5.5G solutions and its role in Malaysia's digital transformation journey. He highlighted Huawei's efforts in R&D and verification of key 5.5G technologies and business cases. Sun stated,"Today, we bring the latest 5.5G technology and launch the first 5.5G showcase in Malaysia.