SACOFA, ZTE Malaysia Collaborate To Drive Sarawak's Digital Transformation

KUCHING, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- SACOFA Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic collaboration with ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn Bhd to accelerate Sarawak’s digital transformation through the development of a sustainable and intelligent digital ecosystem.

The partnership focuses on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies, strengthening network infrastructure, and promoting Industry 4.0 adoption across key sectors.

SACOFA managing director Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Taib said the collaboration marks an important step in modernising Sarawak’s network infrastructure to deliver high-speed connectivity and support a digital-ready future.

“SACOFA’s state-wide network will enable autonomous industrial initiatives and drive long-term digital growth across the state,” he said in a statement today.

ZTE Malaysia managing director Steven Ge, meanwhile, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering intelligent, energy-efficient network solutions that align with Sarawak’s sustainable digital development goals.

Through the collaboration, both companies will deploy AI-powered automation and cloud-based technologies to enhance the agility, scalability, and efficiency of Sarawak’s information and communication technology (ICT) ecosystem.

The initiative is also expected to provide ultra-high-speed bandwidth and ultra-low latency connectivity, meeting the increasing digital demands of businesses and communities statewide.

In addition, SACOFA and ZTE Malaysia will collaborate on secure and energy-efficient network solutions that support Sarawak’s carbon reduction and sustainability objectives.

The cooperation will also drive digital transformation in key sectors such as government, healthcare, education, energy, and smart cities, promoting innovation and strengthening Sarawak’s competitiveness in the digital economy.

-- BERNAMA