Maxis partners Hewlett Packard Enterprise to offer security-first, AI-powered networking

• Deliver self-optimising, AI-powered networks for Malaysian businesses
• Partnership strengthens Maxis Business’ portfolio of Managed Network Services

Maxis announced yesterday the latest addition to its managed services portfolio by becoming a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Malaysia. Maxis will now be able to leverage HPE Aruba Networking Central with AIOps (artificial intelligence for IT operations) in Maxis Business’ networking offerings for enterprise customers.

According to Maxis, this will enhance user experience and enable more efficient, secure and intelligent ICT services such as private 4G LTE and 5G networks, software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN) and business Wi-Fi. In 2022, Maxis and HPE collaborated to be the first in the nation to offer Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) as a digital solution for enterprises.

HPE Aruba Networking Central with AIOps powers security-first AI networking by delivering AI-powered analytics, end-to-end automation and orchestration, and advanced security for optimisation of both network performance and protection. This solution can help businesses to proactively identify issues, reduce manual troubleshooting, and continuously optimise network performance to improve user experience.

Prateek Pashine, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of Maxis said, “This partnership enriches Maxis Business’ existing range of Managed Network Services, providing businesses with the choice of leading networking and security solutions tailored to their specific enterprise requirements. This includes HPE’s wide range of solutions spanning access to edge to core networking, with built-in security. Together, Maxis Business and HPE can empower businesses by leveraging our combined strengths across connectivity, managed services, and networking so customers can focus on growing their core business.”

Magic Hsu, General Manager of HPE Aruba Networking for Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, said " Our partnership with Maxis will conquer today's reshaped digital transformation complexities faced by Malaysian enterprises with a security-first, AI-powered offering to deliver secure, distinctive experiences from edge to campus to data center to the cloud with a Zero Trust, AI-driven foundation.”

Leveraging technology and partnerships, Maxis Business provides a wide range of solutions and managed services for businesses of all sizes. These include 4G and 5G mobile connectivity, fixed connectivity, internet of things (IoT), cloud, and cybersecurity solutions.

With cybersecurity a top priority for CIOs and senior leaders worldwide, with strong demand for highly secure services and solutions, the partnership will augment Maxis Business’ overall value proposition to customers by ensuring the delivery of even more secure networking solutions in an ever-evolving threat landscape.