30 Sep 2019
UniSZA embarks on a digital transformation journey with TM One dedicated premium network connectivity
TM One Hyperconnected Ecosystem provides end-to-end digital solutions that enables Education 4.0 for Malaysian higher learning institution
TM One, the enterprise and public sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today inked a service agreement with Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) for the provision of new high speed capacity for internet connectivity via TM One Direct Internet Access and Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPVPN), a dedicated premium network service.
The agreement was signed by Ahmad Taufek Omar, Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer, TM One and Mohd Yazid Abd Manaf, State General Manager, TM Terengganu while UniSZA was represented by Prof Dato’ Dr Hassan Basri Awang Mat Dahan, Vice Chancellor, UniSZA and Ismail Ahmad, Registrar, UniSZA. Tuan Haji Rosli Man, Chairman of TM also was also present at the event to witness the signing ceremony.
Under the agreement, TM One will provide new high speed capacity to UniSZA with dedicated and seamless connectivity at UniSZA campus in Gong Badak, Tembila campus in Besut and its Medical Campus in Kuala Terengganu. The enhanced connectivity will provide the university with faster access hence enriching the Internet experience for the campus community consisting of more than 13,000 students. The upgrade is part of UniSZA’s digital transformation journey towards embracing the Industry 4.0 revolution and further improving the university’s operational efficiencies.
Commenting on the latest collaboration, Tuan Haji Rosli said, “TM One, is proud and excited to be the enabler of Hyperconnected Ecosystem for UniSZA’s digital transformation journey towards Education 4.0 in preparing the next generation of workforce for the nation. We will continue to play an active role in nation building particularly in the education sector as well as realising Malaysia's digital aspiration through our vast network connectivity and solid infrastructure.”
The higher capacity will connect UniSZA main campus in Gong Badak with its other campuses namely Tembila campus in Besut and its Medical Campus in Kuala Terengganu via TM One’s IPVPN service. This will further improve the university’s productivity and enable its campus community to access education related applications that are creative and innovative in a faster and more organised manner. With the enhanced connectivity, the campus administrators, academicians as well as students of UniSZA will also be able to connect with the other campuses faster and more efficiently.
For more information on TM One and its products and service offerings, visit www.tmone.com.my.
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