Telekom Malaysia (TM) has unveiled its locally hosted sovereign GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) solution, with the expressed aim of bolstering Malaysia's AI infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation.
TM’s GPUaaS is claimed to provide low-latency, real-time, high-performance AI computing capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty and security.
The solution, unveiled following the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) by Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, leverages NVIDIA GPU technology hosted at TM’s Uptime Tier-III certified data centres.
TM’s GPUaaS is backed by the telco's nationwide fibre optic network and edge computing facilities, and integrates GPU resources with high-speed connectivity to power AI-driven applications such as:
• AI for Public Services: Real-time AI Avatars providing information for citizens.
• Healthcare Diagnostics: AI-powered imaging and analytics.
• Autonomous Vehicles: Real-time traffic and navigation systems.
• Immersive Media: AR/VR content creation with real-time rendering.
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“TM’s GPUaaS will further enhance our digital infrastructure and support the nation’s AI aspiration," Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group Chief Executive Officer, said.
"By offering cost-efficient access to high-performance computing for AI model training and inferencing, we enable businesses and the Government sector to adopt AI-driven solutions with greater ease, ensuring both operational efficiency and scalability.
“Our GPUaaS design is modular and scalable, catering to various user needs.
"Leveraging this agility, we are pleased to announce that TM has secured an international customer for GPUaaS requirement to be delivered by year-end.
"This initiative underscores TM’s commitment to empower industries and unlock new opportunities through AI infrastructure, as we align our Digital Powerhouse 2030 aspiration to fast forward the future of a Digital Malaysia.”