Ivo Ivanov says collaboration between Malaysian operators and international connectivity specialists can help build a stronger domestic digital ecosystem and improve the country's regional connectivity.
Key takeaways
DE-CIX CEO Ivo Ivanov urged stronger collaboration between Malaysian operators and global tech firms to build local expertise, infrastructure, and connectivity, positioning Malaysia as a regional digital hub. He highlighted DE-CIX’s partnership with Open DC to extend interconnection to the Malaysia‑Thailand border.
- DE-CIX promotes local‑global partnerships to strengthen Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.
- The focus is on building local expertise and infrastructure, not just capital or tech imports.
- DE-CIX and Open DC are expanding interconnection toward the Malaysia‑Thailand border to boost regional data traffic.
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DE-CIX chief executive officer Ivo Ivanov said closer collaboration between Malaysian operators and international technology companies could help strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem, combining local expertise and infrastructure with global connectivity to support Malaysia’s ambitions as a regional digital hub.
Ivanov said international partnerships should put greater emphasis on building local expertise, infrastructure and connectivity that can support Malaysia’s long-term digital ambitions.
He said collaboration between homegrown companies and international interconnection specialists could combine local market knowledge with global experience to develop infrastructure that meets international standards while remaining firmly rooted in Malaysia.
