KUCHING, SACOFA, Sarawak’s leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has entered a strategic partnership with ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leader in integrated information and communication technology solutions, to modernise SACOFA’s statewide network and support Sarawak’s next phase of digital growth.
The network upgrade introduces scalable, ultra-broadband capacity through full-band Optical Transport Network (OTN) technologies capable of 1.6 Terabyte throughput, enhanced by AI-driven intelligent network management for improved reliability and spectrum efficiency. The core transport network features a 6-in-1 EDN (Enhanced Deterministic Networking) processor, delivering high-speed forwarding with low latency and jitter resilience for real-time applications. These upgrades will enhance bandwidth delivery, elevate service quality, and optimise operational efficiency.
The initiative will see SACOFA upgrading its core transport, routing, and optical layers using ZTE’s advanced solutions, creating a robust foundation for long-term network performance and reliability.
Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman B Abdul Taib, Managing Director of SACOFA.
“SACOFA’s collaboration with ZTE advances the state government’s Post-COVID-19 Development Sarawak 2030 and the Sarawak Digital Blueprint 2030 initiatives. Modernising our network infrastructure allows us to convert enhanced capacity and reliability into economic growth and operational readiness, marking a key milestone in Sarawak’s digital transformation,” said Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman B Abdul Taib, Managing Director of SACOFA.
Steven Ge, Managing Director, ZTE Malaysia.
Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, added: “By combining SACOFA’s local expertise with ZTE’s global innovations in core and optical transport technologies, we are delivering a future-ready digital backbone. This infrastructure will enable 5G, cloud, and AI-driven services, supporting Sarawak’s goal of a dynamic and inclusive digital economy by 2030.”
