AXIATA
“ We provide services related to the cloud , like cloud migrations and cloud hosting . We deliver the security solutions ”
DR TOMEK GERSZBERG CTO , AXIATA ENTERPRISE
the specifics of the South Asian market where the needs of consumers and enterprises are very different , so forking 5G into consumer and enterprise one is a good strategy .
From this perspective , Axiata Enterprise has two streams which they have developed together with the group technology : one stream is designed to satisfy consumer needs on 5G and the second is to satisfy the enterprise needs .
“ For the enterprise needs with regards to solutions , we have built a strong partnership with the leading , global network integrator like Capgemini Engineering and Tech Mahindra ” says Gerszberg . “ With those services and our capabilities , we also include strong local players to deliver the offers to the enterprises . So , our offer is a mix of global and local flavours .”
Axiata Enterprise has the 5G networking product stack which can run on any frequency , such as licensed 4G frequencies , or unlicensed bands .
“ It can run on any frequency , and this gives the possibility to deliver the networking in every place .”
This is something that Gerszberg believes makes the company so unique , especially in comparison to other operators who have been focused on delivering 5G to the public .
“ We have bifurcated those processes and we focus on the enterprise needs that are very different from the consumer 5G needs ,” says Gerszberg .
In Axiata Enterprise ’ s 5G networking , the team has signed agreements with partners such as Rakuten Symphony , Mavenir and Capgemini Engineering as network integrator . Yet there are many challenges to overcome .
For Gerszberg , the first challenge is the market perspective . “ We see a very big openness to innovations ,” he says . “ In every market , we see that the people are curious , they want to change their business , they want to increase their efficiencies , they want to be competitive – not just locally , but on a global level .”
Gerszberg sees the willingness to innovate as one of the biggest cultural assets of Southeast Asia . At the same time , he observes a level of customer wariness . “ If we consider the advanced solutions in other parts of the world , is this something that we can accommodate ? Does it fit our market ? My answer , as I see the businesses , is yes . The markets here are ready .”
But first , Axiata Enterprise must build trust with the enterprises , which are not in any dimension different from the leading companies in other parts of the world .
“ However , this is something that will take a couple of months – through trials , proof of concepts and so on . When these companies are confident that they can work with the newest innovations , we ’ ll be there for them .”
Leading successful 5G digital transformation To achieve the 5G transformation , certain technologies must be in place – primarily , 5G and the cloud .
90 November 2023