U Mobile has partnered with Qualcomm to boost IoT adoption in Malaysia, enhancing digital transformation through real-time tracking and monitoring. The solutions aim to improve efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness for enterprises across various industries. The partnership was formalized at the Mobile World Congress 2025 with supportive governmental oversight.
U Mobile Sdn Bhd has entered into a partnership with Qualcomm Services Ltd aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital transformation within Malaysia’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector. Through this collaboration, the companies will implement initiatives focused on enhancing real-time tracking, device monitoring, and supply chain efficiency.
Neil Tomkinson, Chief Information Officer of U Mobile, emphasized the importance of this partnership. He stated that it is designed to drive innovation in IoT solutions, which will contribute to smarter and more efficient supply chains. The integration of U Mobile’s next-generation network with the Qualcomm Aware Platform is expected to facilitate seamless performance through ultra-low latency and rapid data transfer, consequently enabling advanced automation.
U Mobile highlighted that the newly developed solutions will improve asset visibility and security, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs for enterprises. This will be achieved through the use of real-time insights, artificial intelligence-driven automation, and predictive analytics. Various industry-specific go-to-market strategies will also be created to foster widespread adoption of these technologies.
Target industries include those with high-value items requiring real-time tracking such as logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. Additionally, sectors where environmental conditions greatly influence product quality like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cold chain logistics will also be addressed. U Mobile’s collaboration further extends to industries in the midst of digital transformation, including smart retail, oil and gas, and government fleets.
The formalization of this partnership occurred through a Memorandum of Understanding, signed at the Malaysian Pavilion during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 event in Barcelona, Spain. The signing event was attended by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, alongside Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission commissioner Chee Hong Leong.
In conclusion, U Mobile’s partnership with Qualcomm is poised to significantly enhance Malaysia’s IoT landscape by driving digital transformation and enabling innovative solutions across multiple sectors. The collaboration focuses on improving supply chain efficiency and asset management, positioning U Mobile as a leader in the adoption of next-generation technologies in Malaysia.
Original Source: theedgemalaysia.com
