U Mobile and Qualcomm Collaborate to Accelerate IoT Adoption in Malaysia
U Mobile partners with Qualcomm to enhance Malaysia’s IoT market by advancing digital transformation initiatives. The alliance aims to improve real-time tracking and supply chain efficiency, supported by U Mobile’s network and Qualcomm’s platform. They will tailor strategies for various industries, including logistics and healthcare, to showcase the benefits of IoT solutions.
U Mobile Sdn Bhd has formed a partnership with Qualcomm Services Ltd aimed at advancing Malaysia’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector, promoting digital transformation through improved real-time tracking, device monitoring, and supply chain efficiency. Neil Tomkinson, U Mobile’s Chief Information Officer, stated that this collaboration will foster innovation in IoT solutions, significantly enhancing the efficiency of supply chains.
The agreement will leverage U Mobile’s next-generation network in conjunction with the Qualcomm Aware Platform to provide seamless performance characterized by ultra-low latency and high-speed data transfer. This technological foundation is set to facilitate advanced automation, drive asset visibility, enhance security, and promote overall efficiency while reducing costs for enterprises.
To facilitate adoption, both parties will focus on developing customized go-to-market strategies for various sectors, particularly those dealing with high-value assets requiring real-time monitoring. These sectors include logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing, as well as industries where environmental conditions affect product quality, such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cold chain logistics.
Additionally, the collaboration seeks to reach industries engaged in digital transformation, including smart retail, oil and gas, and government fleets. Together, U Mobile and Qualcomm will work closely with select businesses to identify practical use cases that demonstrate the advantages of these innovative solutions.
This partnership was officially established through a Memorandum of Understanding, which was signed at the Malaysian Pavilion during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held in Barcelona, Spain. The signing ceremony was attended by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching and Chee Hong Leong, commissioner of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
The collaboration between U Mobile and Qualcomm is set to significantly bolster Malaysia’s IoT landscape through enhanced digital transformation strategies. By integrating advanced technologies, this partnership promises to optimize supply chains and improve operational efficiencies across multiple industries. Their collective efforts will also focus on developing tailored market strategies, ensuring that real-time tracking benefits a broad array of sectors engaged in the digital transition.
Original Source: theedgemalaysia.com
