On 17 September 2024, the Arterial Research and Education Network Asia-Pacific (ARENA-PAC) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have signed a groundbreaking agreement to collaborate on the development of a 100Gbps Research and Education Network for Malaysia. This partnership aims to revolutionize high-speed connectivity for academic and research institutions across the country, with potential benefits extending to the broader Asia-Pacific region.
The collaboration will focus on:
- Implementing cutting-edge 100Gbps network infrastructure in Malaysia
- Fostering joint research initiatives in network technologies
- Enhancing data-intensive research capabilities for Malaysian institutions
- Promoting knowledge sharing and capacity building among member institutions
“This partnership with ARENA-PAC marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s commitment to advancing research and education through technology,” said Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia. “The 100Gbps network will provide our researchers and students with unprecedented access to global resources and collaboration opportunities, positioning Malaysia at the forefront of academic innovation.”
Professor Dr. Jun Murai, Co-Director of ARENA-PAC, added, “By joining forces with USM to develop this high-speed network in Malaysia, we are taking a crucial step towards creating a robust research and education infrastructure that will benefit Malaysian institutions. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to foster innovation and knowledge exchange across borders.”
The100 Gbps research and education network is expected to:
- Enable real-time collaboration on large-scale research projects within the country and internationally
- Support the development of advanced applications in fields such as artificial intelligence, climate modeling, and genomics
- Strengthen the competitiveness of Malaysian institutions in the global research landscape
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a premier public research university located in Penang, Malaysia. Established in 1969, USM is committed to empowering future talents and enabling the bottom billions to transform their socio-economic well-being.
The ARENA-PAC project is a backbone network for research and education, to promote the spread of the Internet in the Asia-Pacific region and is operated by the WIDE project.
