SACOFA partners with ZTE to modernize SACOFA's statewide network in SARAWAK

• SACOFA and ZTE have formed a strategic partnership to modernize SACOFA's infrastructure network, setting the stage for Sarawak's next era of digital growth
• This initiative marks a significant milestone for Sarawak's connectivity. SACOFA is upgrading the core transport, routing, and optical layers with ZTE's advanced solutions
• SACOFA and ZTE are delivering a future-proof digital backbone that enables 5G, cloud, and AI-driven services, supporting Sarawak's 2030 vision for a dynamic, inclusive digital economy

Kuching, Malaysia, September 8, 2025 - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and SACOFA, Sarawak's leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, have formed a strategic partnership to modernize SACOFA's infrastructure network, setting the stage for Sarawak's next era of digital growth.

This network modernization delivers scalable and ultra-broadband capacity by leveraging full-band Optical Transport Network (OTN) technologies capable of 1.6 Terabyte throughput, augmented with intelligent, AI-driven network control for superior reliability and spectrum efficiency. On the core transport network, it benefits from a 6-in-1 EDN (Enhanced Deterministic Networking) processor, supporting high-speed forwarding with guaranteed low latency and jitter-resilient performance for real-time applications. Together, these advancements bolster scalable bandwidth delivery, elevate service-level performance, and optimize operational efficiency.

This initiative marks a significant milestone for Sarawak's connectivity. SACOFA is upgrading the core transport, routing, and optical layers with ZTE's advanced solutions. These enhancements provide a resilient foundation for long-term network availability and performance.

Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman B Abdul Taib, Managing Director of SACOFA, stated: "SACOFA's partnership with ZTE will bring us closer to the state government's vision of Post-COVID-19 Development Sarawak 2030 and the Sarawak Digital Blueprint 2030. By modernizing the network infrastructure, SACOFA is positioned to transform increased capacity and reliability into economic growth and enhanced operational readiness. This progress supports Sarawak's long-term digital and infrastructure goals. Today, SACOFA marks a pivotal point in its digital transformation journey."  

Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, said: "This partnership combines SACOFA's strong local infrastructure expertise with ZTE's global innovation in core and optical transport technologies. Through this collaboration, we are delivering a future-proof digital backbone that enables 5G, cloud, and AI-driven services, supporting Sarawak's 2030 vision for a dynamic, inclusive digital economy."