NEC Corporation of Malaysia (NEC Malaysia), a leading digital transformation technology provider, recently announced that its Service Provider Solution (SPSL) unit has been named Cisco Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024. Backed by NEC’s global Center of Excellence (CoE), SPSL applies industry best practices and global frameworks to support Malaysia’s telco operators and other multinational companies around the world.

As a Cisco Global System Integrator (SI) Partner, NEC is certified in Telco Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Cybersecurity, delivering world-class solutions with proven expertise. It is a trusted SI partner with the capability to deploy Cisco Telco Network Solutions across Malaysia.

SPSL leads the way in Multi-Vendor Integration

NEC Malaysia’s SPSL business unit is a leading multi-vendor integrator specializing in cybersecurity and network solutions. In partnership with top-tier NEC global technology partners such as Cisco, Fortinet, F5, and Nokia, SPSL integrates Cisco’s Mass Scale Infrastructure (MSI) to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions tailored to diverse business needs from telecommunication to enterprise operations.

SPSL’s expertise in Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) integration, Multi-Vendor Integration (MVI), and 5G Security ensures secure and seamless 5G communication.

The company in Malaysia is one of the very few partners with the capability to integrate large-scale Cisco equipment, ensuring high-performance network operations.

“In today’s fast-paced, competitive market, customers are increasingly demanding comprehensive solutions and seamless experiences that support their business outcomes. As a trusted partner of Cisco, NEC has shown its commitment to excellence and leadership in networking and security as they help customers modernize their infrastructure to power AI workloads and ensure security and resilience. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to NEC for clinching the Cisco Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024 award and look forward to continuing our partnership with them,” said Bee Kheng Tay, President, Cisco ASEAN. 

Expanding Services with ICON

In March 2024, NEC Malaysia, in collaboration with NEC Asia Pacific, launched the Intelligent Center Operations of NEC (ICON) in Johor. Serving as a cornerstone for enhanced customer service, ICON provides Managed Services and houses both a Security Operations Center (SOC) and a Network Operations Center (NOC).

“Our customers choose NEC because we enable them to focus on their core business while we manage their network and security seamlessly. We drive their success by optimizing networking, enabling new service creation with enterprise solutions, and accelerating time-to-market through AI-driven automation and enhanced business agility. Our robust and sustainable network infrastructure ensures superior service quality, giving them peace of mind to concentrate on growth and innovation while we safeguard their connectivity and security,” said Wataru Irie, Managing Director of NEC Malaysia.

Irie-san added that NEC Malaysia works with leading technology partners to provide best-in-class solutions that ensure network reliability by preventing single points of failure. Its AI-driven networking and cybersecurity solutions also provide expert guidance on future-proofing infrastructure.

NEC’s 125 years of rich history in technology and their SI expertise in fields such as networking and security—boosted by their collaborative approach with global partners—has made them a trusted transformation partner not only in Malaysia but throughout the ASEAN region as well.

Supporting Malaysia’s cybersecurity initiatives

NEC Malaysia’s cybersecurity efforts are timely given the Malaysian government’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity and to protect its National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII). With the Cyber Security Act 2024 officially gazetted last June and the development of a new Malaysia Cyber Security Strategy (2025-2030) aligning with Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, NEC remains committed to supporting the government’s vision to become a cybersecurity leader in the region.

About NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

NEC Corporation of Malaysia, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is a globally recognized leader in technological innovation and digital transformation. Established as NEC Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in March 1988, the company has been at the forefront of advancing Malaysia’s vision of becoming a Digital Nation. With a strong track record of technological expertise, NEC Malaysia specializes in smart connectivity, public safety, managed services, retail and manufacturing applications, infrastructure, IP networks, cybersecurity, and multimedia platforms.

Its presence extends from Kuala Lumpur to Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor, where its Centre of Excellence provides managed services, call center operations, security operations, and network operations for customers across the Asia region.

To learn more, visit https://my.nec.com/.