TM One, Agrobank ink five-year deal to drive digital push in agriculture
The collaboration aims to modernise the nation's agro-financial ecosystem through secure, resilient and future-ready digital infrastructure, including advanced connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity and managed ICT services.
TM One executive vice president Shazurawati Abd Karim said the agreement represents a strategic, co-creative alliance to digitally empower the local agro community.
"This is a pivotal part of our commitment to pioneer digital growth through technology leadership, shaping future-ready industries and creating inclusive digital progress for all Malaysians," she said in a statement.
Agrobank group president and chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin said the partnership will strengthen service delivery and empower agropreneurs nationwide through advanced digital infrastructure.
"The agriculture sector, once regarded as traditional, is now evolving rapidly in tandem with digital progress. The integration of digital solutions demonstrates that agro-based industries are no longer left behind," he said.
Under the agreement, TM One will deliver a comprehensive suite of Managed Secured SD-WAN services to Agrobank's nationwide operations, enhancing operational resilience, network performance and cybersecurity.
The initiatives will leverage TM One's capabilities to provide secure, robust and scalable connectivity, particularly in urban, rural and semi-urban areas, to better serve Agrobank and its customers.
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