- Maxis to provide 4G and 5G network connectivity solutions for connected vehicles and EV charge points in Malaysia
- Innovative digital solutions to accelerate new EV technologies
- Collaboration announced at E-Mobility Asia, with Maxis as the official smart mobility solution provider
Maxis, Blueshark & JomCharge
Maxis is collaborating with Blueshark, a leading smart scooter provider, and EV Connection Sdn. Bhd. (EVC), operator of theJomCharge charging network, to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility solutions.
To kick off the collaboration, a document exchange ceremony was held in conjunction with the E-Mobility Asia (EMA) 2023 exhibition, with Maxis inking Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Blueshark and EVC respectively. Maxis is the official smart mobility solution provider for the inaugural EMA, which is being held in Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 24 November.
The ceremony was witnessed by YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia.
We are delighted to collaborate with Blueshark and EVC, well-known names within the EV sector. As a leading integrated telco, we have the right capabilities to meet the needs of smart mobility businesses end-to-end. We look forward to powering EV technologies and innovation through our enterprise solutions, including IoT, cloud, managed services, 4G and 5G connectivity
As part of the MoUs, Maxis will provide 4G and 5G network connectivity solutions to Blueshark and EVC to support the e-mobility needs of their electric vehicle (EV) assets and infrastructure.
Maxis will also explore innovative digital solutions with both parties to accelerate the application of new technologies within the EV ecosystem. As a start, Maxis will develop an ESG dashboard to help Blueshark customers measure and analyse their carbon footprint through their electric scooters.
The dashboard will leverage Maxis’ end-to-end capabilities spanning cloud, data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Maxis’ 4G and 5G network will provide essential connectivity for Blueshark’s fleet, ensuring secure and reliable data collection for the dashboard with full Application Programming Interface (API) integration.
Maxis will also provide network connectivity to Blueshark’s battery swap stations, across Malaysia, to help them analyse and manage their battery inventory.
Blueshark is an Electric Vehicle (EV) tech mobility company pioneering electromobility and game-changing energy solutions for the world. They power smart mobility and swappable energy solutions by leading the charge on green mobility and green energy for all. They aspire to be the most valuable two-wheeled electric vehicle company ever, with much more to come.
As the Malaysian subsidiary of Sharkgulf Technologies Group, they are driven by their technology leadership with over 130 invention patents filed, Internet of Vehicles, smart partnerships and innovations in renewable energy solutions. Their rapidly expanding global footprint brings them closer to their vision of transforming lives as we transform human mobility, empowering microenterprises and encouraging EV adoption and infrastructure, while saving the planet.
Being one of the major players in EV industry, we identified three key challenges: connection reliability, ease of management, and cost competitiveness. Maxis addresses these pain points with their IoT connectivity, providing us reliable coverage & connectivity along with an IoT analytics platform, supporting our JomCharge charging network at best value