ZTE and MMU expand AI and cybersecurity collaboration with new AiCube platform at MMU
December 6, 2025 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ) and Multimedia University (MMU) have expanded their long-term partnership with a new addendum, exchanged during the closing ceremony of the PRESTIJ program focused on AI and cybersecurity for public services.
From left to right: Dr. Li Ming, Vice President, ZTE Corporation, and President of the ZTE Global Learning & Development Centre; Tuan Yusri bin Razalli @ Ghazalli, Senior Deputy Director, Human Capital Development Division, JPA; Mr. Gu Junying, Senior Vice President, ZTE Corporation; Professor Dato' Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su'ud, President and CEO, MMU; Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Hin Yong, Vice President, Academic and Innovative Learning, MMU; and Mr. Steven Ge, Managing Director, ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn. Bhd., during the exchange of the ZTE-MMU AI Strategic Collaboration Addendum.
What's new
The addendum equips MMU with ZTE's AiCube AI education and compute platform plus smart classroom solutions. AiCube combines high-performance AI computing with an interactive learning environment to accelerate practical learning and project delivery.
Access will be shared between MMU students and JPA program participants, creating a joint testbed for AI and cybersecurity learning, applied research, and pilot projects.
Why it matters for IT and development teams
- Stronger talent pipeline: Hands-on access to compute and labs that map directly to in-demand skills across AI, cybersecurity, wireless, and core networks.
- Certification at scale: MMU is an authorised training and examination center for ZTE Certification across 5G, AI, cybersecurity, wireless, and core networks.
- Real-world environments: 5G end-to-end labs in Cyberjaya and Melaka support prototyping, testing, and integration work with modern network stacks.
- Public sector collaboration: Joint cohorts help engineers and government officers build practical skills that transfer into production systems.
Highlights from the collaboration so far
- Development of 5G end-to-end laboratories in Cyberjaya and Melaka, giving students and researchers a live environment to explore next-generation technologies.
- Scholarships from ZTE to support promising students and widen access to technical education.
- MMU appointed as an authorised ZTE Certification training and exam center covering 5G, AI, cybersecurity, wireless, and core networks.
- Launch of MMU's NexGen Communication Engineering Hub (2023), built on four pillars: professional skills development, creativity, research excellence, and industry collaboration.
- Public sector upskilling via the ACE: Digital Frontier for Smart Government program. After nearly six months of training across seven major cities in China, the final milestone concluded in Beijing, followed by a closing ceremony at MMU Cyberjaya on December 3.
What leaders said
Gu Junying, Senior Vice President of ZTE, said: "We are honoured to support Malaysia's public service and academic institutions as they build essential digital capabilities. Even as participants complete their programmes today, the journey of learning continues. Technology evolves quickly, and continuous development is vital to building a future-ready workforce."
Professor Dato' Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su'ud, President of MMU, said: "MMU welcomes this enhanced collaboration with ZTE. The deployment of the AiCube platform strengthens our ability to train industry-ready graduates and public service leaders, and supports Malaysia's broader digital transformation agenda. This collaboration reinforces MMU's role as a leading institution for technology-driven education, research, and talent development."
How IT teams can plug in
- Engage with MMU's ZTE Certification tracks to validate skills in AI, cybersecurity, 5G, and core networks.
- Use the AiCube platform (through MMU programs) for labs, capstone projects, and pilot deployments that require high-performance compute and collaborative classrooms.
- Collaborate with MMU's NexGen Hub on applied research that targets measurable outcomes: latency, throughput, model accuracy, cost per inference, or security posture.
- For structured learning paths and certification planning, explore curated options on Complete AI Training.
ZTE reaffirmed its commitment to Malaysia's digital and innovation ecosystem through sustained investment in talent development, advanced learning technologies, and strong partnerships with academia and government.
About ZTE
ZTE connects the world with continuous innovation for a better future. The company provides innovative technologies and integrated solutions, and its portfolio spans communication networks, computing infrastructure, industry digital solutions, and personal and home smart terminals. Serving over a quarter of the world's population, ZTE is dedicated to leading globally in connectivity and intelligent computing, enabling communication and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. www.zte.com.cn/global
About Multimedia University (MMU)
Multimedia University is a leading Malaysian institution focused on technology-based education and research, developing industry-ready graduates in engineering, ICT, creative technologies, and digital innovation.
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