NTT Group to Launch Asia's First Smart City Proof of Concept Collaborating with Cyberview and Allo in Malaysia
29.1.2020 09:00:00 EET | Business Wire | Press release
As part of the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ FY 2019 project "Research on Smart City Model for Solving Social Problems in Malaysia", based on the smart city initiatives which has been started with the City of Las Vegas, United States, NTT Group (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (Hereinafter, NTT), NTT Communications Corporation, NTT Ltd., InfoCom Research, Inc., NTT DATA Corporation, NTT COMWARE Corporation) will conduct Asia's one of the first Smart City Proof of Concept (PoC) in the Cyberjaya area of Malaysia from February 2020, in cooperation with local stakeholders. Through this PoC, NTT Group aims to establish a sustainable business model while verifying the possibility of solving social issues in Asia, utilizing the technologies and know-how accumulated in the smart city field in the United States.
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1. Background
In Asian countries where stable economic growth continues, various social issues associated with economic growth such as traffic jams and environmental problems have become apparent, and the expectations for ICT-based solutions to these issues are growing. Among Asian countries, Malaysia, a country that built up friendly and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship with Japan through the (Look East) policy advocated by the Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad in 1981, is no exception. There are high expectations that Japanese companies will utilize technologies and know-how cultivated globally, to contribute to the resolution of social issues and the economic development of Malaysia.
Cyberjaya is a neighboring city of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and has attracted many ICT companies as the nucleus of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) which has been proposed during the administration of the 4th Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad (1990 - 1995). In addition, the 5G network, which was put into trial operation with nation’s first OpenLab being hosted there, has positioned Cyberjaya as a pioneer test area for the smart city concept in Malaysia.
Since the establishment of a group company (NTT MSC Sdn Bhd) in 1997, NTT Group has been active with investments and business development to contribute to the technological development of the country, and has built a strong relationship with local stakeholders over many years. At this time, the collaboration has been focused on solving social issues with ICT.
2. Overview of the PoC
Through field tests using the technology and know-how of smart city solutions which NTT Group has deployed with the City of Las Vegas, U.S.A. since 2018 (*), NTT Group aims to improve the living conditions of citizens and the sustainability of cities through smart cities using ICT, by studying the possibility of solving social problems in Malaysia and building sustainable business models, together with local stakeholders.
*(press release) About the smart city solutions available in Las Vegas, USA
https://www.ntt.co.jp/news2018/1812/181208a.html
(1) Features of Solutions Delivered During the Field Test
Malaysia is a motorized society with road congestion, automobile accidents and dangerous driving occurring on daily basis. This is one of the emerging social problems that a smart city can resolve by conducting data collection and utilization of vehicle information.
During the field test, based on the vehicle monitoring solution that has been provided in the City of Las Vegas since February 2019, NTT Group will customize and provide similar solution to support the needs of local stakeholders. Specifically, by installing cameras at the intersection with the highest traffic volume in Cyberjaya, and analyzing traffic volume and vehicle information, NTT Group aims to reduce traffic congestion, detect stolen vehicles, and support the creation of businesses in the neighborhood.
(2) Points to be verified through PoC
Based on the results of the field test above, the following will be verified through discussions with stakeholders.
1) Challenges and feasibility of smart city solutions deployed in Coty of Las Vegas in terms of system construction and operational aspects in Malaysia
2) Possibility of business model development using the technology (Application Examples: Public Safety, Smart Infrastructure, Commercial Use)
3) Possibility of deployment to ASEAN countries (Reflecting market trends, legal systems, and local stakeholders' needs)
(3) Period and Location of PoC
- Implementation period: February to March 2020
- Implementation location: Cyberjaya, Malaysia
(4) Role of each entity
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NTT Group |
NTT |
Overall supervision and coordination among group companies |
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NTT Communications |
Supervision of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ research projects, support for installation of Multi-Orchestrator |
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NTT Ltd (NTT MSC) |
Stakeholders coordination, implementation of PoC and proposal to stakeholders |
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InfoCom Research |
Implementation of surveys, preparing reports, and support of proposal to stakeholders |
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NTT DATA |
Support for deployment and technical of smart city solutions in Las Vegas |
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NTT COMWARE |
Multi-Orchestrator delivery and technical assistance |
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Local Stakeholders |
Cyberview (Tech Hub Developer) |
Support for implementation of field test, stakeholder coordination, and business model development |
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Allo (Infrastructure provider) |
Provision of infrastructure for field test (optical fiber) |
3. Future Deployment
Based on the results of the PoC, NTT Group will promote the deployment of smart city solutions to Cyberjaya and other cities in Malaysia, as well as to ASEAN countries, with the aim of improving people's living conditions, improving urban sustainability, and realizing a smart society.
About NTT
NTT is a Global Technology and Business Solutions Provider. We help clients accelerate growth and innovate new digital business models of the future. We provide business consulting and technology services for global networks, cybersecurity, managed IT and applications, workplace, datacenter and cloud services all supported by our deep industry expertise and innovation.
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