Malaysia’s national 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has deployed Ericsson’s Enterprise Virtual Cellular Network (EVCN) at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters, making the organisation the first in the world to create a 5G-first office environment.
Ericsson says that, equipped with 5G-enabled laptops managed through EVCN and integrated with Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and DNB’s 5G network, DNB employees will be able to enjoy secure and seamless mobile work connectivity.
As part of its broader national digitalisation efforts, DNB is committed to replacing traditional Wi-Fi with 5G as the primary service to enhance security, efficiency and scalability. DNB plans to collaborate with mobile network operators to extend EVCN as a service for enterprises and government agencies across Malaysia.
By integrating Ericsson’s EVCN with DNB’s nationwide 5G network as well as services offered by mobile network operators, enterprises can now use 5G as their own secure, cost-effective and low-maintenance network with private and programmable access. This transformation, says Ericsson, brings several key benefits, including mobility and improved user experience; enhanced security and IT control; operational efficiency and cost savings; and seamless cloud integration.
Ericsson says DNB’s adoption of EVCN highlights its potential to reshape enterprise IT. As the solution evolves, together with the service providers, DNB is looking to expand into business and government sectors, supporting Malaysia’s digital transformation goals.
Therefore, by consolidating IT infrastructure within a 5G-based model, DNB is priming to strengthen its market position, offering enterprises a future-ready, cloud-native IT solution.
