Photo caption: NetApp ASEAN Senior Director Angeline Lim (centre) with Glocomp Managing Director Joseph Giam (left) and Glocomp Executive Director and PIKOM Chairman Alex Liew.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28: Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian technology solutions provider, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with NetApp Malaysia Sdn Bhd to jointly deliver enterprise-grade data infrastructure solutions to support Malaysia’s ambition to become an AI-driven nation.
Under the collaboration, Glocomp will offer NetApp’s recently launched portfolio of data infrastructure solutions designed to help organisations manage, secure and accelerate artificial intelligence workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
The initiative targets both public and private-sector organisations seeking to harness data more effectively while meeting growing requirements for security, sovereignty and compliance.
Central to the offering are NetApp AFX, a disaggregated all-flash storage system engineered for demanding AI workloads, and the AI Data Engine, or AIDE, a data services platform designed to simplify and secure AI adoption.
Glocomp and NetApp will work together to deploy these solutions for existing and new customers in Malaysia.
NetApp ASEAN Senior Director Angeline Lim said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem through modern, secure data foundations.
“Glocomp’s commitment to advancing Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem through intelligent data infrastructure and cyber resilience capabilities is commendable. Together, we are combining our strengths to help Malaysian enterprises build intelligent data infrastructure and position themselves for success in an AI era,” she said in a statement.
Glocomp Managing Director Joseph Giam said the partnership enables the company to deliver an integrated portfolio that combines secure cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity services and incident response under a single, locally delivered framework.
“This collaboration allows us to offer intelligent data infrastructure powered by NetApp, supported by our vetted, locally delivered services. It is a timely enabler for Malaysia’s aspiration to become an AI Nation by 2030, particularly for government agencies and operators of critical infrastructure,” he said.
Giam said the combined offering is designed to help organisations advance their digital transformation while simplifying security management and strengthening confidence in data protection.
The collaboration also places strong emphasis on cyber resilience, leveraging NetApp’s secure data management capabilities alongside Glocomp’s cybersecurity expertise.
Together, the companies aim to deliver solutions that protect critical data and infrastructure, support regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency across regulated and high-risk environments.
Key focus areas of the collaboration include data sovereignty, compliance and cyber resilience.
On data sovereignty, the solutions are designed to retain data within Malaysian borders and ensure it is governed solely under Malaysian jurisdiction. This approach is intended to address concerns around exposure to foreign access laws while aligning with national security priorities.
In terms of compliance, the collaboration aims to help organisations reduce operational burdens on internal teams through solutions that support audit readiness, documentation and reporting. The combined experience and credentials of both companies are also positioned to meet stringent compliance requirements in regulated sectors.
Cyber resilience is another core pillar, with an emphasis on strengthening organisations’ ability to detect, respond to and recover from cyber threats through a unified approach to data protection and recovery.
Glocomp Executive Director Alex Liew, who is also Chairman of the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), described the collaboration as an important enabler for Malaysia’s AI ambitions.
“As Malaysia progresses towards AI Nation 2030, organisations will require secure, high-performance data foundations. This collaboration with NetApp helps enterprises innovate responsibly, protect their data and contribute to the country’s digital competitiveness,” he said.
Liew added that Malaysia’s success in building an AI-driven economy will depend on strong collaboration between global technology providers and local ecosystem players.
“Partnerships such as this reflect the kind of collaboration needed to transform Malaysia’s digital landscape. They enable enterprises to innovate with confidence while ensuring data security, sovereignty and long-term resilience,” he said.