KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) wholesale arm TM Wholesale has signed a collaborative agreement with Globe Telecom for a nationwide rollout of Globe's co-branded gaming solution called "Globe Gamer Grounds powered by Ember in the Philippines".
TM said the partnership would provide Globe with access to Swarmio's plug-and-play Ember gaming platform enhancing the latter's gaming and e-sports services and bringing it closer to its millions of mobile and broadband end users.
Leveraging TM's established global network and infrastructure ecosystems, the platform enables Globe's customers to enjoy ultra-low latency gaming experiences with faster download speeds.
TM Wholesale executive vice president Amar Huzaimi Md Deris said the company took pride in making superior gaming experiences accessible to the industry via its wholesale offerings which provide a seamless and high-quality digital experience to users.
"This collaboration also aligns with our vision to create a more vibrant digital ecosystem throughout the region," he said in a statement.
Globe operates nationwide fixed-line and broadband networks throughout the country, serving over 86 million mobile customers.
Beyond providing telecommunications services, the Globe Group of companies also has a significant presence in various digital solutions businesses, leveraging its substantial customer base, distribution capabilities, and strategic partnerships to establish a footprint that spans numerous industry sectors.
Globe Games and Esports head Ralph Aligada said with Globe's all-in-one gaming platform, the community of gamers would enjoy a seamless and high-quality digital experience.
"We aim to excite all gamers regardless of age and skill level across the Philippines. We are hopeful that with this agreement, there will be more opportunities and innovative solutions that would benefit our gaming community and users in the country, perhaps even across the region," he said.
Previously, TM Wholesale and Swarmio Media, a Canada-based gaming and e-sports technology company, established a partnership to provide accessible and high-quality digital gaming and e-sports services throughout Asean.
TM said the partnership with Globe marked a breakthrough in its collaboration with Swarmio Media, enhancing e-sports gaming and levelling up digital experiences for the Philippines and across the region.