Google, DNeX ink multi-year deal to offer cloud services in Malaysia

Alphabet’s Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has reached a multi-year deal with Malaysian technology firm Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX) to offer sovereign cloud services in the country.

Under the deal, DNeX has been authorized to operate Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) as a managed provider, with a focus on air-gapped configurations for organizations in Malaysia.

DNeX will offer deployment options for Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped on-premises or within partner data centers, with flexible hardware options – including general-purpose central processing units and graphics processing units – to address organizations’ specific workload requirements.

In addition, the companies are looking to establish an AI center of excellence to nurture local AI talent.

“This strategic partnership addresses the country’s growing demand for cloud solutions that meet strict data residency, security, and privacy requirements, particularly within regulated industries like public services, financial services, healthcare, and energy,” the firms said in a joint statement.

The deal comes as Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) looks to expand its footprint in the Southeast Asian country. In May, the company announced plans to invest $2B to develop its first data center and Google Cloud region in Malaysia.