Telecommunications company U Mobile has reached an agreement to transfer its GoBiz merchant acquiring business to NTT DATA Payment Services, formerly known as GHL Systems Berhad.
The move aligns with U Mobile’s increased focus on supporting enterprise digitalisation, particularly following its appointment to implement Malaysia’s Next Gen 5G network.
The transfer will allow U Mobile to concentrate its resources on developing 5G and 5G-Advanced (5G-A) solutions, alongside advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomous technologies, and the Internet of Things, to drive digital adoption among businesses.
NTT DATA Payment Services will take over the GoBiz operations and has committed to maintaining service continuity for merchants and customers.
Both companies also intend to explore future collaborations aimed at enhancing digital solutions for the SME market, by combining U Mobile’s next-generation network capabilities with NTT DATA’s expertise in payment systems and digital commerce technologies.
“As the nation’s Next Gen 5G network provider, U Mobile is committed to drive the country towards becoming a digitally enabled high income nation, and 5G adoption by enterprises is a key success factor to that goal.
U Mobile is looking forward to accelerating enterprise digitalisation with Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Technology, IoT and more and as such, this agreement with NTT DATA Payment Services paves the way for us to fully leverage on our strengths to realise these ambitions, especially for the SME sector,”
said Neil Tomkinson, Chief Information Officer of U Mobile.
“By combining NTT DATA Payment Services’ expertise in payment solutions with U Mobile’s Next Gen 5G and 5G-A technology, we aim to enable businesses with seamless, digital payment solutions that enhance efficiency and growth.
This collaboration underscores our commitment to driving innovation and supporting businesses in embracing the future of digital commerce.”
said Sean Hesh, Group Chief Executive Officer of NTT DATA Payment Services.
Featured image: (From left): Sean Hesh, Group Chief Executive Officer of NTT DATA Payment Services; Neil Tomkinson, Chief Information Officer of U Mobile
This will allow U Mobile to concentrate its resources on developing 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions, alongside advancements in AI, autonomous technologies, and IoT
