Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has partnered with SAP to develop an Intelligent Edge Aggregator (IEA) solution that will enhance cloud functionality and computing capabilities to its network architecture.

The IEA solution, developed on Singtel’s Paragon platform and supported by its 5G networks and multi-edge computing solutions, will enable enterprise customers to access and integrate SAP software with their back-end processes at the cloud server edge.

This will provide real-time insights to aid decision-making on time-sensitive business requirements.

The collaboration aims to enhance enterprise operations by adding cloud functionality and computing capabilities to Singtel’s network architecture.

With the incorporation of the IEA into Singtel’s existing portfolio of enterprise solutions, enterprises will have more tools and support to develop 5G use cases where ultra-fast speeds, low latency and high bandwidth is critical.

This is especially beneficial to enterprises in the manufacturing and logistics sectors that require applications like automated quality checks, defect detection, and last mile delivery robotics.

The collaboration also includes a joint go-to-market plan to scale the bundled solution across the region to countries like Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India.