YTL e-Solutions Berhad, a subsidiary of YTL Corporation, has enrolled into a strategic collaboration with Cisco Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Cisco) to establish its WiMAX core network in Peninsular Malaysia.

Under the agreement, Cisco, the leading supplier of networking equipment and network management for the Internet, will build and integrate YTLE's WiMAX core network to help YTL quickly operationalize and launch new services.

The WiMAX core network includes IP CORE, Operating Support Systems, Billing Systems, Proactive Network Operating Center (PNOC), and Interoperability Testing labs.

Cisco stated in a release that the products in Malaysia are supplied by Cisco Systems International BV. The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

The latest move is in line with YTLE's goal to provide mobile internet services nationwide, which is scheduled to launch in 2009.

Malaysian firm YTL e-Solutions claims that with the launch of service in both urban and rural areas, customers across country will be able to simultaneously enjoy 4G converged services, using personal WiMAX mobile devices over the YTLE's WiMAX network.