India's Tata Communications has signed a two-year deal with Malaysian mobile services operator group, Axiata, to build and manage an internet protocol-based network in select markets in Asia-Pacific.

Commenting on the partnership between Tata Communications and Axiata, Byron Clatterbuck, president of Global Carrier Solutions at Tata Communications, says, "This represents the start of a long-term relationship that will benefit businesses and consumers in Asia."