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InterCloud launches new connection points in Mumbai
InterCloud has opened its first point of presence in India , deploying two connection points in Mumbai .
The opening of the new connection points – known as Edges – will allow InterCloud to support existing customers with connectivity in what is a key region for several of its clients .
InterCloud has chosen the Equinix MB2 and TATA LVSB sites in Mumbai to host its Edges . It will provide connectivity to Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) and Microsoft Azure , with onramps from either Equinix MB2 or LVSB sites .
AWS and Azure are the first Cloud Service Providers ( CSPs ) to connect with InterCloud in Mumbai and the company anticipates forming several more CSP connections in the city soon .
With a fully compliant strategy in place , a large multinational in the electrical and sustainability sector will be InterCloud ’ s first customer to be onboarded through the new Edge in Mumbai . InterCloud ’ s COO Amine Gharbaoui said : “ We are delighted to be expanding our presence to India . India is a hugely important location for many of our existing customers , the move will allow us to offer enhanced connectivity services to those who are operating in the region .”
Collaboration to create Thailand ’ s own ‘ Silicon Valley ’
Digital Transformation . The project is forecast to create around 20,000 new jobs and attract more than 5 billion baht worth of foreign direct investment annually .
Ericsson and depa recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will set up an innovation lab in Thailand Digital Valley to serve as a 5G testbed and service center .
“ We look forward to further working with depa , Thai operators , enterprises and startups to unlock the potential of 5G through the co-creation of 5G use cases ,” said Dr Jesada Sivaraks , Head of Government and Industry Relations , Ericsson Thailand .
Thailand ’ s Digital Economy Promotion
Agency ( depa ) and Ericsson have officially commenced collaboration on depa ’ s Thailand Digital Valley – an ambitious project to develop the country ’ s own version Silicon Valley . Thailand Digital Valley , located 50 miles east of Bangkok , is pitched as Southeast Asia ’ s new digital hub supporting the region ’ s
“ Thailand Digital Valley will play a significant role in uplifting the digital ecosystem of Thailand and prompt the country to become Southeast Asia ’ s digital hub ,” said Dr Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin , depa ’ s President and CEO .
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