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StarHub launches Low Latency Data Centre Connect
StarHub has launched of Low Latency Data
Centre Connect , a secure on-demand connectivity service that enables local and regional enterprises to enjoy ultra-low latency data centre connectivity at the speed of light .
Tan Kit Yong , Head of Enterprise Business Group , StarHub . “ StarHub ’ s Low Latency Data Centre Connect empowers businesses to meet ever-increasing digital demands while providing the flexibility , security , and scalability needed for future growth .”
In May , StarHub announced Low Latency Data Centre Connect in a partnership with Global Switch and deploying its first POP – which provides Global Switch customers in Singapore with secure connectivity ondemand to a global network of key data centre ecosystems and submarine cable PoPs for seamless connectivity .
Building on that collaboration , StarHub is expanding its network ecosystem working with Ciena , Digital Realty and Terrabit Networks . our Singapore campus as a strategic interconnection hub by providing customers with ultra-low latency connectivity to our strategically located data centres , ensuring optimal performance and reliability .”
Low Latency Data Centre Connect , currently available across multiple data centres with plans for further expansion , includes features such as :
• Ultra-low latency
• Advanced SDN capabilities with an integrated self-service portal
• Quantum secure communications
• Service orchestration
This expansion , leveraging Ciena ’ s 800G encryption on Waveserver 5 , enables StarHub to connect multiple data centres with ultra-low latency connectivity , offering unparalleled access to cloud services and applications .
Govind Choudhary , Vice President of Strategy & Business Development , Asia Pacific , Digital Realty , said : “ This strengthens
StarHub partners NTT DOCOMO to bring Open Radio Access Network to Singapore
StarHub has successfully conducted Singapore ’ s inaugural
Open Radio Access Network ( Open RAN ) call on its 5G network – marking a significant milestone in the global telecommunications landscape .
This achievement comes as part of a groundbreaking demonstration in collaboration with NTT DOCOMO .
“ With the successful demonstration of our Open RAN , in collaboration with NTT DOCOMO , we are thrilled to be the first to bring it to market , marking this significant milestone for StarHub and Singapore ,” said Ayush Sharma , Chief Technology Officer , StarHub .
Sadayuki Abeta OREX Evangelist and Chief Open RAN Strategist of NTT DOCOMO and Chief Technology Officer of OREX SAI , said : “ On top of giving MNOs the freedom of choice and lowering operational costs , Open RAN allows MNOs to keep up with the latest technology , freeing them from any particular provider ’ s roadmap .
“ This opens the door to an infinite number of possibilities in how we build networks around the world .”
StarHub ’ s Open RAN underwent rigorous validation by Keysight Technologies .
Through Keysight ’ s UeSIM UE Emulation RAN Solutions – which validates end-to-end Radio Access Network performance by emulating real network traffic over radio – StarHub ’ s Open RAN successfully performed a thorough validation of DOCOMO OREX packages to ensure network reliability , performance and implementation – validating the Open RAN ’ s readiness for market adoption .
StarHub ’ s Open RAN achieved a downlink and uplink throughput of up to 1.295Gbps and 73.5Mbps respectively – with an average latency of 15ms establishing its consumer readiness .
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