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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cloud

Digital Realty expands strategic partnerships in APAC

StarHub , KINX ( Korea Internet Neutral eXchange ) and ARTERIA Networks extend service reach to global audiences via ServiceFabric – Digital Realty ’ s service orchestration platform .

Digital Realty has confirmed continued momentum in APAC of its service orchestration platform ServiceFabric that interconnects workflow participants , applications clouds and ecosystems on PlatformDigital – its global data center platform .

Over 30 APAC partners are now listed in Service Directory , a central marketplace that allows Digital Realty partners to highlight their offerings , extend their reach to global enterprises and scale into new markets , reaching over 5,000 customers of Digital Realty .
New Asia Pacific partners now available on Service Directory include Singapore ’ s StarHub , KINX , which operates the largest layer-2 based internet exchange in South Korea ; and ARTERIA Networks , a leading enterprise-focused telecommunications carrier in Japan .
As APAC enterprises look to deploy private AI applications which rely on low latency and the private exchange of data , an open interconnection and orchestration platform is critical .
Through ServiceFabric , customers are now able to easily find , access and manage connectivity and digital solutions from service providers such as StarHub , KINX and ARTERIA Networks . ecosystem that continues to grow , provides our customers with a dynamic environment that empowers them to innovate more freely , adapt swiftly to global changes , and optimize their AI strategies ."
Tan Kit Yong , Head of Business Group , StarHub , said : “ Through our advanced low-latency connectivity at Digital Realty locations in Singapore , powered by ServiceFabric , we ' re enabling seamless peering connections and highly efficient data transit . This allows Digital Realty customers to leverage StarHub ' s robust infrastructure for their most demanding AI and data-driven workloads ."
Through Service Directory ' s ' Click-to-Connect ' capability , Digital Realty customers can orchestrate and automate on-demand connections to the services they need , significantly streamlining workflows and removing manual configuration steps .
This also enables customers to generate secure service keys , granting controlled access to resources and partners with customizable security parameters , as well as automate approval workflows and facilitate connections to Service Directory , paving the way for seamless interconnectivity .
Govind Choudhary , Vice President , Strategy & Business Development , Asia Pacific , Digital Realty said : " We are delighted with the continued momentum of our ServiceFabric platform in Asia Pacific . The open platform , with its versatile and well-connected
KwanWoo Kim , Director , Global Business Strategy , KINX , said : “ ServiceFabric Service Directory provides a unique platform that empowers Digital Realty customers to seamlessly connect with KINX and our CloudHub service – Korea ' s largest cloud connectivity platform . This partnership will bridge the gap between the Korean and global markets , enabling ICN10 enterprise customers to establish private , secure connections to major cloud providers in Korea – as well as KINX customers to connect with global cloud regions ."
Tatsuya Ohkubo , Vice President , Corporate Business Div , ARTERIA Networks , said : " ServiceFabric Service Directory enables businesses to access and use cloud and connectivity services in an open and dynamic way . We are excited that ARTERIA Networks ' services will now not only serve Digital Realty customers in Japan but will have global reach .” p
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