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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cabling

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres expands service offerings , partners with Zenlayer to deliver high speed connectivity across data centre portfolio

Customers can now connect STT GDC ’ s Data Centre Interconnection Hubs in Singapore , Thailand , the Philippines and Vietnam leveraging Zenlayer ’ s global private backbone .

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres ( STT GDC ), one of the world ’ s fastest-growing data centre colocation services providers , has confirmed its collaboration with Zenlayer , the world ’ s first hyperconnected cloud , to bring highperformance private connectivity to STT GDC ’ s global data centre platform – starting with select markets in Southeast Asia ( SEA ).

STT GDC ’ s data centre interconnectivity ( DCI ) solutions are pitched as providing seamless and secure interconnection between its owned and operated data centre facilities and other key locations like internet exchanges and cloud providers , empowering its customers with enhanced network performance , reduced latency and improved access to critical IT resources .
Through Zenlayer ’ s Private Connect , customers can now connect STT GDC ’ s Data Centre Interconnection Hubs in Singapore , Thailand , the Philippines , and Vietnam . They will be able to leverage Zenlayer ’ s global private backbone to enjoy high-speed connectivity with carriergrade reliability , seamlessly connecting global locations for enhanced performance and flexibility . This joint offering will be progressively rolled out across STT GDC ’ s portfolio of data centres globally .
" As businesses become increasingly interconnected across the globe , the need for reliable , high-performance data centre connectivity has never been greater . This partnership with Zenlayer allows us to deliver a superior network experience to our customers , no matter where they operate , and to ensure that they can meet the evolving demands of the digital economy and maintain a competitive edge ,” said Lionel Yeo , CEO – Southeast Asia , ST Telemedia Global Data Centres .
Joe Han , Chief Operating Officer , Zenlayer , said : “ We are glad to join forces with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres . The partnership underscores our commitment to delivering world-class connectivity solutions across Asia . By combining our strengths , we are well-positioned to provide global businesses with the infrastructure they need to thrive in today ’ s competitive digital landscape .”
The rapid growth of data from various sources like IoT and cloud services , coupled with advancements in technologies like AI and 5G , is fuelling the increasing demand for efficient data centre interconnectivity . The data centre interconnect market is projected to exceed US $ 14 billion in 2024 and grow to over US $ 28 billion by 2029 , at a compound annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of 14.98 %. Notably , the Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market globally . p
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