COUNTRY FOCUS : PHILIPPINES
Global Telco and ICT service provider advances shared vision in Southeast Asia .
HGC achieves milestone Dat Interconnect launch in the P
HGC Global Communications Limited ( HGC ) has unveiled a new Data Center Interconnect ( DCI ) solution which connects eight data centers in the Philippines as part of its overall vision to build digital infrastructure as a shared network philosophy in Southeast Asia .
HGC launched its shared network philosophy model with the initiation of a shared backbone network construction across the Philippines for the Telcos ' shared use in 2020 . This innovative approach aimed to lower costs and enhance service levels .
The groundbreaking digital infrastructure built on Horizontal Directional Drilling ( HDD ) technology , a top international standard for fiber cut protection , ensures a more reliable and uninterrupted connectivity .
The launch of DCI service comes in response to the growing demands for data center-to-data center connectivity from the region into the Philippines and growing cloud and content hosting to the data centers .
The surge is seen by the HGC as closely tied to the emerging trend in advanced technologies such as AI and cybersecurity , underscoring the critical importance of their development of digital economy and social advancement in the Philippines .
HGC says it “ continues steadfast ” in its dedication to support the Philippines ’ digital transformation .
A key feature of the DCI service is the establishment of direct data center-to-data center connectivity with no
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