STT GDC partners with Zenlayer to enhance data connectivity
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has announced a partnership with Zenlayer to offer high-performance private connectivity across its global data centre platform, beginning in Southeast Asia.
Through Zenlayer's Private Connect service, STT GDC's customers will be able to connect Data Centre Interconnection Hubs located in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. This connection enables clients to utilise Zenlayer's global private backbone, offering high-speed connectivity with carrier-grade reliability and seamless global location connectivity aimed at enhancing performance and flexibility.
STT GDC's data centre interconnectivity solutions are designed to provide secure and seamless interconnection between its facilities and key locations such as internet exchanges and cloud providers, which empowers customers with improved network performance, reduced latency, and better access to critical IT resources.
The company plans to roll out this joint offering progressively across its 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 of Zenlayer, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "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 collaboration comes amidst increasing demand for efficient data centre interconnectivity, fuelled by rapid data growth from sources such as IoT and cloud services, as well as advancements in AI and 5G technologies. The data centre interconnect market is projected to surpass $14 billion in 2024 and grow to over $28 billion by 2029, with the Asia Pacific region anticipated to be the fastest-growing market.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is a data centre provider with a global platform serving as a cornerstone of the digital ecosystem that helps the world to connect. Powering a sustainable digital future, STT GDC operates across Singapore, the UK, Germany, India, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam, providing businesses a foundation that is built for their growth, according to the company.
Zenlayer is the world's first hyperconnected cloud, operating more than 300 Points of Presence across 50 countries. Businesses utilise Zenlayer's on-demand compute and networking services to deploy and run applications at the edge. Zenlayer is focused on enabling organisations to improve real-time digital experiences worldwide.
