ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, fast-growing leader of colocation services, and Zenlayer, a global provider of hyperconnected cloud solutions, have announced a strategic alliance aimed at offering high-speed, reliable private connectivity across STT GDC's network of data centres, with key Southeast Asian markets the first in their sights.
Strengthening Data Centre Connectivity
The partnership integrates Zenlayer’s Private Connect service into STT GDC’s Data Centre Interconnection Hubs, focusing on critical markets such as Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Leveraging Zenlayer’s vast private network backbone, customers can now access carrier-grade connectivity, ensuring enhanced performance and dependable service. This upgrade significantly boosts the network capabilities of businesses within STT GDC’s facilities, improving latency, flexibility, and access to vital IT resources.
STT GDC's current interconnectivity infrastructure already provides secure connections to key locations such as cloud providers and internet exchanges. With this latest development, the collaboration enhances network performance and supports businesses in maintaining their competitive advantage in the digital economy.
Supporting the Growing Demand for Digital Connectivity
As businesses become increasingly interconnected, the demand for high-performance and reliable data centre connectivity is on the rise," said Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Southeast Asia. "This partnership with Zenlayer will enable us to deliver a superior network experience for our customers, ensuring that they can meet the ever-changing demands of the digital landscape.".
The Chief Operating Officer of Zenlayer, Joe Han, also commented on the importance of the deal, saying, "Our cooperation with STT GDC enables us to reinforce our position in Asia and provide multinational enterprises with the connectivity infrastructure needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing digital landscape."
Meeting Increasing Demand for Seamless Interconnectivity
The partnership meets this growing demand for efficient interconnectivity of data centres brought in by technologies like AI, 5G, and the ever-expanding quantity of data due to IoT and cloud services. Industry analysts predict that the global data centre interconnect market will reach over US$14 billion by the end of 2024, growing to more than US$28 billion by 2029. Growth is expected to be led by the Asia Pacific region, making initiatives like this particularly important.
Global Expansion Plans
Though the initial focus would be on Southeast Asia, this is expected to broaden to more than STT GDC's global network of data centers over the years to come. This is an ongoing, staged deployment reflecting both companies' ongoing commitments toward delivering innovative solutions and placing the customer front and center in support of the endeavors of companies looking to succeed in today's increasingly hyperconnected, digitized global economy.
STT GDC, a leading global data centre solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zenlayer, a leading provider of hyperconnected cloud solutions. The deal will see the two deliver high-speed, private connectivity solutions across Southeast Asia, further fortifying the wide-reaching data centre network of STT GDC.
Improving Network Connectivity and Performance
This alliance brings Zenlayer's Private Connect solution into STT GDC's Data Centre Interconnection Hubs in key markets such as Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. With Zenlayer's powerful private backbone, businesses in STT GDC facilities will be empowered with carrier-grade connectivity to ensure superior performance, lower latency, and better flexibility. Integration enhances network reliability and provides seamless access to necessary IT resources, thereby positioning businesses to stay ahead in today's competitive digital economy.
STT GDC's current interconnectivity service already provides secure connections for major cloud providers and internet exchanges. This new development leverages those capabilities, promising enhanced network performance and more efficient data exchange across the region.
Meeting the Demand for High-Performance Connectivity
As enterprises become increasingly interconnected, so does the need for secure and high-performance data centre solutions. Our partnership with Zenlayer enables us to offer an unparalleled network experience, ensuring our customers can meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape," said Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Southeast Asia.
Zenlayer’s Chief Operating Officer, Joe Han, added, “This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing world-class connectivity across Asia. Together, we’re poised to offer businesses the infrastructure they need to thrive in a fast-paced digital world.”
Addressing Global Connectivity Needs
The collaboration comes in response to the increasing demand for seamless data centre interconnectivity driven by innovations in AI, 5G, and the explosion of data from IoT and cloud services. Analysts forecast that by 2024, the global data centre interconnect market is expected to have grown through the US$14 billion barrier, rising to as much as US$28 billion by 2029. The Asia Pacific, in particular, is expected to be a driver of this growth, making partnerships like this one imperative in meeting the demands being placed on the digital economy.
Plans for Global Expansion
Though this current, major focus is on Southeast Asia, the partnership will expand globally across STT GDC's network of data centres. This strategic expansion underscores the commitment by both companies to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions that make sure businesses around the world are better set to navigate the increasing demands of a connected digital economy.
