PCCW Global, Keppel launch ICX in HK
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Hong Kong based PCCW Global has teamed up with Keppel Data Centres to launch a joint international carrier exchange (ICX) in Hong Kong.
The PCCW Global-Keppel International Carrier Exchange has more than 7,800 square feet of dedicated network facility management space.
It is located in the same building as the Hong Kong point of presence for the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) subsea cable and connects to the subsea cable landing station of Hong Kong hyper scale data centers via PCCW Global parent HKT’s extensive domestic fiber network.
PCCW Global and Keppel Data Centres entered into a long-term agreement covering the development of the ICX last year. It aims to use the region’s subsea cable capacity to provide fast and robust connections to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.
The partners said the initiative is ultimately aimed at addressing the demand for access performance and network security arising from cloud services, big data, and rich media in business critical applications
“We are very pleased to see the exciting ICX opening which highlights our very positive relationship with (Keppel Data Centres parent company) Keppel T&T,” PCCW Global CEO Marc Halbfinger said.
“Our customers and carrier partners now have more low-latency Hong Kong Island choice in accessing digital solutions for responding to the increasing cloud adoption in the region.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of the new International Carrier Exchange (ICX) facility?
What is the primary purpose of the new International Carrier Exchange (ICX) facility?
The ICX aims to utilise the region's subsea cable capacity to deliver quick and dependable connections across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America. It seeks to address performance and security needs for cloud services, big data, and rich media applications.
Q.How large is the dedicated network facility management space within the ICX?
How large is the dedicated network facility management space within the ICX?
The dedicated network facility management space within the PCCW Global-Keppel International Carrier Exchange spans over 7,800 square feet. This area is specifically designed for managing the network infrastructure located within the facility.
Q.What strategic advantage does the ICX's location provide in Hong Kong?
What strategic advantage does the ICX's location provide in Hong Kong?
The ICX is strategically located in the same building as the Hong Kong point of presence for the AAE-1 subsea cable. It also connects to the subsea cable landing station of hyper scale data centres via HKT's extensive domestic fibre network, offering low-latency access.
Q.When did PCCW Global and Keppel Data Centres agree to develop this ICX?
When did PCCW Global and Keppel Data Centres agree to develop this ICX?
PCCW Global and Keppel Data Centres entered into a long-term agreement covering the development of this International Carrier Exchange last year. This collaboration set the foundation for the launch of the new facility.
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