Point-of-presence at multiple data centres offer effortless access to cloud services and applications

StarHub announced today the launch of Low Latency Data Centre Connect, a secure on-demand connectivity service that enables local and regional enterprises to enjoy ultra-low latency data centre connectivity at the speed of light.

“The need for low latency data centre connectivity has never been more pronounced. Low latency for cloud services is crucial for real-time data processing, faster application responsiveness, and seamless user experiences, particularly in time-sensitive operations and interactive applications,” said Tan Kit Yong, Head of Enterprise Business Group, StarHub. “StarHub’s Low Latency Data Centre Connect empowers businesses to meet ever-increasing digital demands while providing the flexibility, security, and scalability needed for future growth.”

Currently available across multiple data centres with plans for further expansion, the service offers businesses seamless interconnection, enhanced access to cloud services and applications, network slicing and quantum secure communications, improving customer and user experiences, reducing cost, and increasing operational efficiency.

StarHub’s Low Latency Data Centre Connect includes the following features:

  • Ultra-low latency: Data centre interconnectivity with latency under 1ms to cable landing stations for lightning-fast communications.
  • Advanced SDN capabilities with an integrated self-service portal: Network slicing, on-demand bandwidth scaling, and a multi-tenancy portal empower enterprises with end-to-end observability, real-time monitoring, and troubleshooting from a single pane of control, enabling rapid adaptation to changing demands .
  • Quantum secure communications: Cutting-edge security measures such as post-quantum safe communications for cloud connectivity and protect sensitive data.
  • Service orchestration: Automated deployment and configuration across various systems and platforms, combined with dynamic bandwidth scalability, enable quick provisioning and streamlined operations.

Growing partner ecosystem

In May, StarHub announced Low Latency Data Centre Connect in a partnership with Global Switch. We deployed our first POP, which provides Global Switch customers in Singapore with secure connectivity on-demand to a global network of key data centre ecosystems and submarine cable PoPs for seamless connectivity.

Building on that collaboration, StarHub is expanding its network ecosystem working with Ciena (NASDAQ:CIEN, news, filings), Digital Realty, and Terrabit Networks. This expansion, leveraging Ciena’s 800G encryption on Waveserver 5, enables StarHub to connect multiple data centres with ultra-low latency connectivity, offering unparalleled access to cloud services and applications.

“With a flexible, scalable and secure network foundation from Ciena, StarHub is able to provide its customers with unrivalled connectivity by way of its Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) service. It is also notable to highlight that Ciena’s DCI solution provides inherent resistance to the threat of quantum computer attacks against key exchange algorithms,” said Matt Vesperman, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Ciena.

“This collaboration between StarHub and Digital Realty strengthens our Singapore campus as a strategic interconnection hub by providing customers with ultra-low latency connectivity to our strategically located data centres, ensuring optimal performance and reliability,” said Govind Choudhary, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, Asia Pacific, at Digital Realty.

For more information on Low Latency Data Centre Connect, visit  https://www.starhub.com/lowlatencydatacentreconnect.html

About StarHub
StarHub is a leading homegrown Singapore company that delivers world-class communications, entertainment and digital services. With our extensive fibre and wireless infrastructure and global partnerships, we bring to people, homes and enterprises quality mobile and fixed services, a broad suite of premium content, and a diverse range of communication solutions. We develop and deliver to corporate and government clients solutions incorporating artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, Internet of Things and robotics. We are committed to conducting our business in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Listed on the Singapore Exchange mainboard, StarHub is a component stock of the SGX iEdge SG ESG Transparency Index, iEdge Singapore Low Carbon Index, iEdge-OCBC Singapore Low Carbon Select 50 Capped Index; as well as the FTSE4Good Index series. StarHub is ranked 184 in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 in 2024, and is recognised as the world’s most sustainable wireless telecommunication provider on the Corporate Knights Global 100 2024. Visit www.starhub.com for more information.

About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the most adaptive networks in the industry, enabling customers to anticipate and meet ever-increasing digital demands. For three-plus decades, Ciena has brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. Prioritizing collaborative relationships with our customers, partners, and communities, we create flexible, open, and sustainable networks that better serve all users—today and into the future. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

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