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Press Release -- November 26th, 2024
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HGC advances shared vision in Southeast Asia, Achieves milestone Data Center Interconnect launch in the Philippines

HONG KONG/MANILA, 26 November 2024HGC Global Communications Limited (“HGC” or “the Company”), a full-fledged Global Telco and ICT service provider, unveils 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 (“SEA”). HGC DCI’s recently held launch ceremony was graced by the Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy as the guest of honor alongside international and local telecommunications companies, and corporate leaders.

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.

A key feature of the DCI service is the establishment of direct data center-to-data center connectivity with no other nodes in-between, resulting in lowest latency and eliminating additional points of failure. HGC Philippines’ Premium DCI service offers a fast and reliable express route between data centers, ensuring smooth data transfers with minimal latency. The DCI also continuous the model of shared network infra for telcos to interconnect and lower their cost of investment and enjoy the access for their service portfolio enhancement. This DCI cluster is poised to connect with HGC DCI clusters in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand on single connected network and will be expanded to include more Southeast Asian countries to accommodate the latest technology trends. This expansion will significantly bolster digital capabilities in the Philippines to elevate its status as an emerging international network hub.

Andrew Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of HGC, expresses his optimism for the DCI launch in the Philippines. “We are excited to announce our launch in the Philippines, coinciding with the country’s significant digital transformation initiatives. HGC has been dedicated to expanding in SEA, with a strong focus on deepening our presence in the Philippines over the past few years. We are committed to investing in the Philippines, recognizing it as a rapidly growing hub in the global landscape and as demand for stable connectivity increases, driven by a heavy reliance on advanced technology. HGC will enhance our connectivity offerings to strengthen connection between the Philippines and other key regions, such as Hong Kong and Singapore. We will continue to invest in telecommunications infrastructure and advance AI-powered ICT services to boost digital capabilities across various sectors in the Philippines for their digital advancements.”

Michael De Castro, First Vice President – In-Country Project Investment of International Business at HGC and President of DWIC, echoes Andrew’s positive outlook for this development. “HGC is looking forward to establish a superior DCI service in the Philippines that will cater to the growing need for premium and reliable data center-to-data center connectivity and deliver real time and high-speed traffic in the rapidly digitalizing region. Our service is backed by reputable partners and customers who believe in the strong capability of the group as proven by its international success. We are excited to bring innovative ICT solutions in the Philippines and to strengthen our presence as a key enabler in the country’s digital ecosystem”.

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