Foster Regional Digital Growth by Entrenching Connectivity Presence
Hong Kong, 6 May 2025 – HGC Global Communications (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced the expansion of its Data Center Interconnect to key cities in Malaysia. This strategic initiative strengthens in-country and inter-country connectivity across Asia, further integrating Malaysia into the company’s Data Center Interconnect (DCI) including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and more.
HGC is strategically expanding its DCI in Cyberjaya and Johor Bahru. This expansion aims to meet the rapid growth of data center in Malaysia and increasing demand of enterprise for fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with low latency. By simplifying network implementation complexities, HGC offers greater flexibility for enterprises, service providers, and OTTs to interconnect with diverse data centers.
Building on the successful launch of DCI services in key Southeast Asia locations such as Thailand and the Philippines, HGC’s expansion into Malaysia forms part of an extensive DCI infrastructure that connects major data centers across Asia. Coupled with mature hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, this initiative offers diverse and flexible cross-border connectivity solutions, essential for businesses aiming to expand their reach beyond local borders. Additionally, HGC’s advanced infrastructure is able to support high throughput up to the latest capacity level, enabling the surging adoption of AI technologies. Enterprises in Malaysia can now access new pathways for enhanced data connectivity along Singapore and Malaysia, significantly improving their data center to data center connectivity options across the region. By integrating into HGC’s DCI clusters including new path in Thailand, businesses can take advantage of optimized network performance and meet the evolving demands of the globe digital landscape.
Ravindran Mahalingam, Senior Vice President, International Business & Digital Infrastructure of HGC, said, “We are excited to expand our connectivity in Cyberjaya and Johor Bahru, two rapidly growing data center markets in SEA. The expansion highlights our commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions tailored that address the evolving demands of the regional digital landscape. Moving forward, we aim to connect more locations across the globe, further enhancing both in-country and cross-border connectivity to cater to the growing demands of the digital age.”
Latipah Sani, Vice President of Malaysia, International Business of HGC, said, “This digital infrastructure expansion accelerates HGC’s international growth while providing significant benefits to enterprises in Malaysia. Our advanced digital connectivity supports businesses in their AI adoption and digital transformation journeys, aligning with market demand. By fostering enhanced inter-country and in-country connectivity, this initiative establishes a gateway to local and international markets, reinforcing Malaysia as a crucial hub for data centers and digital ecosystems.”
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