CHIEF, HGC and AMS-IX enter into partnership
HONG KONG, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Telecom
(CHIEF), the operator of Taiwan's largest Internet Exchange (TPIX), the
world's leading Internet Exchange AMS-IX, and HGC Global
Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service
provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a total
business solution to their respective customers. This agreement
facilitates the seamless traffic exchange between Taipei Internet
Exchange (TPIX) and AMS-IX Hong Kong, so as to provide customers a
one-stop shop solution, allowing them to expand their internet
network resources by leveraging their extensive global connectivity
network.
AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange), located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is one of the largest
internet exchanges globally, boasting a member base of nearly a
thousand. HGC is a well-known telecom operator in Asia and also serves as a partner of AMS-IX in
the region.
By leveraging this strategic partnership, TPIX members can now
expand their network resources and facilitate content sharing and
localization, not only within Hong
Kong but also across the HGC's extensive global network with
diversified routes and digital infrastructure. This connectivity
empowers them to reach other AMS-IX exchanges in Asia, such as Singapore, Bangkok, and Manila, as well as globally, including
Amsterdam, the Bay Area and
Chicago. This seamless and
reliable remote peering solution enhances the end-user
experiences.
Conversely, AMS-IX Hong Kong members can enjoy additional 170
network connections and tap into the local user base in
Taiwan through TPIX. This expanded
connectivity and access to a new eyeball will drive more traffic
exchange to both AMS-IX Hong Kong and TPIX members. The reciprocal
benefits of this partnership allow the connected parties to
penetrate each others' markets and reach a broader audience base,
contributing to the growth of the cross-border peering
ecosystem.
Mr. Joseph Wu, Chairman of
Chief Telecom, said: "Joining the global community of internet
exchanges is a valuable experience and opportunity to CHIEF. In the
future, we can leverage each others local customers and numerous
peering members to create a synergistic effect greater than the sum
of its parts. We aspire to become the digital convergence of
East Asia and AI cloud application
center. CHIEF acts as an important hub for major private and
consortium submarine cable systems in Asia-Pacific region while TPIX is now ranked
82th of the largest IXPs globally. We eagerly anticipate that under
the strategic partnership, we can accelerate up TPIX's global
ranking, increase our digital influence, and position CHIEF as a
crucial strategic hub connecting Taiwan with the world."
Mr. Daniel Wang, Assistant
Vice President, Taiwan,
International Business of HGC, said: "We are honoured to
partner with CHIEF and AMS-IX, as this strategic cooperation aligns
with our strategy to build up a robust and expansive peering
ecosystem. This ecosystem will enable more peering opportunities
for OTT, content providers, gaming, cloud service providers across
the regions. By leveraging our global reach and digital
infrastructure, we can improve Internet performance through low
latency and enhance end-user experience."
Mr. Onno Bos, International
Partnership Director of AMS-IX, added: "Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions in
terms of internet traffic. By expanding our connectivity network in
the region, either via partnerships and opening additional
exchanges, we strive to support the growth of digital
transformation. In doing so, the region will benefit from more
efficient, reliable and secure data exchange between different
networks."
About HGC Global Communications Limited
HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading
Hong Kong and international
telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an
extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various
kinds of services. HGC has 19 overseas offices and staff presence
in 31 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure service
to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate
and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data
centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local,
overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an
extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes
integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of
world-class international telecom operators. The company is
committed to further investing and enriching its current
infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest
technologies and developing its infrastructure services and
solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of
Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology
solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview
further accelerates HGC Group's digital transformation path and
positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is
a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global
infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities,
transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and
environmental infrastructure in North
America, Europe,
Latin America and Asia. To learn more, please visit HGC's
website at: www.hgc.com.hk
About AMS-IX
AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) is a neutral member-based
association that operates multiple interconnection platforms around
the world. Our leading platform in Amsterdam has been playing a crucial role at
the core of the internet for 30 years and is one of the largest
hubs for internet traffic in the world with over 12 Terabits per
second (Tbps) of peak traffic. Connecting to AMS-IX ensures
customers such as internet service providers, telecom companies and
cloud providers that their global IP traffic is routed in an
efficient, fast, secure, stable and cost-effective way. This allows
them to offer low latency and engaging online experiences for
end-users. AMS-IX interconnects more than 1000 IP-networks in the
world. AMS-IX also manages the world's first mobile peering points:
the Global Roaming Exchange (GRX), the Mobile Data Exchange (MDX)
and the Internetwork Packet Exchange (I-IPX) interconnection
points.
More information: www.ams-ix.net
About Chief Telecom
Established in 1991, Chief Telecom became an affiliate of CHT in
2006, and officially listed at Taipei Exchange (TPEx) on
June 5th, 2018 (TWSE: 6561). Chief
Telecom is ISO 27001, ISO 27011, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and Data
Centre Operations Standard (DCOS) certified to provide its
customers with the best information security shield.
With its global internet backbone, professional skills of
communication integration, Chief Cloud eXchange (CCX), and TPIX
–the biggest internet exchange in Taiwan, Chief Telecom is able to provide total
solutions and various business models to enhance its customers'
operational effectiveness and competitive advantages. For more
information, please go to https://www.chief.com.tw.
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