HONG
KONG, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HGC
Global Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT
service provider and network operator with extensive global
coverage and UCloud Technology Co., Ltd. (UCloud), a neutral
cloud computing service provider, have announced the strategic
partnership to jointly expand into the cloud market in Southeast Asia, starting in Thailand. This collaboration aims to provide
enterprises and OTT with efficient, flexible, and reliable cloud
services, enabling and accelerating their digital
transformation.
This collaboration marks a promising beginning for HGC and
UCloud to jointly develop the market in Southeast Asia. With UCloud's comprehensive
suite of cloud products and secure, stable technical solutions, HGC
will swiftly establish an asset-light public cloud infrastructure
and enhance its cloud service portfolio in EdgeX by HGC, a
one-stop-shop solution that includes Global Connectivity, Data
Center, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, and Cloud Connection. It
will enable us to deliver exceptional, flexible, and customized
cloud computing services along with comprehensive spectrum of
Internet Services such as Eyeball-as-a-Service and AMS-IX backed by
a robust Telecom infrastructure.
UCloud, as a leading cloud technology company, has been actively
expanding its presence in international markets since 2013. Through
years of dedicated efforts, UCloud has developed the capabilities
of robust and reliable overseas infrastructure operation, gaining
recognition from over 60,000 global users. With 30 years of
experience as a network operator with extensive global coverage,
HGC has profound insights and understanding of customer need in
Southeast Asia. Moreover, HGC has
rich local service experience in Thailand, playing a crucial role in
accelerating the rapid deployment of UCloud's advanced cloud
technology solutions in the region. By combining UCloud's
technology prowess with HGC's local market expertise, the
partnership is uniquely positioned to deliver tailored and
effective integrated cloud solutions.
Steven Xu Tan, CEO, Oversea
Business of UCloud said: "This collaboration represents a
significant milestone in the integration of cloud computing and
telecommunications ecosystems. It also marks the beginning of a
comprehensive collaboration between UCloud and HGC's overseas team
to effectively serve global customers. As one of the leading cloud
service providers in China
expanding globally, UCloud has achieved extensive overseas
infrastructure coverage by establishing availability zones in
Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the
Philippines. HGC has extensive global network infrastructure
and expertise in digital services, enabling the delivery of
customized solutions for customers across industries. We firmly
believe that UCloud and HGC can work together to drive the adoption
of cloud computing in Thailand and
other regions."
Cliff Tam, Senior Vice
President, Global Data Strategy & Operations, International
Business of HGC said: "We are delighted to embark on this
strategic collaboration with UCloud, leveraging their cutting-edge
cloud infrastructure and service capabilities to swiftly establish
EdgeX with HGC cloud service portfolio in overseas markets. With
decades of expertise under our belt, we are committed to delivering
excellence to Internet community and OTT customers, catering to
their diverse requirements on the digital transformation of the
region's agile environment. Building upon our collaboration in
Thailand, we are confident that we
will replicate this advanced experience and achieve greater
breakthroughs across various industries and in other overseas
regions.
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 UCloud
Established in 2012, Shanghai-based UCloud (UCloud Technology Co.,
Ltd.) is a neutral and secure computing service platform.
Continuously achieving breakthroughs in key and core technologies,
UCloud offers a comprehensive range of cloud products, including
public, private, hybrid, and edge cloud solutions. The company has
independently developed IaaS, PaaS, and the SafeHouse big data
exchange platform, along with various AI terminals and service
platforms. UCloud operates 31 cloud available zones globally,
spanning 24 countries and regions such as China, Southeast
Asia, Europe, North America, South
America, and Africa. These
data centers form the foundation of UCloud's digital information
infrastructure, characterized by its seamless integration of cloud
and network, security and stability, intelligent agility, and
environmental sustainability.
UCloud adheres to the customer-first service principle, offering
a wide array of products and application scenario solutions related
to cloud computing, big data, and AI technology. Catering to users
in diverse sectors such as industrial internet, education,
healthcare, retail and finance etc., UCloud aims to accelerate
digital transformation and innovation, enhance total factor
productivity, and advance industry digitalization and digital
industrialization.
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