Singapore – StarHub, a leading telecommunications service provider in Singapore, has partnered with Global Switch, a prominent owner, operator, and developer of large-scale, carrier and cloud-neutral data centres, to launch the Low Latency Data Centre Connect network in Singapore.

This collaboration is part of StarHub’s DARE+ initiative and Cloud Infinity programme, aiming to offer a purpose-built fibre network with minimal hops and state-of-the-art optical technology. “Aligned with our DARE+ initiative and Cloud Infinity programme, StarHub is proud to collaborate with Global Switch and leverage their ecosystem of data centre networks and operations. With Low Latency Data Centre Connect, we aim to support mission-critical, latency-sensitive business needs,” said Tan Kit Yong, Head of Enterprise Business Group, StarHub.

Enabled by Cloud Infinity, StarHub’s hybrid multi-cloud platform, the Low Latency Data Centre Connect network provides ultra-low-latency connectivity to Global Switch Singapore’s Woodlands and Tai Seng data centres. Tai Seng, in particular, is one of the most interconnected data centres in Singapore and a key Asia-Pacific connectivity hub.

The advanced fibre network features multiple paths for maximum reliability and is equipped with software-defined network capabilities to rapidly scale and meet the expanding bandwidth requirements of demanding OTT and cloud data services. Additionally, it includes a quantum encryption-ready network to offer robust security against advanced cyber-attacks.

Through Low Latency Data Centre Connect, Global Switch customers in Singapore will benefit from secure, on-demand connectivity to a global network of key data centre ecosystems and submarine cable PoPs. This will enhance seamless connectivity, making it a crucial asset for data-intensive operations.

“Global Switch is proud to support StarHub’s launch of Low Latency Data Centre Connect in our Woodlands and Tai Seng data centres. Our data centres in Singapore are home to the network PoPs of all major international telecommunications companies,” said Terence Teo, Managing Director of Global Switch Singapore. “Additionally, a number of major submarine cable systems land directly in Global Switch Singapore Tai Seng. Having Low Latency Data Centre Connect at our sites will enable all other data centres and cable landing stations in Singapore to connect to Global Switch Singapore for access to content and interconnections.”