Hong Kong – HGC Global Communications, an ICT service provider and network operator, has recently announced that it has partnered with UCloud Technology to bolster its presence in Southeast Asia’s cloud market, starting in Thailand.
This strategic initiative intends to provide efficient, flexible, and reliable cloud services to enterprises and OTT platforms to empower and expedite their digital transformation.
Under the agreement, UCloud’s suite of cloud products and secure, stable technical solutions will be used to enable HGC to establish an asset-light public cloud infrastructure.
This will enhance HGC’s cloud service portfolio, including EdgeX, a one-stop-shop solution offering global connectivity, data centres, cybersecurity, managed services, and cloud connections.
Moreover, it will also allow them to deliver exceptional, flexible, and customised cloud computing services, complemented by a wide range of internet services like Eyeball-as-a-Service and AMS-IX, supported by a strong telecom infrastructure.
Steven Xu Tan, chief executive officer, Oversea Business at 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,” Steven continued.
“HGC has extensive global network infrastructure and expertise in digital services, enabling the delivery of customised 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,” he added.
Cliff Tam, senior vice president, global data strategy and operations, international business at 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’s 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,” concluded Cliff.
