Customers will benefit from network IaaS offering which offers enhanced connectivity across Singapore and around the world
SINGAPORE, 18 January 2016 – Keppel Data Centres Holdings Pte Ltd (Keppel Data Centres), a subsidiary of Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Limited (Keppel T&T), has selected Epsilon, a privately owned global communications service provider, to deliver local access networks in Singapore, IP Transit services and global connectivity.
Keppel Data Centres will be able to support the networking needs of its customers using Epsilon’s flexible network Infrastructure as a Service (network IaaS) offering, enabling them to scale their cloud services globally.
”Beyond providing just data centre colocation services, we are exploring more ways to add value and further support our customers’ businesses. Organisations today need flexible, proven and secure infrastructure to run their enterprise applications and solutions. By offering network Infrastructure as a Service, our clients will enjoy enhanced connectivity and flexibility when they need to incorporate cloud infrastructure to scale up quickly. We will continue to explore new opportunities with customers and support their growth in the long term.
Mr Thomas PangCEO at Keppel T&T
Epsilon has local fibre infrastructure connecting data centre sites and enterprise locations in Singapore to its global network spanning Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia-Pacific.
”Singapore is one of the world’s largest cloud hubs and we are proud to support the local and international growth of Keppel Data Centres’ customers. Our network IaaS is an ideal match for data centre providers who want to efficiently expand their network footprint with a model that is as flexible and agile as the cloud services they support. This deal demonstrates our ability to serve local needs while scaling globally to enable the success of our customers.
Jerzy SzlosarekCEO at Epsilon
Epsilon’s terabit global optical backbone connects 70 points of presence (PoPs) and is supported by over 500 carrier relationships with Epsilon’s end-to-end 24/7 Network Operating Centre. Near real-time on demand provisioning through pre-connected on-net sites are possible on Epsilon’s network to meet customer’s needs, including short term contracts as needed.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations
Kevin Ho (Mr) – Executive, Group Corporate Communications at Keppel Corporation Limited
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Matthew Whalley (Mr) – Director at Ilex Content Strategies
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Investor Relations
Ivana Chua (Ms) – Senior Manager, Group Corporate Communications at Keppel Corporation Limited
Tel: (65) 6413 6436Â Â |Â Â Email: ivana.chua@kepcorp.com
ABOUT KEPPEL DATA CENTERS HOLDING PTE LTD
Keppel Data Centres Holdings was formed in January 2011 as a 70-30 joint venture company between Keppel T&T and Keppel Land to consolidate their data centre assets and position the business for further growth. The company currently manages and operates more than 190,000 sq ft of data centre and business continuity and disaster recovery centre space in Singapore.
ABOUT KEPPEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TRANSPORTATION LTD
Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd (Keppel T&T), is a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation Limited, a leading company listed on the Main Board of the SGX-ST with core businesses in offshore & marine, infrastructure and property.
Keppel T&T is also listed on the Main Board of SGX-ST with logistics and data centre operations in Europe and Asia-Pacific. In Singapore, wholly owned subsidiary Keppel Logistics has more than 40 years of experience in offering customised integrated logistics solutions. It currently also operates logistics facilities with advanced IT infrastructure in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia.
Keppel Data Centres, Keppel T&T’s data centre division has a track record of more than 12 years in owning, developing and managing high quality carrier-neutral data centre facilities that support mission-critical computer systems. Keppel T&T is also the sponsor of Keppel DC REIT, the first data centre Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed in Asia and on the SGX-ST.
Together with assets owned through Keppel DC REIT, Keppel T&T has a global portfolio of 11 data centres located in key data centre hubs across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
