Taipei Internet Exchange and AMS-IX Hong Kong expand connectivity network with global reach

CHIEF, HGC and AMS-IX enter into partnership

HONG KONG, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chief Telecom (CHIEF)operator i of Taiwan The Largest Internet Exchange (TPIX), the world’s leading Internet exchange AMS-IXAND HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a full-service ICT provider and network operator with wide global coverage, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a total business solution to their respective customers. This agreement facilitates the seamless exchange of traffic between Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX) and AMS-IX Hong Kong in order to provide customers with a one-stop solution, allowing them to expand their network resources. internet using their extensive global connection network.

AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange), located at Amsterdam, Netherlands, is one of the largest Internet exchanges globally, with a member base of nearly a thousand. HGC is a well-known telecommunications operator in Asia and also serves as AMS-IX’s partner in the region.

Using this strategic partnership, TPIX members can now expand their network resources and facilitate the sharing and localization of content, not only within Hong Kong but also throughout HGC’s extensive global network of diverse routes and digital infrastructure. This link empowers them to reach other AMS-IX exchanges Asiafor example Singapore, BangkokAND Manilaas well as globally, incl AmsterdamBay Area and Chicago. This smooth and reliable remote viewing solution improves end-user experiences.

Conversely, AMS-IX Hong Kong members can enjoy an additional 170 network connections and tap into the local user base at Taiwan through TPIX. This expanded connectivity and access to a new eyeball will drive more traffic sharing for both AMS-IX Hong Kong and TPIX members. The mutual benefits of this partnership allow related parties to penetrate each other’s markets and reach a wider audience base, contributing to the growth of the cross-border peer-to-peer ecosystem.

God. Joseph WuChairman of the Chief Telecomsaid: “Joining the global Internet exchange community is a valuable experience and opportunity for CHIEF. In the future, we can leverage each other’s local customers and many peer members to create a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts. We aspire to become the digital convergence of Eastern 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 82nd of the largest IXPs globally. We look forward that under the strategic partnership, we can accelerate TPIX’s global ranking, increase our digital influence and position CHIEF as a key strategic hub that connects Taiwan with the world”.

God. Daniel WangAssistant Vice President, TaiwanHGC International Businesssaid: “We are honored to partner with CHIEF and AMS-IX, as this strategic collaboration aligns with our strategy to build a robust and scalable ecosystem. This ecosystem will enable more peering opportunities for OTT, content, gaming, cloud Service providers across regions using our global reach and digital infrastructure, we can improve internet performance through low latency and improve the end-user experience.

God. Onno BossDirector of the International Partnership of AMS-IXadded:Asia is one of the fastest growing regions in terms of internet traffic. By expanding our connectivity network in the region, either through partnerships and opening additional exchanges, we strive to support the growth of digital transformation. By 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 the leader Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solutions provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and offers various types of services. HGC has 19 overseas offices and staff presence in 31 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure services to other operators and serves as a service provider for corporations and households. The company provides full-service telecom, data center, ICT solutions and broadband services to local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fiber optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier one telecom operators on the continent China and connects to hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding the latest technologies and developing its services and infrastructure solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solutions and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation journey 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, transportation, 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 worldwide. Our leading platform in Amsterdam has played a crucial role in the core of the Internet for 30 years and is one of the largest centers for Internet traffic in the world with over 12 Terabits per second (Tbps) of peak traffic. Connecting to AMS-IX ensures customers such as ISPs, telecom companies and cloud providers that their global IP traffic is routed in an efficient, fast, secure, stable and cost-effective manner effective. This allows them to provide low latency and engaging online experiences to end users. AMS-IX interconnects more than 1000 IP networks worldwide. AMS-IX also manages the world’s first mobile peering points: Global Roaming Exchange (GRX), Mobile Data Exchange (MDX) and Internetwork Packet Exchange (I-IPX) interconnection points.

More information: www.ams-ix.net

About the Chief of Telecom

Founded in 1991, Chief Telecom became a subsidiary of CHT in 2006 and was officially listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx) in June 5, 2018 (TWSE: 6561). Chief Telecom is ISO 27001, ISO 27011, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and Data Center Operations Standard (DCOS) certified to provide its customers with the best information security shield.

With its global Internet base, professional communication integration capabilities, Chief Cloud eXchange (CCX) and TPIX – the largest Internet exchange in Taiwan, Chief Telecom is able to offer total solutions and different business models to increase its customers’ operational effectiveness and competitive advantages. For more information, please go to https://www.chief.com.tw.