HGC Selects Ciena Technology to Build a Premium Data Center to Data Center Connectivity Service in the Philippines

Optical and routing solutions enhance edge capabilities and improve connectivity into and out of the Philippines

To drive digital transformation in the Philippines, HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, is working with Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) to deploy cutting-edge technology for HGC's Data Center Interconnect (DCI) service. This initiative is poised to enhance the country's digital infrastructure, catering to the burgeoning demand for high-speed, reliable network solutions from carriers, global cloud providers, and enterprise customers.

With Ciena's optical and routing technologies, HGC can provide high-performance data centre connectivity with reduced latency to its customers. This collaboration enhances HGC's service offerings, giving its customers access to seamless data transfers and ensuring business continuity.

To be implemented by Ciena partner CommVerge Solutions, Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platform powered by WaveLogic Ai coherent optical technology will support HGC in gaining better flexibility, improved scalability and adaptability of its network. HGC is also leveraging Ciena's 3928 routing and switching platform to improve efficiency of operations and service consistency across applications.

"As the Philippines rapidly digitizes, HGC is advancing high-speed, reliable connectivity through its operations on the ground in partnership with local entities, ensuring the country's connectivity needs are met. With this robust infrastructure, the country is set to enhance connectivity, drive innovation, and attract global investments. By working with Ciena, we're investing in a scalable and low-latency architecture to help our partners simplify their approach and set up quickly in new markets," said Michael De Castro, First VP - In-Country Project Investment, International Business of HGC, and President of DWIC.

HGC will also use Ciena's Navigator Network Control Suite, to support rapid planning, provisioning, turning-up, and troubleshooting of services, as well as the use of analytics and intelligent network control to optimize network performance.

"HGC is establishing an edge for itself by leveraging Ciena's technologies and our strong reputation with global Tier 1 operators and cloud providers to form an attractive proposition to expand their presence in the Philippines. Ciena's proven optical and routing and switching technologies are helping HGC provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, reducing transport costs and driving the digital experiences of tomorrow," said Matt Vesperman, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Ciena.

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 21 global offices and staff presence in 33 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 CommVerge Solutions
CommVerge Solutions, 25 years in the Technology space can enable HGC for a reliable and future-proof DCI network in the Philippines. Leveraging on their proven track record as Systems Integrator and Network Service Provider globally, we are optimistic to bring HGC to the next level towards the growing demand of technology-driven services.

About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the most adaptive networks in the industry, enabling customers to anticipate and meet ever-increasing digital demands. For three-plus decades, Ciena has brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. Prioritizing collaborative relationships with our customers, partners, and communities, we create flexible, open, and sustainable networks that better serve all users-today and into the future. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

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