Angola Cables and global Network as a Service NaaS provider Megaport have announced a strategic partnership that will enable customers to connect to over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes worldwide.
This dual arrangement leverages Megaport’s global network underlay and Angola Cables’ international infrastructure to enhance digital connectivity across key global markets.
As part of this collaboration, Angola Cables and Megaport will interconnect in major hubs including New York, Miami and London.
This integration grants Angola Cables customers seamless access to Megaport’s extensive ecosystem of service providers, cloud platforms, and data centres.
Mahen Naidu, Head of Business Solutions at TelCables South Africa, a subsidiary of Angola Cables said that the on-ramps to Megaport’s global Software Defined Network SDN is a major leap forward for digital connectivity on the African continent.
Given the configuration of our subsea cable and partner networks, we are effectively opening up a ‘super corridor’ for the express transit of data and traffic from East to West.
Naidu reckons that the agreement with Megaport offers multiple benefits for businesses looking to connect and expand their operations, whether it be in South America, the USA, Europe or even in Asian markets.
The simple and efficient interface gives users the ability to access financial institutions, from the major stock exchanges to international banking and investment houses.
The options are almost limitless, whether it is an academic or research institution looking to link into a learning institution in the US or a business looking to expand into Singapore.
The low latency connections can be set-up within a matter of minutes through the easy to use Megaport platform that makes it possible for companies and enterprises to connect and scale their businesses instantly.
Executive Vice President of Business Development and Global Channel for Megaport, Matt Simpson, added that the strategic partnership benefits all parties and opens a door to a range of solutions and services that could benefit emerging economies and businesses in Africa currently using the Angola Cables’ backbone network.
Our extensive SDN simplifies connectivity for enterprises looking to interconnect between data centres, cloud and AI, internet exchanges, and 300+ service providers across five continents, noted Simpson.
The reach and capabilities of our global NaaS platform helps businesses by removing many of the traditional access complexities when it comes to technical resources, capital costs, performance, and network security.
Source:https://satelliteprome.com/news/angola-cables-and-megaport-to-expand-global-digital-connectivity/
