China Telecom (Asia Pacific) wins big at Asian Telecom Awards 2024
It brought home three major titles in the awards programme for its various groundbreaking initiatives.
Telecom company China Telecom (Asia Pacific) has been honoured at the recently held Asian Telecom Awards 2024 for the central role it has played in enhancing data centre infrastructures, as well as revolutionising the telecom industry with its cutting-edge solutions.
One of our pioneering initiatives involves a groundbreaking collaboration with a leading data centre provider, where China Telecom's Asia Direct Cable (ADC) segment successfully landed at the cable landing station.
With a remarkable capacity of over 140 Tbps, the ADC system stands as a cutting-edge submarine cable solution, boasting the highest number of fibre pairs and exceptional transmission capacity in Asia. It caters to burgeoning demands for high-speed data transmission, supporting 5G networks, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud services, video streaming, and more.
This landing creates a pivotal interconnection point, fortifying global connectivity and data transmission capabilities, enabling seamless access for customers and offering a substantial boost to businesses across the region.
Furthermore, the collaboration establishes seamless connectivity from the cable landing station to our carrier-neutral data centre, providing users with access to an extensive ecosystem of providers, ensuring unparalleled reliability and efficiency.
“The ADC expansion stands as a crucial catalyst, empowering organisations throughout the Asia Pacific to expedite their digital transformation endeavours. This collaboration ensures a secure and dependable network gateway for businesses in Singapore,” the company said.
This submarine telecom infrastructure brought the Submarine Telecom Company of the Year – Singapore Category win for China Telecom.
Meanwhile, the company has also championed the advancement of data centre infrastructure through the Singapore Woodlands Data Centre, which marks a leap in delivering state-of-the-art solutions to meet the ever-evolving demands of the Asia Pacific region.
Strategically nestled within the northern precinct of Singapore, the Singapore Woodlands Data Centre stands as a beacon in the Asia-Pacific data hub landscape. This facility spans 25,000 square metres across multiple floors, housing 2,400 cabinets and featuring dual independent power supplies, ensuring unparalleled redundancy with 30 MVA of utility power.
It provides access to a plethora of global and regional carriers, offering a diverse range of services including dark fibre, wave channel services, Ethernet, MPLS, VPLS, internet transition, internet peering connection, CDN, and Colocation.
Moreover, the company sets a benchmark as a green data centre, boasting Singapore's lowest power consumption effectiveness at an impressive 1.34. It is also fortified with cutting-edge cooling systems, maintaining ideal temperature and humidity ranges that ensure a stable environment for customer equipment.
Drawing upon its expertise in server rooms and comprehensive operation and maintenance proficiency, China Telecom also offers a holistic suite of data centre solutions, encompassing professional colocation services, Internet Data Centre integration, remote processing maintenance, and premium interconnection services for server rooms.
This advancement brought recognition to the data centre as the winner of the Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - Singapore category.
Revolutionising telecommunications
China Telecom, a leading player in the industry, showcases its innovative Digital Information and Communication Technology (DICT) solutions. Leveraging an extensive global cloud infrastructure comprising 30 self-owned cloud nodes and 230 international Points-of-Presence, the company delivers cutting-edge digital solutions. Their portfolio includes intelligent cloud-network services, MSP public cloud ecosystem services, and hybrid cloud integration services, facilitating seamless local and international operations for clients and partners.
Recognising the significance of DICT in modern business environments, China Telecom aims to expand its influence across major Asian markets, building on its successes in the Greater Bay Area. By enhancing its capabilities, the company is committed to supporting clients and partners in their digital transformation journeys, particularly in telecommunications and information technology infrastructure.
“Our dedication to technological advancement, evident through our comprehensive suite of cutting-edge solutions, positions us as leaders in driving innovation within the telecom industry. Through our unwavering commitment, we continuously nurture resilient digital ecosystems and empower global businesses, making us the epitome of excellence in telecom solutions,” the company said.
Utilising its extensive cloud network resources and deep industry expertise, China Telecom's subsidiary played a pivotal role in offering customised solutions, leading to the company’s recognition and the award for Telecom Solutions Provider of the Year - Singapore.
For personalised total solutions tailored to your business needs, and to learn more about China Telecom Asia Pacific’s award-winning services, contact them at [email protected]. Their dedicated team of experts is ready to assist you in unlocking the full potential of your digital journey and achieving remarkable results.
Asian Telecom Awards honours businesses and initiatives that have not only driven progress in the telecom industry, but have also ignited transformative shifts that have reshaped the digital landscape.
The Asian Telecom Awards is presented by Asian Telecom Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for delivering cutting-edge, award-winning telco products and services to customers, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].
