HKT (SEHK: 6823) – London, UK, 20 January 2025 – Console Connect, PCCW Global’s on-demand platform and automated network for intelligent data movement, and Zenlayer, the world’s first hyperconnected cloud, have today announced a strategic collaboration that extends the reach of their respective global ecosystems via bilateral APIs.
It combines Console Connect’s robust carrier-grade network with Zenlayer’s expertise in edge computing and low-latency networking, creating a one-stop connectivity solution for customers.
Console Connect will extend its reach into high-growth emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and South America, offering its users greater global connectivity. Zenlayer customers will access an expanded network of cloud and data centre locations in key developed markets with enhanced flexibility and choice for hybrid and multi-cloud networking, while maintaining high performance, reliability and security for their critical workloads.
Their API integration will ensure that customers benefit from agile on-demand private connectivity that can be dynamically adjusted to meet the needs of their business, ensuring they only pay for the bandwidth they need to maximise agility and control.
“Zenlayer shares our vision of facilitating flexible and fast data movement for businesses worldwide. We are delighted to extend the reach of our automated network and connected ecosystem while helping Zenlayer customers reach further across the globe using a network they can trust,” says Michael Glynn, SVP of Digital Automated Innovation at Console Connect.
Zenlayer is also one of the launch partners of the new Console Connect Marketplace, which enables its users to order and provision Zenlayer compute services such as Bare Metal and Virtual Machines (VM) via the Console Connect platform featuring complementary IT and connectivity solutions from over 50 leading providers.
As well as extending Zenlayer’s cloud ecosystem to more key locations across Africa, Europe and North America, the joint solution will allow Zenlayer’s customers to order and provision leading on-demand connectivity services by Console Connect, such as Layer 2 and Internet on-demand.
“The collaboration with Console Connect marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to provide high-performance connectivity on a global scale,” said Joe Zhu, founder and CEO of Zenlayer. “By enhancing each other’s platforms and expanding our global ecosystems, we are empowering businesses to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.”
