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DCConnect and Epsilon Jointly Host the Global Fabric Shanghai Workshop to Accelerate SDN and AI Innovation in China The partnership is the first of its kind with two-way SDN orchestration, delivering seamless access to on-demand connectivity to global destinations Shanghai, 11 December 2018 – After the successful integration of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) platforms in June, DCConnect Technology Beijing Limited (DCConnect) further collaborate with Epsilon to host the Global Fabric Shanghai workshop; discussing and demonstrating SDN and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation in China. SDN is enabling fluid, elastic and intelligent networking in local markets and across the globe. It is removing the barriers to innovation of applications and services while allowing businesses to efficiently connect on-demand wherever they need to go. The partnership is the first time two SDN platforms have been interconnected in China via a bi-lateral API Integration. DCConnect’s customers in China can gain instant and seamless access to Epsilon’s Global Interconnect Fabric when they use DCConnect’s SD-Cloud Express platform. It enables users to interconnect with Epsilon’s network of more than 600 Service Providers, Cloud Service Providers and Internet Exchanges whilst facilitating access to over 100 Points of Presence (PoP) globally across Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America. DCConnect also enables Epsilon’s global customers and partners to interconnect in major cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Partners can use Infiny by Epsilon to instantly connect to DCConnect’s unique China-wide SDN network with extended access to more than 90 data centres and 11 Cloud Providers, including Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Tencent Cloud and Huawei Enterprise Cloud, that are available through DCConnect’s network infrastructure. During the workshop, DCConnect and Epsilon explained how they are enabling Chinese Service Providers and enterprises to benefit from hyper-connected and hyper-scalable networking. Delegates from the China Academy of Telecommunication Research Department under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), two major China Data Center providers GDS and CIDS, together with Amazon Web Services (AWS China) also supported the event by presenting their insights and visions on SDN, AI technology trends and standards in the next generation Cloud platform. Topics explored during the workshop and panel discussion include how new global SDN supports business growth via existing platforms, how API interoperability can benefit end customers and how SDN and AI technology will accelerate global connectivity with cloud-centric networking. A live demonstration was conducted to showcase the scalability and agility of interconnected SDN platform by seamlessly connecting cloud services across cities within minutes. The panel also examined the drivers for change across the globe as well as the challenges that are unique to China. Each panellist shared their thoughts on the future of the Chinese market and discussed new opportunities amidst disruption. “Cross-carrier automation opens up new possibilities for service providers to deliver new connectivity services while accelerating their global reach and capabilities. Our partnership with DCConnect enables its customers to connect beyond China using the same portal they have been using for local connectivity, allowing businesses of all kinds to instantly connect and scale their operations around the world,” said Jerzy Szlosarek, CEO at Epsilon. “It is our great pleasure to partner with DCConnect and we look forward to continue working together to drive the future of SDN technology and global connectivity. ” Duke Shu, CEO of DCConnect, said “Inter-carrier network orchestration is changing SDN. It enables partners to access each other’s Clouds, Data Centres, Internet Exchanges and Partner Ecosystem. The integration of APIs gives customers visibility into network performance across both partners’ footprints enabling them to monitor and manage services from a single portal. It is our honor to have all participants of the workshop, Epsilon, MIIT, GDS, CIDS and AWS to witness the achievement of milestone in the SDN technology development in China, we truly believe SDN and AI technology will flourish in the ever-growing cloud ecosystem”. ### About DCConnect Global DCConnect, founded in 2016, is an innovator of on-demand connectivity to data centers and Cloud Service Providers. Having implemented the only independent SDN mesh architecture network in China, DCConnect has developed innovative portal connectivity to global data centers and Cloud Providers via a comprehensive user interface. This provides users with a scalable, agile, flexible solution allowing users to define via a virtual port to cost effectively turn up or turn down bandwidth within minutes. DCConnect has recently received an award of “Best Innovative Product and Best Practice” from 2018 Global Internet and Communications Cross Border Connectivity and Settlement Seminar For more information, visit: http://www.dcconnect.cn/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcconnectglobal/  About Epsilon Epsilon is a global cloud-centric network service provider, extending carrier grade connectivity services to the world’s communications and cloud ecosystems. The company offers smart networking capabilities through its simple and powerful SDN platform, Infiny, that combines on-demand infrastructure, automation, web-based portals and APIs to give partners friction-free access to global connectivity. All Epsilon services are powered by a next generation hyper-scalable global backbone which connects all the leading telecoms hubs globally. Across this fabric encompasses a dense ecosystem of carriers, service operators and cloud providers offering the leading interconnect point for a diverse set of network and connectivity requirements. Epsilon is headquartered in Singapore with offices in London, New York, Dubai and Sofia. For more information, visit www.epsilontel.com.

Press Release 8 November 2018 DCConnect Global Ltd is honored to be invited as speaker in the Roundtable Discussion: “Market and Demand Drives Innovation” hosted by GSC & CIC  Beijing, China, 8 November 2018 – DCConnect Global Ltd (DCConnect) after being awarded by China Institutional of Communications (CIC) and Global Settlement Carrier Group (GSC) with the “Best Innovative Product and Best Practice Award” yesterday, is further invited to be speaker for the Roundtable discussion on topic of “Market and Demand Drives Innovation”.  There are speakers from various information service providers as well as from China Mobile Group Design Institute Co. Ltd. and China Mobile On-line Services Co. Ltd.. All speakers in the Roundtable session expressed their view on the how market and demand has had and will continue drive the innovation.  Mr. Qi Chao from DCConnect stated how SDN connecting Cloud and Data Centers have successfully met the market demand and DCConnect is growing ripidly with innovative features such as Automesh, Scheduler, Market Place and Disaster Recovery Plan that disrupts the market and drive the customer demand in return. He further said in the Roundtable “With wide adoption of the on-demand cloud and data centre capacity, there is always challenge on the corresponding on-demand bandwidth connected to cloud and IDC. DCConnect provides a scalable SDN-based Ethernet fabric that allows customers to access wider coverage, enjoys speed to market while reducing costs and enabling rapid provisioning across one platform. It definitely saved customer network resources in planning and computing.”  About DCConnect Global DCConnect, founded in 2016, is an innovator of on-demand connectivity to data centers and Cloud Service Providers. Having implemented the only independent SDN mesh architecture network in China, DCConnect has developed innovative portal connectivity to global data center and Cloud Providers via a comprehensive user interface. This provides users with a scalable, agile, flexible solution allowing users to define via a virtual port to cost effectively turn up or turn down bandwidth within minutes. 

Press Release 7 November 2018 DCConnect Global Ltd awarded the Best Innovative Product and Best Practise Award Beijing, China, 7 November 2018 – DDConnect Global Ltd has been proudly awarded by China Institutional of Communications (CIC) and Global Settlement Carrier Group (GSC) with the “Best Innovative Product and Best Practise Award” for delivering high-quality and value service with its SDN based DCX and Cloud Connect service offerings. The award, given at the Global Internet and Communications Cross-Border Connectivity and Settlement Seminar, offer validation that DCConnect’s expertise and its innovative SDN network continue to drive added value to organizations on their road to digital transformation. “Being recognized by CIC and GSC is a great honor, especially since the awards are based so much on us delivering innovative products and services to fulfil great customer experiences.” said Duke Shu, CEO of DCConnect. “We not only offer robust, high-quality network and Cloud-based connectivity solutions, but DCConnect’s focus on developing new and world-class service is a true differentiator in the market.”  A recognized provider in communications services, DCConnect Ltd provides a range of solutions and services to support traditional and Cloud-based communications on an international basis. DCConnect service offerings cover 13 countries and with over 150 PoPs worldwide. About DCConnect Global DCConnect, founded in 2016, is an innovator of on-demand connectivity to data centers and Cloud Service Providers. Having implemented the only independent SDN mesh architecture network in China, DCConnect has developed innovative portal connectivity to global data center and Cloud Providers via a comprehensive user interface. This provides users with a scalable, agile, flexible solution allowing users to define via a virtual port to cost effectively turn up or turn down bandwidth within minutes. 

October 24 2018 DCConnect becomes a member of Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) Hong Kong, 24 October 2018 – DCConnect Global Limited (DCConnect) is proud to announce the joining of Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) family as a member that has leading software defined network (SDN) cloud and data center coverage, product technology and service level in China and Hong Kong on 3 October 2018. MEF membership shows market recognition of high-specification Ethernet service. The MEF is a global industry alliance that aims to accelerate the worldwide adoption of carrier class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops technical specifications and create a global ecosystem of software defined networks that deliver agile, assured, and orchestrated services for the digital economy. MEF 3.0 provides an on-demand, cloud-centric experience with user and centralized control over an automated network. Agile, automated end to end orchestration and centralized management satisfies high demand of customers. DCConnect enables users and their services to connect over an elastic, agile, scalable SDN-based, ubiquitous Ethernet fabric allowing our customers wider coverage, speed to market while reducing costs and enabling rapid provisioning across one platform. Currently, DCConnect has over 100 PoPs strategically located to provide broad coverage to all the major cities within China and further POPs will be established in 2019.  DCConnect has successfully developed the first of the kind for two-way inter-carrier SDN network orchestration through API integration.  A software platform portal has been designed to overlay the SDN network and provides customers with the ability to access On-Demand bandwidth connectivity to the Global Cloud Providers via our API (AWS, Alibaba, Tencent, Microsoft Azure etc.) and most of the data center in China and internationally via partners. High resiliency option is offered via premium dynamically meshed network at low latency under the “Automesh” product. Brand-new scheduler feature can be enabled for flexible service delivery based on demand request. DCConnect also provides a market place to accelerate API interconnection partnership and service interoperability between the partners over a single network service business platform. The service can be fast provisioned, centralized managed and controlled, seamlessly to connect the network to worldwide via partners in a short timeframe. It promises to bring an unprecedented level of digital control and service experience to global service provider. DCConnect staff are certified with MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (CECP). On top of this, 6 HK staff have attained SDN certification issued by Open Network Foundation (ONF). DCConnect follows the technical specification of MEF and ONF and ensures to provide up-to-date, professional and reliable services to the users. For further information on MEF, please visit http://www.mef.net/ – End- About DCConnect Global DCConnect, founded in 2016, is an innovator of on-demand connectivity to data centers and Cloud Service Providers. Having implemented the only independent SDN mesh architecture network in China, DCConnect have developed innovative portal connectivity to global data center and Cloud Providers via a comprehensive user interface. This provides users a scalable, agile, flexible solution allowing users to define via a virtual port to cost effectively turn up or turn down bandwidth within minutes. Download here

Press Release 31 October 2018 Ying Tong Announced the Strategic Investment in DCConnect Global Ltd. and DCConnect China Ltd. Hong Kong — October 31, 2018 — Beijing Ying Tong Ltd.北京应通 (YT), the licensed providers for national network in China on top of 3C (China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile Tier 1 full license telecom providers in China), first invested RMB 7.8 Billion (~USD 1.15B) to acquire 49% CITIC Network Telecom Co. Ltd. 中信网络有限公司 back in February 2018 and further acquired Nan Xin 缆信 another large national network provider in the same month. YT announce today their strategic investment in DCConnect China Ltd. and DCCconnect Global Ltd. (Collectively named as DCC). DCCC has implemented China’s first neutral SDN-based fully meshed architecture network and have successfully developed the first of the kind for two-way inter-carrier SDN network orchestration through API integration.  A software platform portal has been designed to overlay the SDN network and provides customers with the ability to access On-Demand bandwidth connectivity to the Global Cloud Providers via our API (AWS, Alibaba, Tencent, Microsoft Azure etc.) and most of the Data Centers in China. DCC enable services and users to connect over an elastic, agile, scalable SDN-based, ubiquitous Ethernet fabric allowing our customers wider coverage, speed to market while reducing costs and enabling rapid provisioning across one platform. Currently, DCCC has over 100 PoPs strategically located to provide coverage to all the major cities within China and further POP will be added in 2019 subject to customer demand.  The strategic investment in DCC authorizes DCCG to be the exclusive official overseas representative to offer the licensed services under Ying Tong in China and DCC (DCCC and DCCG) services globally Mr. Frank, CFO of Ying Tong said, “The equity investment realizes the synergy between companies for better network resources utilization, service level, license and product coverage. DCC will be the exclusive provider in network provisioning and offerings for layer 2 and 3 services under YT’s license in China. The investment would enable higher quality network service to customers included but not limited to the state-of-the-art software defined network (SDN) technology developed by DCC connected to Clouds, Data Centers and Offices in China, Hong Kong and internationally via partners.” Mr. Y. Y. Shu, CEO (Or Mark Smith, Managing Director) of DCC said “Combines the strengths and capabilities of both YT and DCC, we can create the best-in-class company that are highly complementary in the China and international telecom business, the SDN service developed by DCC is the only independent technology in China that is so unique that can differentiate from all traditional network technology that can provide on demand, automated and speedy network services to customers that meeting the global market trend. It is a future proof of business amid in the very competitive ICT market place in China and globally.” About Beijing Ying Tong   TBC About DCConnect Global DCConnect, founded in 2016, are an innovator of on-demand connectivity to data centers and Cloud Service Providers. Having implemented the only independent SDN mesh architecture network in China, DCConnect have developed innovative portal connectivity to global data center and Cloud Providers via a comprehensive user interface. This provides users a scalable, agile, flexible solution allowing users to define via a virtual port to cost effectively turn up or turn down bandwidth within minutes. Download