Singapore, December 4, 2024 – Zenlayer, the world’s first hyperconnected cloud, and Global Switch, a leading carrier-neutral data center operator, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced AI infrastructure in the Asia Pacific. This partnership enables companies to build and operate high-performance AI clusters while leveraging enhanced interconnectivity across Global Switch’s data centers in Hong Kong and Singapore.
The joint solution leverages both companies’ expertise in AI infrastructure and connectivity. Global Switch’s Hong Kong data center features state-of-the-art direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, tailored for high-density compute installations. Zenlayer’s high-bandwidth, ultra-low-latency fabric for AI provides seamless interconnectivity between Global Switch’s data centers, including key international routes such as Hong Kong to Singapore, as well as local interconnections between Hong Kong, Tai Seng, and Woodland data centers. This ensures fast and reliable data transfers for AI training and inferencing across the region.
“We’ve seen a significant increase in the demand for high-density racks in the past two years in Asia, and Hong Kong is a natural choice for us to showcase the latest in liquid cooling technology” said Ashley Muldoon, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Switch. “We are happy to join hands with Zenlayer to provide a turnkey infrastructure solution to power AI growth in the region”.
“We are excited to bring cutting-edge AI infrastructure solutions to the market in collaboration with Global Switch,” said Joe Zhu, Chief Executive Officer of Zenlayer. “By integrating our Fabric for AI, designed to seamlessly connect AI clusters across Asia, with Global Switch’s advanced data center technologies, we are delivering a comprehensive solution that streamlines AI deployment and enables AI companies to focus on what truly matters: groundbreaking innovations.”
Beyond its network capabilities, Zenlayer also provides managed AI data center services and on-demand GPU compute resources to accelerate AI workloads. With infrastructure optimized for AI interference workloads, Global Switch facilitates fast, seamless processing and real-time decision-making for AI applications throughout Asia Pacific. Contact the Zenlayer and Global Switch teams to learn more about the joint offerings.
About Zenlayer
Zenlayer is a leading global network and cloud services provider that enables businesses to connect, scale, and innovate worldwide. With a global network spanning over 200 cities in 60+ countries, Zenlayer offers a comprehensive suite of network and cloud services, including dedicated servers, colocation, cloud networking, and SD-WAN. For more information, please visit www.zenlayer.com
About Global Switch
Established in 1998, Global Switch has built a reputation for creating data centers that set new standards in scale, resilience and connectivity. Global Switch’s portfolio comprises eleven data centers owned by consolidated entities centrally located in Tier 1 cities across Europe and Asia Pacific, offering a total of 388,000 sq.m of world-class technical space with further developments underway. Our network is home to some of the most forward-thinking public and private organizations of all sizes, who rely on us to house their mission-critical IT infrastructure and connect them seamlessly to a diverse choice of telecoms, internet, and cloud providers. For more information about Global Switch, visit the website at www.globalswitch.com
