HGC and aamra partner on SDN collaboration
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HGC and aamra partner on SDN collaboration

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HGC Global Communications (HGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aamra networks (aamra), to develop network integration and expansion using SDN technology.

The collaboration between HGC and aamra, an internet and infrastructure service provider in Bangladesh, will enable corporate and OTT customers to expand their network footprints while using digital technology to support customers such as multinational corporations.

In addition, the partnership between the will enable to achieve secure direct connect to public cloud such as AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud; centrally and on programmatically efficient network configuration; improve and monitor network performance, as well as facilitate their business operations and project management, and use cloud service to empower resources and maximise the benefits to their customers.

“HGC is delighted to collaborate with aamra, one of the leading tech conglomerates in Bangladesh,” said Ravindran Mahalingam (pictured), HGC’s senior vice president of international business.

“Having been dynamically expanding our digital transformation initiative with intercarrier SDN interoperability, HGC is dedicated to leading the market through delivering flexible networking infrastructure, as well as diversified ICT solutions to satisfy global requirements for quality, value and reliability and to expand its footprint across continents.”

“We will continue to extend our alliance in ASEAN and South Asia communities to provide customer-centric solutions, to meet the increasing multimedia consumption demand from OTT operators and corporate customers.”

The collaboration will enhance digital penetration in the local corporate market and in key verticals, such as public and private organisations, ready-made garments, banking and government, and open up opportunities in the rapidly developing market.

The alliance will enable local customers and MNCs based in Bangladesh and ASEAN to access HGC’s 30 point of presence (PoPs) in locations including Hong Kong, Myanmar, Singapore, London and Los Angeles, as well as aamra’s data centres, and PoPs nationwide.

This will ensure reduced latency and enhanced end-to-end quality while directly connecting the network of MNCs from different industries such as manufacturing and banking to HGC’s global network infrastructure.

“I am excited to announce our collaboration with HGC for SDN services. This will bring a revolution in Bangladesh’s IT and ITES sectors,” added Syed Faruque Ahmed, chairman of aamra.

“The advent of SDN technology marks a major shift in Bangladesh's IT sector; from hardware to software-based automation and network management, ensuring seamless connections to Global Internet Exchanges and Data Centers worldwide. aamra is proud to be a part of this initiative.”

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