Sep 29, 2025
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, September 29, 2025 – Cirion Technologies, a leading provider of digital infrastructure and technology in Latin America, announces a strategic expansion of its network in Brazil, reinforcing its ability to meet the growing demand for high-performance, low-latency connectivity driven by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
With its DC Connect service, which already interconnects over 70 data centers in Brazil and 160 across Latin America, Cirion strengthens its presence in the country’s main digital hubs, preparing its infrastructure to support the increasing volume of data, computational complexity, and speed required by AI workloads.
Strategic Regional Expansions
- Curitiba (PR): Cirion has integrated BR Digital’s data center, which hosts the PIX system, highlighting the importance of robust infrastructure for critical financial services that benefit from AI in fraud detection and transaction optimization.
- Minas Gerais (MG): Deployment of a 20 km fiber optic ring in Belo Horizonte and Contagem, connecting the Ativas, Century, and Sempre data centers. This architecture ensures redundancy and high availability, essential for applications such as distributed machine learning and real-time processing.
- Rio de Janeiro (RJ): A 50 km network expansion connects four new data centers: Scala, Equinix RJ3, Ascenty, and Odata. This expansion enables low-latency connections, crucial for AI applications requiring instant responses, such as industrial automation and personalized digital services.
DC Connect: AI-Ready Connectivity
The DC Connect service offers direct, secure, and scalable connections between data centers via Ethernet or Waves, meeting the demands of environments that process large volumes of data for AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced automation. The service integrates with Cirion’s broader portfolio:
- Cloud Connect: Seamless connection to major public and private clouds, facilitating access to AI platforms and distributed processing tools.
- Submarine Cable System: Access to Latin America’s largest submarine cable network, supporting global replications and AI model training across multiple data centers.
- SD-WAN Networks: Enables intelligent traffic orchestration between branches and data centers, optimizing the performance of AI-based applications including Edge Computing.
- Security Services: Advanced solutions for protecting sensitive data used in AI, with a focus on compliance and privacy.
- Global IP: Worldwide reach through the planet’s most connected ASN, supporting the interconnection of distributed neural networks and international collaboration in research and development.
Cutting-Edge Technology with Integrated AI
The network expansion is powered by WaveLogic 6 1.6Tb/s coherent optical technology from Ciena, who incorporates artificial intelligence into its applications and systems to optimize network performance, monitoring, and automation. This combination of high capacity, low latency, reliability, and intelligent systems enables Cirion to meet the growing demands of AI-based applications, ensuring operational efficiency, resilience, and energy sustainability for Brazil’s digital infrastructure.
“Cirion is committed to building a future-ready network capable of supporting the challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. Our recent expansions in Brazil reflect this commitment, delivering high-performance connectivity to companies at the forefront of digital transformation,” says Eduardo Freitas, Connectivity Products Director at Cirion Brazil. “We are connecting the country’s leading data centers with cutting-edge technology, ensuring our clients have access to the infrastructure they need to innovate with speed and security.”
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, hyperscalers, service providers, carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Sep 23, 2025
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, September, 23, 2025 – Cirion Technologies, a leading provider of digital infrastructure and technology in Latin America, today announced the appointment of Augusto Salomon as President of the Connectivity Business Unit in Brazil, reporting directly to Santiago Londoño, CEO of Cirion’s Connectivity division.
Augusto brings over two decades of experience in the technology sector, with a strong track record in business development, innovation, and strategic leadership. Prior to joining Cirion, he held executive roles at companies such as Algar and StarMind. His appointment reinforces Cirion’s commitment to accelerating growth and delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions across Brazil.
Brazil is the most relevant and advanced telecommunications market in Latin America, with leadership in digital innovation, a prominent role in 5G adoption, and a favorable regulatory environment that drives sustained investment. Ranked eighth globally in the sector, the country is consolidating its position as a regional hub for connectivity and technological transformation. For Cirion, Brazil is a top-priority and highly strategic market, key to the expansion of its digital infrastructure, the development of high-performance connectivity solutions, and the strengthening of its leadership across the region.
“It is an honor to join Cirion and lead our Connectivity business in Brazil,” said Augusto Salomon. “I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth, unlock new opportunities and continue delivering high-impact solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We remain committed to supporting their success through innovation and excellence in digital infrastructure.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Augusto to the leadership team in Brazil,” said Santiago Londoño, CEO of Cirion Connectivity. “His experience and vision will be instrumental as we continue to scale our operations and deliver transformative solutions to our customers.”
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Aug 21, 2025
The company strengthens its commitment to innovation and regional connectivity with the expansion of its BUE1 Data Center, equipped to meet the demands of artificial intelligence.
BUENOS AIRES, August 21, 2025 – Cirion Technologies, a leading provider of digital infrastructure and technology in Latin America, has announced the expansion of its Data Center in Buenos Aires (BUE1), the most connected in the region according to PeeringDB[1]. This strategic expansion reaffirms the company’s commitment to innovation and regional connectivity. The new developments, focused on high availability, energy efficiency, scalability, and security, will enhance the operations of both local and global companies, enabling a more robust, sustainable digital platform ready to meet the demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
In a context of exponential growth in demand for digital infrastructure, Cirion stands out for its ability to adapt to market needs, offering advanced technological solutions that drive digital transformation and operational efficiency for its customers.
“In Buenos Aires, we are executing a new expansion of our BUE1 Data Center, which will allow us to add more than 2MW of capacity and approximately 160 additional racks,” said Francisco Fuentes, Data Center Sales Director for Argentina and Chile at Cirion Technologies. “Our goal is to consolidate our leadership as the main carrier-neutral data center in Buenos Aires. With this increased capacity, we’ll be able to host more clients and provide the energy needed for their intensive workloads, including AI, reinforcing our interconnection position in Argentina,” he added.
In addition to Buenos Aires, Cirion has recently completed expansions of its data center complexes in São Paulo (SAO1), Rio de Janeiro (RIO1), and Quito (QUI2).
A Strengthened and Highly Connected Digital Platform
With 25 years of experience across 7 Latin American countries, Cirion operates 12 main carrier-neutral data centers, with 3 currently under construction, along with 10 edge data centers. The company is currently finalizing construction of new data centers in Santiago (SAN2) and Lima (LIM2) and has begun planning and pre-construction of a new data center in Rio de Janeiro (RIO2), with more than 60MW of capacity. All are designed to meet the growing demand for cloud services in the region.
“The new facilities under construction incorporate state-of-the-art technologies and are prepared to support intensive AI workloads, each with energy capacities exceeding 20MW and potential for expansion,” said Gabriel Del Campo, Vice President of Data Centers at Cirion Technologies. “They also operate with renewable energy. In our existing data centers, such as BUE1, we remain focused on continuously improving energy efficiency.”
Cirion’s BUE1 Data Center in Buenos Aires is a key hub within its digital platform, interconnecting hyperscalers, service providers, and large corporations.
“Our goal is to offer customers a reliable, robust environment with the necessary redundancy to ensure their applications run without interruption,” added Del Campo. “We provide the ability to host critical workloads, process data, and run applications in a neutral, highly interconnected environment, with multiple options to support their business growth.”
“Interconnecting companies, service providers, and hyperscalers in a single data center creates a dynamic and powerful ecosystem. It’s one of our greatest strengths,” he concluded.
Global Network and Future Vision
Cirion positions itself as a strategic partner in digital infrastructure for the most connected and cloud-enabled markets in Latin America. Its offering combines scalable infrastructure, dense interconnection, wholesale capacity, and AI readiness, helping customers expand across the region or establish a presence for the first time.
The Cirion Data Center Platform provides the flexibility to grow as businesses evolve, with built-in reach, reliability, and interconnection—from high-density colocation and secure facilities; neutral access to cloud providers, networks, and cross-connections throughout Latin America; to deploy Bare Metal infrastructure, private cloud, or edge-ready computing on demand; along with hosting, monitoring, and support services.
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About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Jul 10, 2025
This is one of the most important certifications in the data center industry, requiring compliance with strict criteria evaluated by certified engineers.
Lima, July 14, 2025 – Cirion Technologies’ LIM2 carrier-neutral Data Center, located in the industrial district of Macropolis in Lurín, Perú, has received the Tier III Certification of Design from the Uptime Institute.
This certification confirms that the Data Center’s design aligns with industry’s best practices. With this achievement, Cirion reaffirms its commitment to the highest international standards, strengthening its position as a strategic partner for major companies in the country.
“Receiving the Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute validates Cirion’s dedication to implementing international standards and ensuring that IT services — which are essential for organizations — remain continuously operational,” said Alexandre Simcsik, Senior Director of Data Center Operations at Cirion Technologies.
“This recognition means that the data centers were designed and built to maintain high availability of IT services, even during maintenance or replacement of any distribution or capacity component in the white space. We have the infrastructure, services, and support model needed to ensure maximum quality, availability, and security for our clients’ businesses,” he added.
About Tier III Certification
Among the four certification levels granted by the Uptime Institute, Tier III is one of the most advanced. To achieve it, several technical and operational requirements must be met, including:
- Rigorous preventive maintenance procedures.
- Connectivity infrastructure with redundant physical routes, independent access chambers, and ultra-low latency network.
- State-of-the-art fault-tolerant power equipment.
- Simultaneous and efficient cooling systems.
- Fire protection with non-flammable materials, early detection, and automatic suppression.
- Continuous monitoring, access control, video surveillance, and 24/7 security.
LIM2 Data Center Highlights
- Carrier-neutral 20 MW facility located in the industrial district of Macrópolis in Lurín, Peru.
- Sustainable, it uses clean energy, efficient liquid cooling systems, and low environmental impact generators to minimize its carbon footprint.
- Connected via redundant fiber to LIM1, Cirion’s current data center in Lima (35 km away).
- Integrated into Cirion’s digital ecosystem, enabling fast and secure connections with over 1,500 providers, including hyperscalers and ISPs, driving new business opportunities in the region.
- Holds the Tier III Certification of Design Documents granted by the Uptime Institute, recognizing excellence in infrastructure design.
- N+2 Catcher configuration: Robust infrastructure that ensures operational continuity in any eventuality.
- Equipment capable of isolating components and performing maintenance without affecting operations.
- Strict information security policies, with constant updates and renovations of its facilities.
Additionally, Cirion’s data centers hold multiple other certifications, including ISO/IEC 9001, 140001, 20000-1, 22301, 27001, 27017, 27018, and maintain compliance with PCI-DSS, ISAE3402 SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 — reflecting the comphttps://blog.ciriontechnologies.com/es/certificaciones-conformidades-data-center?s=certificacionesany’s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in data center management.
“Companies constantly face major challenges in their digital transformation processes,” Simcsik noted. “That’s why Cirion continues to invest in and develop our data centers, offering superior performance and flexibility for the applications shaping today’s technology landscape.”
About the Uptime Institute
The Uptime Institute developed the Tier Certification system over 25 years ago to assess data centers’ ability to meet organizations’ critical needs. With more than 2,500 Tier certifications granted in over 110 countries, the Uptime Institute’s Tier Certification seal is globally recognized as a benchmark for excellence in data center design, construction, and continuous operation.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Jul 7, 2025
Santiago Londoño and Nelson Fonseca appointed as Chief Executive Officers of Cirion’s Connectivity and Data Center Businesses
MIAMI, FL, July, 7, 2025 – Cirion Technologies (“Cirion” or the “Company”), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and technology in Latin America, today announced that Santiago Londoño (President, Connectivity) and Nelson Fonseca (President, Data Centers) have been appointed Chief Executive Officers of Cirion’s Connectivity and Data Center businesses, respectively, each reporting directly to the Board of Directors. In conjunction, Facundo Castro has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and has joined the Cirion Board of Directors.
Facundo joined Cirion in 1998 and has held key leadership roles across all operating aspects of the business over the course of his more than 25 years with the Company. He was appointed CEO in 2022, leading Cirion through its carve-out from Lumen Technologies and driving significant strategic change at the company, including restarting the capital investment program across both large-scale fiber projects and new data center facilities.
“I am very proud of all that we’ve accomplished at Cirion during my time at the Company and the positive impact we’ve made on our customers and communities throughout Latin America,” said Facundo Castro. “Cirion is poised well for continued growth and innovation, and I am excited to continue supporting Santiago and Nelson as they step into their new roles.”
The timing of this transition aligns with the operational separation of Cirion’s Connectivity and Data Center business units, so that each division can better focus on accelerating growth and maximizing value for that segment while continuing to leverage the broader resources and capabilities of Cirion.
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Facundo for his steady leadership and many years of dedicated service to Cirion,” said Andrew Thomas, Senior Managing Director at Stonepeak and member of Cirion’s Board of Directors. “We are confident in Santiago and Nelson’s leadership as they take the helm of Cirion’s two core businesses given their extensive industry experience and the immediate impact they’ve both made at Cirion.”
“It is a tremendous honor to be appointed Chief Executive Officer alongside Nelson,” said Santiago Londoño. “I look forward to working closely with him and the exceptional Cirion team to deliver advanced connectivity solutions, unlock new growth, accelerate innovation and build a future-ready digital ecosystem for Latin America.”
“I am excited to work alongside Santiago to accelerate Cirion’s growth,” said Nelson Fonseca. “Together, we will build on Cirion’s leadership in the region and reputation for bringing best-in-class digital infrastructure solutions to our hyperscale, service provider and enterprise customers, as demand for data center infrastructure experiences unprecedented growth.”
About Santiago Londoño
Santiago Londoño joined Cirion in April 2025 as President of the Connectivity business. With over 25 years of international experience in the telecommunications sector, Santiago previously held several senior leadership positions at companies including Millicom, Liberty Latin America, Despegar.com, and McKinsey & Company.
About Nelson Fonseca
Nelson Fonseca joined Cirion in February 2024 as President of the Data Center business and has successfully led several strategic initiatives during his time at the Company, including the buildout of new data center facilities in Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile. Prior to Cirion, Nelson served as President and CEO of Cyxtera, a global provider of data center and interconnection services.
Santiago Londoño – Chief Executive Officer Connectivity
Nelson Fonseca – Chief Executive Officer Data Centers
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Jun 23, 2025
The partnership will enable Grupo Transmeridian to migrate to a dedicated private cloud environment, ensuring high-capacity connectivity and 24/7 operations with the highest security standards.
Lima, June, 23 2025 – Grupo Transmeridian has selected Cirion Technologies, a leading provider of digital infrastructure and technology, to deliver advanced dedicated private cloud and high-capacity connectivity solutions. This strategic alliance marks a significant step in the logistics group’s journey toward digital transformation.
With over 32 years of experience in comprehensive logistics solutions, Grupo Transmeridian comprises ten companies and operates in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Bolivia. In July 2024, the group launched a bidding process to modernize its technology platform. After a rigorous evaluation, Cirion was chosen to provide a service that combines data center and connectivity solutions. Implementation took place in the early months of the year, with operations beginning in March 2025. These services will ensure that Grupo Transmeridian’s technology platform is always available to its clients within a controlled environment and with the highest security standards.
“For us, digital transformation is not just an option—it’s a strategic necessity. Our business operates 24/7, and we require technology platforms that guarantee full availability. In Cirion, we’ve found a reliable partner that provides support, assurance, and most importantly, enables us to scale our operations—starting with efficient connectivity between our new corporate office and their LIM1 Data Center. This contributes to a robust digital infrastructure that allows us to deliver excellent service to our clients in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia,” said Fernando Kamisato, CEO of Grupo Transmeridian.
Fernando Kamisato, CEO, Grupo Transmeridian – Gianni Hanawa, Country Director, Cirion Perú
Integrantes Grupo Transmeridian, Cirion
Thanks to this agreement, Grupo Transmeridian has migrated from an on-premise environment to a dedicated private cloud, ensuring a constantly monitored environment with optimized performance and scalable data storage capacity to meet current demand and future projects. As part of this modernization, immutable backups were also implemented to ensure data integrity and security—an essential element in facing potential cyberattacks and ensuring the company’s operational continuity.
“At Cirion, we are committed to delivering world-class technology solutions that enable our customers to evolve and grow. This partnership with Grupo Transmeridian is a clear example of how well-designed digital infrastructure can transform industries and ensure operational continuity,” said Gianni Hanawa, Sales Director of Cirion Technologies in Peru.
This agreement reinforces Grupo Transmeridian’s vision of consolidating its digital ecosystem to meet the growing demands of its national and international customers. It also aligns with its growth and modernization strategy. Likewise, Cirion reaffirms its leadership in digital infrastructure in Latin America, offering tailored solutions that drive innovation for key companies across various sectors.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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