Cirion Releases its Second Sustainability Report

Dec 19, 2024

Cirion Releases its Second Sustainability Report: Committed to Responsible Growth

Cirion reinforces its commitment to sustainable growth and to the creation of a positive impact in its Latin America communities, while tracking progress against targets.

MIAMI, FL, December, 19, 2024 – Cirion Technologies today released its second Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s ESG goals, sustainable practices, progress and its continued commitment to sustainability, ethical governance, and positive social impact.

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Cirion’s 2023 Sustainability Report follows recognized international standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

“Our ESG strategy not only involves reducing socio-environmental impact, but also the creation and commitment to a sustainable, inclusive business model, aligned with our corporate values and business integrity standards,” stated Facundo Castro, CEO of Cirion Technologies. “Building on the foundations laid in our first report, we have made significant progress in key areas, demonstrating our dedication to integrating sustainability across all facets of our operations.”

Cirion’s ESG commitments and achievements:

Carbon Footprint Reduction: Achieved a 17% reduction in carbon footprint through strategic investments in renewable energy and optimization of telecommunications nodes and Data Centers.
Increased Renewable Energy Use: Increased the use of renewable energy from 40% to 62% over the past year, reinforcing commitment to sustainability.
Decarbonization Roadmap: Actively working on defining a decarbonization roadmap and setting science-based reduction targets aligned with global climate goals.
Scope 3 Baseline Calculation: Completed the Scope 3 baseline calculation as a standalone company, encompassing the entire value chain, to better understand and manage indirect emissions.
Diversity and Inclusion: Promoted diversity and inclusion through mentorship programs and leadership development workshops, as well as empowering underrepresented groups.
Ethics and Integrity: Maintained a strong commitment to ethics and integrity, guided by strong corporate values, compliance, and anti-corruption programs.
Governance Structures: Ensured robust governance structures to uphold the highest ethical standards and operate in a transparent and responsible manner.

These commitments underscore Cirion’s dedication to integrating key ESG principles into its business model and operations, driving sustainable growth, and delivering value to stakeholders.

We remain focused on advancing our sustainability goals, upholding our corporate values, and delivering stakeholder value to help shape a future that is both innovative and committed to environmental and social responsibility.

About Cirion

Cirion is a leading pan-regional digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. 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. The Company 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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Cirion Technologies Announces New Subsea Cable Route, SAC-2

Nov 12, 2024

Cirion Technologies Announces New Subsea Cable Route, SAC-2

South American Crossing-2 (SAC-2) complements Cirion’s existing subsea cable system, offering a unique and robust, ultra-low latency Atlantic solution

MIAMI, FL, November 12, 2024 – Cirion Technologies, a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider in Latin America, today announced the South American Crossing-2 (SAC-2) Route, a new wholly diverse and resilient Atlantic subsea route expanding fiber connectivity between Latin America and North America.

This new route, forms part of the state-of-the-art Firmina subsea system and complements Cirion’s existing SAC (South American Crossing) and MAC (Mid Atlantic Crossing) cables. SAC-2 offers complete diversity from existing Atlantic systems and from traditional landing points in Florida and New York. The route will include a landing in Praia Grande, Brazil and span from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the East Coast of the U.S. to Cirion’s carrier neutral cable landing station in Las Toninas, Argentina. SAC-2 is expected to be ready for service in Q1 2025.

The cable system was designed to provide a new route between the U.S., Argentina and Brazil, as well as critical locations throughout Latin America, and will allow for a significant expansion of bandwidth capacity.

Benefits of the SAC-2 cable:

Diversity of Routes and Landing Points: Cirion now offers two redundant routes between the U.S. and Brazil, in addition to two redundant routes extending to Argentina.
Ultra-low Latency Connectivity: These cables bolster the resilience of Cirion’s network, ensuring robust and low latency connectivity spanning the Americas.
Increased Capacity and Efficiency: The SAC-2 express route enables significant efficiencies on the current network, and meaningfully increases the throughput capacity of Cirion’s subsea fiber services for customers.
Business Opportunities: Together, these new routes will increase international connectivity and are expected to boost the digital economy, opening new opportunities for businesses.

“We are excited to join Google on the Firmina cable system and officially launch SAC-2, which demonstrates our commitment to delivering ultra-low latency, enhanced diversity and high-capacity networking across the Americas for our customers and partners,” said Facundo Castro, Chief Executive Officer of Cirion Technologies.

“We are delighted to launch our second Atlantic subsea route – a testament to Cirion’s rapidly growing business, amidst the continued proliferation of the cloud and the rapid onset of artificial intelligence. By providing a new and diverse route, we believe SAC-2 will further support the burgeoning demand for data services,” commented Leonardo Barbero, President, Connectivity business unit at Cirion.

Cirion’s total network spans over 65,000 miles (~105,000 km) of submarine and long-haul / metro terrestrial fiber, 18 cable landing stations and six key subsea systems: South American Crossing (SAC), Mid Atlantic Crossing (MAC), Pan-American Crossing (PAC), Cook’s Crossing (CC), Trans-Andean Crossing (TAC), and now South American Crossing 2 (SAC-2). Cirion also has a Tier-1 international IP network offering direct Internet connectivity to major carriers and ISPs. Together with its network infrastructure, Cirion provides critical, end-to-end connectivity within key Latin American regions and to and from the United States, offering a wide range of capacity, colocation and security services across the region.

About Cirion

Cirion is a leading pan-regional digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. 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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Cirion Technologies and SAP – A Strategic Alliance to Transform Digital Infrastructure in Latin America

Oct 29, 2024

Cirion Technologies and SAP – A Strategic Alliance to Transform Digital Infrastructure in Latin America

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – October 29, 2024 – In a framework of imperative digital transformation, having a reliable and ongoing technological infrastructure in place is of the essence. Cirion Technologies, leading digital infrastructure and technology provider has selected RISE with SAP to enhance its innovation capacity and gain a cutting-edge in the market.

Cirion stands out for its extensive presence, operating in 20 countries, with more than 5,500 customers, 18 neutral data centers, covering more than 54,500 kilometers of terrestrial networks, 36,000 kilometers of submarine cables and 7 satellite teleports.

Cirion recently implemented RISE with SAP, a next-generation private cloud management offering, which not only modernizes traditional ERP with artificial intelligence capabilities, but also strengthens backend reliability, providing a technology platform for limitless innovation, leveraging the latest technology trends.

RISE with SAP also integrates real-time data analytics tools to improve strategic decision making, generative AI to optimize user experiences and strengthen sustainable strategies throughout the supply chain, all while maintaining the highest availability and security standards.

As a long-standing SAP customer, Cirion has also implemented other critical solutions such as SAP Ariba for supplier management, and SAP SuccessFactors to manage a broadly distributed workforce across the region. Additionally, the SAP Business Technology Platform integration allows Cirion to develop customized applications, data management and run advanced analyses, thus facilitating adjustment to specific needs whenever required.

“Our customers’ trust is our most valuable asset. By selecting SAP as our technology partner, we are investing in cutting-edge solutions that allow us to deliver greater agility, efficiency and security. This is translated into a superior customer experience and greater value for their businesses,” said Luciano Parola, CIO at Cirion Technologies.

With this robust alliance, Cirion Technologies is positioned to continue leading the digital solutions market in Latin America, leveraging SAP innovations to drive its growth and to maintain service provision excellence in an increasingly digitalized global context.

About SAP

As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. To learn more, visit www.sap.com or our press room, http://news.sap.com/latinamerica.

About Cirion

Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of fiber network, connectivity, colocation, cloud infrastructure, and communication and collaboration solutions with the purpose of furthering Latin America´s progress through technology. Cirion serves more than 5,500 Latin American and multinational clients, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, operators, ISPs, and other leading companies. Cirion owns and operates a portfolio of its own networks and data centers, with extensive coverage throughout the Latin American region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com

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Cirion Technologies Appoints New Director of Cybersecurity for Latin America

Oct 21, 2024

Cirion Technologies Appoints New Director of Cybersecurity for Latin America

The Argentine Miguel Rodríguez assumes the position of Chief Information Security Officer for all the markets where the company operates.

Miami, FL, October 22, 2024 – Cirion Technologies announced the onboarding of Miguel Rodriguez as its new Chief Cybersecurity Officer (CISO) for Latin America.

Rodríguez joins Cirion with extensive experience leading cybersecurity teams in technology and service companies across the region, such as Telefónica, Mega Tech, and Cytric Solutions.

His experience and deep knowledge in protecting digital infrastructures will be key to strengthening Cirion’s capabilities and successfully addressing the security challenges posed by today’s environment.

In his new role, Rodriguez will be responsible for leading and coordinating the company’s cybersecurity strategies. His main objective will be to strengthen protection policies and systems to ensure secure and reliable operations, both for the company and its customers.

“Miguel’s experience will be fundamental in achieving our strategic goals and continuing to consolidate ourselves as digital infrastructure leaders. We fully trust in his ability to lead the team towards new accomplishments,” said Luciano Parola, Chief Information Officer of Cirion Technologies.

About Cirion

Cirion is a leading pan-regional digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. 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. The Company 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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WiFi 7: The Experience that will Change Digital Connection in Latin America

Sep 26, 2024

WiFi 7: The Experience that will Change Digital Connection in Latin America

By the end of 2024, over 233 million devices worldwide are expected to be connected on WiFi 7; this figure will hit nearly 2.1 billion by 2028.

This era is known for the high digitalization and interconnection levels that globalization requires by means of tools such as the internet. Wireless connection technology or WiFi is the most evolved breakthrough since the internet democratizations, as it allows electronic devices to fluidly connect to a network using radio frequencies.

For Alejandro Girardotti, Senior Director of Products, Innovation and Strategic Alliances at Cirion Technologies, WiFi 7 will be a key technology in the future: “This generation of WiFi entails an opportunity to promote greater connectivity within organizations. The adoption of innovative technological tools will enable improved security and the ability to accurately detect and prevent digital threats.”

Some of the actions that people and companies can deploy to enhance their security include antivirus purchase, training, software acquisition, and updated operating systems. Additionally, technology companies are innovating in new solutions to strengthen defense systems on a daily basis.

WiFi 7 is emerging as one of the greatest wireless connectivity breakthroughs. This new standard promises faster and more secure connections, turning it into a key tool both for people and companies, which rely on the Internet on their day-to-day.

One giant leap for connectivity

One of the main advantages of WiFi 7 is its ability to significantly boost connection speed, enabling faster downloads and a smoother browsing experience. This is particularly useful in environments where multiple devices are simultaneously connected, such as households with several members working or studying, or companies with network congestion.

“The arrival of WiFi is the window to ultra-fast and seamless speeds. Different industry sectors such as education and healthcare, among others, will benefit from its full potential and make use of emerging technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence,” stated Girardotti.

This new WiFi allows several people to connect to the same network without dropping speed or stability, thus solving one of the major issues of former technologies. In a world where telework and video conferences are part of our daily life, WiFi 7 ensures that connections will neither drop nor be affected by overloads.

In addition, this new generation of wireless connection reinforces cybersecurity, something of the essence, nowadays. With digital threats on the rise, this technology brings in further improvements to protect personal and business data, reducing the risk of attacks and unauthorized information access. This is especially relevant in sectors such as banking, e-commerce or healthcare, where sensitive data are constantly managed.

This technology was first distributed in the United States -at the beginning of 2024-, and it is expected to reach Latin America in the coming years. The Wi-Fi Alliance -organization in charge of setting the standards for the development of this technology- estimates that more than 233 million devices will be connected on Wi-Fi 7 globally, this year. This number will increase to nearly 2.1 billion by 2028.

Benefits of WiFi 7 in Latin America

The impact of this wireless connectivity generation in Latin America will be remarkable. For businesses, particularly SMEs, this new technology will facilitate the implementation of safer and more efficient solutions for their daily operations, thus increasing their competitiveness, since they will have access to cloud tools, video conferencing and other applications without fear of failures or security breaches.

In the educational field, WiFi 7 could significantly improve access to online education, which has grown exponentially in the country. Schools and universities, especially in large cities, will benefit from a more robust and secure connection, facilitating interaction between students and teachers.

On the other hand, this impact will not be limited to big cities. This solution could be a great partner to reduce the digital divide in rural areas of the country, enabling quality internet access for more people. In regions where internet connection is still deficient, this technology could transform how we access to services such as telemedicine or e-commerce, boosting economic and social development.

In turn, WiFi 7 will also further the entertainment sector, with greater capacity to stream high definition content and play online games without delays. This will not only improve current users’ experience, but it will drive new digital applications and services as well, which will rely on high-speed connectivity.

“We are committed to moving towards greater digitalization in Latin America. We are confident that with a robust digital infrastructure the advantages of Wi-Fi 7 will be at arm’s length bringing benefits to both large organizations and end-users,” said Girardotti.

About Cirion:

Cirion is a leading pan-regional digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. 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. The Company 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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Cirion Recognized for Distinguished Leadership in Latin America

Sep 17, 2024

Cirion Recognized for Distinguished Leadership in Latin America

Frost & Sullivan awarded Cirion with the 2024 Latin American Enterprise Services Company of the Year Award

MIAMI, FL, September, 17, 2024 – Frost & Sullivan awarded Cirion Technologies its prestigious Latin American Company of the Year Award for Enterprise Services for its outstanding leadership and innovation. The award recognizes Cirion´s strong overall performance, which continues to set the standard for industry excellence and led to its robust presence in over 20 Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.

Cirion’s commitment to customer satisfaction, innovation, and best practices has positioned it as a top enterprise services provider, serving over 5,500 LATAM-based and multinational customers. In recognition of its continuous evolution, Frost & Sullivan also applauded Cirion’s ongoing innovation and enduring leadership in 2022 and 2023.

“Cirion’s extensive solution portfolio and capacity to launch technology-integrated products that meet and exceed customers’ needs are truly commendable,” said Ignacio Perrone, research director for Frost & Sullivan. “Its ability to adapt to evolving market demands and deliver exceptional service is what sets it apart in the LATAM market.”

Cloud applications and security have become very important in today’s digital landscape. According to Cirion’s research, over 90% of information technology professionals agree that cloud apps perform better with fiber connections, and 70.7% of executives consider security when implementing edge storage solutions. To address these needs, Cirion has developed a strong product portfolio that includes data centers, unified communications, security, and telecommunication services.

Latin American enterprises face significant challenges adapting to market demands, making digital transformation imperative for their success. With over 30 years of experience and a robust solution portfolio, Cirion stands out as a preferred provider. Its extensive footprint and unique capabilities enable customers to stay ahead of competitors, ensuring successful business outcomes. The company operates 18 regional data centers with neutrality as a core principle, allowing customers to connect with any network, service, and interconnected data center. Cirion excels with its customer-centric approach and continues to innovate to deliver the best for its customers. Thus, it has secured strategic partnerships with top providers such as Tata Communications and Qwilt.

“Receiving this award from Frost & Sullivan is a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work,” said Emilio Madero, marketing executive vice president for Cirion Technologies. “We are committed to helping our customers navigate their digital transformation journeys with innovative solutions and exceptional service.”

Cirion maintains long-standing customer relationships due to its neutrality, flexibility, high-quality services, and continuous innovation. Frost & Sullivan finds it to be no coincidence that the most prominent players in LATAM’s dominating industries—such as natural resources, financial services, media, entertainment, gaming, health, manufacturing, logistics, higher education, public sector, technology, wholesale, and retail—count Cirion at the core of their operations.

Cirion’s extensive presence in LATAM enables the company to address specific local needs and provide comprehensive services through a robust regional platform. The company’s neutral carrier status allows clients to connect with any network, service, and interconnected data center, offering flexibility and multiple options when choosing the best solutions.

Frost & Sullivan commends Cirion’s strategy, which positions the company as a trusted leader in the LATAM enterprise services market.

This recognition reaffirms Cirion’s commitment to driving digital transformation and delivering unparalleled service across LATAM.

About the Award:

Frost & Sullivan is an international consulting company dedicated to helping clients accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in innovation and leadership.
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development.
Frost & Sullivan industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices.

Award Write Up:

https://www.frost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cirion-Award-Write-Up.pdf

About Cirion:

Cirion is a leading pan-regional digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. 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. The Company 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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