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

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Cirion Enhances Customer Security with new Cloud DDoS Protection Service

Sep 9, 2024

Cirion Enhances Customer Security with new Cloud DDoS Protection Service

Cirion Technologies Partners with Radware to Strengthen Cloud Security Services throughout Latin America

MIAMI, FL, Sept. 09, 2024 – Cirion Technologies, a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider in Latin America, today announced it has entered into a managed security service provider (MSSP) agreement with Radware, a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. This strategic partnership enables Cirion to offer Radware’s industry-leading Cloud DDoS Protection Service to its customers across the region.

Key Benefits for Cirion’s Customers:

Advanced Network Protection: Cirion’s commitment to innovation and anticipation drives its focus on delivering enhanced security services. By leveraging Radware’s Cloud DDoS Protection Service, Cirion ensures automatic protection, faster mitigation, and improved accuracy for its customers.
Customized MSSP Model: Radware’s unique and customized MSSP model allows Cirion to swiftly enter the market while meeting the diverse DDoS protection needs of small businesses, enterprises, and downstream internet service providers.
Integrated Solution: Cirion also offers Radware’s Cloud Application Protection Services, which include web application firewall, bot management, and API and client-side protection. Customers can manage these services seamlessly through a single pane of glass, helping to reduce operational costs and prevent zero-day attacks.

Alejandro Girardotti, Senior Director of Products, Innovation and Strategic Alliances at

Cirion Technologies, emphasizes the excellence in service and support that Radware provides. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, organizations increasingly rely on hosted security services to safeguard their networks and applications.

Radware’s AI-powered Cloud DDoS Protection Service surgically blocks malicious attacks without disrupting legitimate traffic. It adapts defenses based on specific attackers, maintaining network availability, even during layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

Today, Cirion stands out as one of the few Pan Latin American networks, spanning 20 countries and serving over 5,500 customers with a wide range of capacity, colocation and security services across Latin America. Additionally, the company operates 18 owned carrier-neutral data centers throughout the region and maintains over 95 direct connections to carriers and service providers.

“We look forward to an expanded relationship with Cirion, helping them open new revenue streams while delivering state-of-the-art Cloud DDoS Protection for organizations across Latin America,” said Arie Simchis, Radware’s regional director in Latin America. “As cyberattacks increase in sophistication and grow exponentially in number, more organizations are opting for hosted security services and entrusting leading providers like Cirion with protecting their networks and applications.”

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 over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud 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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Cirion enters the Global Ethernet Provider LEADERBOARD 2023

Jul 10, 2024

Cirion enters the Global Ethernet Provider LEADERBOARD 2023

Cirion advanced from the Challenge Tier and ranks #7 on the Global Ethernet LEADERBOARD

MIAMI, FL, July, 10, 2024 – Vertical Systems Group recently announced that seven companies achieved a rank on the year-end 2023 Global Provider Ethernet LEADERBOARD, among which Cirion Technologies, who ranked in position #7.

Vertical Systems Group’s LEADERBOARDs are the industry’s foremost benchmarks for measuring market leadership for Carrier Ethernet Services, Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services, Wavelength Services and Business Fiber Lit Buildings.

Ranking among the mayor Global Ethernet Service Providers is a major recognition for Cirion for we are focused in investing in a 100-gigabit metro network across the region, that equips our next-generation architecture with swifter Ethernet speeds.

Cirion has been investing in a high bandwidth Ethernet architecture to enhance experiences on its platform and deliver updated Ethernet services to more than 14 major Latin American cities and Miami (US).

The company today has access to speeds of 30 Gbps for Ethernet services in the following cities: Miami (US), Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Bogotá (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Mexico DF, Monterrey and Tijuana (Mexico) and Quito (Ecuador), among others.

“Our customers want and need faster, more accessible bandwidth to support technologies such as AI, Internet of Things, augmented reality, voice and video apps”, said Alejandro Girardotti, Senior Director of Products, Innovation and Strategic Alliances at Cirion Technologies. “Cirion’s network investments will enable our Platform to deliver the apps and data businesses need.”

Vertical Systems Group industry benchmark for multinational Ethernet network market presence ranks companies that hold a 4% or higher share of billable retail ports at sites outside of their respective home countries.

“The geographic expansion of the Global Ethernet market continued in 2023, while several domestic markets flattened,” said Rick Malone, Principal of Vertical Systems Group. “Cirion ascended from the Challenge Tier to rank #7 in our Global Provider segment following key acquisition of Lumen´s LATAM assets in 2022”.

Highlights

Cirion moves into the #7 and final position on the Global Provider Ethernet LEADERBOARD, advancing from the Challenge Tier. The company acquired Lumen’s LATAM assets in 2022.
The market for global Ethernet ports expanded as enterprises continue to add sites to their existing networks.
The latest research shows low net new growth for Global Provider Ethernet ports in 2023, offset by customer upgrades to gigabit speed Ethernet services to support cloud connectivity, AI workloads, plus other higher bandwidth applications.
DIA additions outpaced other Ethernet services, as enterprises transition to hybrid SD-WAN architectures worldwide.
Cirion´s Ethernet solutions safely connect Data Centers, clouds, premises, VPNs and LANs with dynamic flexibility and dedicated connections performed on our scalable network.

Read original Vertical Systems Group press release here: https://www.verticalsystems.com/2023/03/06/ye2022-global-ethernet-leaderboard/

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 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 presents DC Connect, the Solution for Data Center Connectivity

Jul 1, 2024

Cirion presents DC Connect, the Solution for Data Center Connectivity

With more than 160 interconnected data centers, Cirion is positioned as a leader in instant connectivity between data centers in key cities in the Americas

MIAMI, FL, July 01, 2024 – Cirion Technologies, a provider of digital infrastructure and technology, announces the launch of its new DC Connect service, an innovative solution designed to facilitate connectivity between multiple data centers.

DC Connect is a comprehensive platform that enables the secure and efficient transfer of data between geographically dispersed sites. This solution is critical for businesses and organizations that operate in multiple locations and need a reliable connection to ensure business continuity and synchronization of their data.

Cirion’s DC Connect Features:

Wide Coverage: With more than 160 interconnected data centers in more than 60 cities, Cirion provides the greatest connectivity to key data centers in Latin America, including the NAP of the Americas in Miami.
Proprietary Fiber: Connectivity is based on proprietary fiber, previously deployed and operated by Cirion, ensuring a high level of reliability and security.
Quick Activation: DC Connect offers rapid activation of the service throughout our coverage area, allowing for agile and efficient implementation.
Variety of Services: Customers can access Ethernet, Wavelengths and Dark Fiber solutions (based on availability), tailored to their specific needs.
Flexibility: DC Connect transport platform is flexible and adapts to changing market demands, enabling efficient scalability.
Private and Dedicated Connectivity: The fiber used is highly reliable, private and dedicated, ensuring the security of the transferred data.
Access to Public and Private Clouds: DC Connect provides access to all major Public and Private Clouds, making it easy to integrate with cloud platforms.
DC-to-Cloud: Customers can also implement a DC-to-Cloud solution, including direct connection to cloud platforms such as AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, Oracle Fast Connect, or IBM Direct Link.

Key Benefits of DC Connect:

Secure connectivity: DC Connect offers secure connectivity options, using advanced protocols to protect the integrity of the information transferred.
Redundancy: The solution is designed with redundancy to ensure continuous data availability, even in failure situations.
Resource Optimization: DC Connect maximizes efficiency by enabling data transfer between data centers quickly and reliably.

In summary, DC Connect is the largest regional interconnection system and represents an innovative strategy to leverage regional data centers, minimizing operational costs and maximizing the efficient use of enterprise resources. By offering a comprehensive and reliable solution, Cirion is positioned as a leader in connectivity between data centers.

To learn more about DC Connect and how this solution can benefit your organization, visit our website: https://www.ciriontechnologies.com/en-us/data-centers/dc-connect/

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 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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Data Centers: their role caring for the environment in the region

Jun 24, 2024

Data Centers: their role caring for the environment in the region

Cirion replaced 38% of its energy consumption with renewable energy, a key milestone for the region.

Buenos Aires, June 24, 2024 – Data centers are key to driving and facilitating new technologies development and evolution. Between 1 and 1.5% percent of global electricity demand comes from data centers, according to statistics from the International Energy Agency. And projections show that energy consumption from cryptocurrencies could increase 40% by 2026, while that of AI could grow by 10-fold.

With the increasing environmental awareness and need to reduce carbon emissions, companies are looking for ways to make their operations more sustainable, including their data centers management. In this line, it is estimated that demand for sustainable data centers will grow more than 14% until 2032, according to Persistence Market Research consulting.

The connection between data centers and clean energy production is not a project but a reality: Cirion recently replaced 38% of its energy consumption with renewable energy, a key milestone for the region.

“Highlighting the progress and sustainability of technology in the region is a priority for Cirion. Today, the data center market is experiencing remarkable growth and increasing demand. Given this situation, the company is in the process of building new data centers in Peru (LIM2) and Chile (SAN2), with a 20 MW capacity each. These centers were designed following international standards, with emphasis on energy efficiency,” said Gabriel del Campo, VP of Data Centers at Cirion Technologies.

The company, with more than 90,500 km of fiber networks, is one of the few Pan-Latin American networks with presence in more than 20 countries, global reach and one of the few submarine networks providers. In addition, it operates one of the most interconnected carrier-neutral data center platforms in Latin America, with 18 own data centers, supported by different levels of physical and digital security and with the redundancy levels that companies require.

Cirion’s sustainability program focuses on seven key areas:

Environmental compliance and management: our EHS team evaluates and reviews our operations and waste management vendors. Regular environmental legislative reviews of our activities are performed across our operating markets to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Energy and emissions: to reduce our carbon footprint we are identifying and implementing efficiency initiatives and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction.
Waste: We divert millions of kilos of electronic and communications equipment from landfills every year. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) operating companies gather this kind of waste for their treatment, either for security landfill of those with hazardous components or for recycling, both in the country and overseas.
Vendors’ environmental assessment: Our suppliers must be committed to implementing environmentally preferable and energy-efficient services and must collaborate with their own suppliers to assess and address environmental and sustainability issues within their supply chains.
Climate preparedness: we adopt a comprehensive business continuity program focused on prevention, collaboration, communication, response, and recovery to resolve disruptive events that may impact our operations quickly.
Occupational health and safety: our company conducts regular risk assessments and monitors health and safety regulation amendments to ensure our operations remain compliant.

Cirion’s first Sustainability Report as a standalone company includes more information about our environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives, as well as their sustainable practices and progress thereof.

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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