Cirion Data Centers Partners with Megaport to Expand Digital Ecosystem in Brazil
New integration unlocks access to 280+cloud on-ramps, 30+ internet exchanges and 410+ service providers, enabling faster, scalable connectivity across Brazil
MIAMI, FL, May 06, 2025 – Cirion Technologies today announced a strategic partnership with Megaport, a global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), to further expand its digital ecosystem in Brazil. Through this partnership, Cirion’s data centers in São Paulo (SAO1) and Rio de Janeiro (RIO1) will offer customers direct access to Megaport’s industry-leading connectivity platform, providing instant network access to more than 280 cloud on-ramps and 410+ service providers, 30+ internet exchanges globally.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, businesses demand flexible, secure, and high-performance network solutions to support their growth and innovation. By incorporating Megaport into its infrastructure, Cirion is enabling enterprises to build more agile hybrid and multi-cloud environments—without the complexity of traditional connectivity setups.
“Partnering with Megaport marks a significant step in strengthening our digital ecosystem,” said Nelson Fonseca, President of Cirion’s Data Center business unit. “This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering agile, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity solutions to our customers. By combining Cirion’s presence across Latin America with Megaport’s global reach, we’re enabling businesses to access a broader range of cloud and network services with greater speed and simplicity”.
Access to Megaport’s Network-as-a-Service platform from Cirion’s data centers provides customers with instant private, low-latency connections to leading cloud and GPU providers across the globe. This rapid, on-demand access is purpose-built for today’s data-intensive workloads, including AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics. Delivered through an intuitive self-service portal or API, the solution gives enterprises the speed, flexibility, and automation they need to scale efficiently in a cloud-first world.
“This partnership with Cirion is a key milestone in expanding Megaport’s footprint in Brazil and across Latin America,” said Michael Reid, CEO of Megaport. “By bringing our platform into Cirion’s Data Centers, enterprises can now connect to the world’s leading cloud providers and our purpose built AI-exchange, a connected ecosystem of GPUaaS providers. As AI, machine learning, and other next-gen technologies reshape how businesses operate, this partnership ensures that companies have the network infrastructure to innovate, move fast, and scale without limits.”
With over 25 years of experience and presence in seven countries across the region, Cirion Technologies continues to empower hyperscalers, service providers, and enterprises through a robust portfolio of services and carrier-neutral interconnection solutions.
About Megaport
Megaport is changing how businesses connect their infrastructure, with one smart and simple platform to manage every connection. Build secure, scalable, and agile networks in just a few clicks, accessing global endpoints and creating private paths in minutes. Trusted by the world’s leading companies, Megaport partners with global service providers, DC operators, systems integrators, and managed services companies, and operates in 930+ enabled locations worldwide. Megaport is ISO/IEC 27001 certified. Join the network revolution at megaport.com.
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
Cirion introduces Landing Party Services in Latin America
MIAMI, May 5, 2025 – Cirion Technologies, a leading provider of digital infrastructure in Latin America, is excited to announce the launch of its new Landing Party Services, now available in 15 carrier-neutral Cable Landing Stations (CLS) across Latin America.
Cirion’s Landing Party Services are designed to ensure seamless and efficient deployment and operation of submarine cable systems. From the beach manhole to the cable landing station (CLS) and beyond. Cirion offers a full suite of services and infrastructure to support connectivity needs. This includes secure facilities, dedicated equipment spaces, robust power solutions, existing and new beach manholes, high-capacity fiber optic backhaul connections, network management, advanced provisioning and capacity management, skilled remote hands services, and round-the-clock access.
Landing Party Services provide dynamic and scalable infrastructure, paired with high-performance carrier-neutral connectivity and access to third-party regional Data Centers. With exceptional infrastructure and high-availability CLS, Cirion ensures that its customers can navigate the changing digital ecosystem with confidence.
Key Characteristics:
Dedicated, secure, and customizable spaces for customers’ equipment.
Operation of power feed equipment and transmission equipment for submarine fiber and terrestrial fiber.
Customed built AC and DC power solutions including PDUs, UPS, and backup generators.
Beach manholes designed to accommodate necessary equipment and ducts, as well as customed fronthaul routes.
Advanced services ensuring optimal performance and efficient use of capacity.
Skilled technicians for maintenance and support of both submarine and terrestrial equipment.
Round-the-clock access to specialized technicians.
Diverse fiber optic backhaul routes and high-capacity connections for reliable connectivity.
This comprehensive suite of turnkey solutions is designed to facilitate the seamless landing of new cable systems in the region, offering customers the opportunity to leverage Cirion’s extensive experience and proven success in operating fiber networks and mission-critical equipment. The carrier-neutral approach of Cirion’s Landing Party Services ensures that customers have the flexibility to connect with multiple providers, enhancing their connectivity options and optimizing network performance.
Cirion’s Landing Party Services represent a significant advancement in the deployment and operation of submarine cable systems in Latin America. With a focus on security, diversity, efficiency, and performance, Cirion continues to lead the industry in providing innovative solutions for global connectivity.
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
Cirion Technologies Announces Santiago Londoño as President of Connectivity Business Unit
MIAMI, April 24, 2025 – Cirion Technologies, a leading provider of digital infrastructure and technology in Latin America, today announced the appointment of Santiago Londoño as President of its Connectivity business, effective immediately.
Santiago’s appointment underscores Cirion’s commitment to enhancing its connectivity solutions and driving growth in the region.
Santiago brings more than 25 years of international experience in the telecommunications, technology, IT, and professional services sectors. He has held executive positions at renowned companies such as Millicom, Liberty Latin America, Despegar.com, and McKinsey & Company, where he led large-scale transformations and achieved sustained growth across Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
In his new role, Santiago will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic business plans aligned with Cirion’s vision and objectives. He will oversee Sales, Operations, Products, and Customer Success, with the goal of creating a high-performance, collaborative, and innovative culture. Santiago’s leadership will focus on driving revenue growth, profitability, and efficient capital allocation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Santiago to Cirion Technologies. His extensive experience and proven track record in the industry make him the ideal leader to drive our Connectivity business unit forward,” said Facundo Castro, CEO of Cirion Technologies. “Santiago’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our connectivity solutions and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
Santiago succeeds Leonardo Barbero, who has left Cirion after 33 years of exemplary service to pursue personal projects. Leonardo’s leadership was crucial to the company’s growth and evolution. His commitment and vision inspired many, and his contributions positively impacted the company’s culture and everyone he worked with.
“I am honored to join Cirion Technologies at this exciting time in the company´s history. I look forward to leading the Connectivity business unit and working with the talented team to drive impactful transformation and growth. Together, we will continue to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of Cirion’s customers,” said Santiago Londoño.
Cirion Technologies is backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. Stonepeak’s global portfolio includes extensive investments in critical digital infrastructure, positioning Cirion as a key player in the Latin American market.
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, 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
Cirion Technologies selects Windstream Wholesale to provide core backbone connectivity in the US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and MIAMI, Fl. – March 18, 2025 — Windstream Wholesale, a leader in advanced network solutions, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Cirion Technologies, providing domestic wavelength services from the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station (CLS) to their core US network nodes. This partnership underscores the robust demand for Windstream’s Intelligent Converged Optical Network (ICON) which offers state-of-the-art connectivity and marks a significant advancement in global network capabilities.
Cirion Technologies provides high-performance and reliable connectivity solutions to more than 5,500 customers, including both Latin American-based and multinational companies. Their comprehensive suite of services, which includes colocation, cloud infrastructure, and both terrestrial and subsea fiber network services.
This collaboration with Cirion Technologies is a vital component of Windstream Wholesale’s Beach Route initiative, which focuses on delivering adaptable lit and dark fiber solutions via diverse connectivity to subsea cables along the East Coast. This strategic route allows international clients to leverage innovative U.S. gateway options, providing flexibility for global network connectivity.
Windstream Wholesale is poised to meet increasing demand for high-capacity lit connections to subsea cables, such as:
Anjana: A 7,121 km fiber-optic cable linking Myrtle Beach to Santander, Spain.
Firmina: A cable connecting Myrtle Beach with countries in South America.
Nuvem: A connection from Myrtle Beach to Bermuda and Portugal.
As an anchor customer, Cirion Technologies is enhancing its network capabilities by securing connectivity from Myrtle Beach to their landing station in Hollywood, Florida. This alliance underscores the strong demand for Windstream’s innovative connectivity solutions and highlights Cirion’s commitment to better serve its broad customer base.
“This strategic partnership with Cirion Technologies illustrates our commitment to providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions that empower our customers with unparalleled options,” said Joe Scattareggia, President of Windstream Wholesale. “We are thrilled to provide over six terabits of initial capacity to Cirion and look forward to supporting their network expansion goals with our robust infrastructure.”
“The activation of services at the Myrtle Beach CLS represents a significant milestone in our collaboration with Windstream Wholesale,” said Federico La Volpe, Sr. Director – Network Architecture and Development at Cirion Technologies. “These linkages from our US locations to the Myrtle Beach site will enhance our network capabilities and support our mission to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”
Windstream Wholesale continues to lead the way and build momentum in the marketplace, so stay tuned for future announcements.
Windstream Wholesale is an innovative optical technology leader that delivers fast, flexible, and customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers, and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream Wholesale is one of three brands managed by Windstream. The company’s quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a full suite of advanced communications services. Windstream also offers fiber-based broadband to residential and small business customers in 18 states as well as managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises and government entities across the U.S. Windstream is a privately held company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Additional information about Windstream Wholesale is available at windstreamwholesale.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Windstream and LinkedIn at @Windstream.
Cirion is a leading 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
Cirion Prepares Network for Surging Cloud and AI Demands with Ciena’s WaveLogic 6
Set to be first operator to offer 1.6 Tb/s speeds and significant capacity increase across Latin America
HANOVER, Md. – February 19, 2025 –Cirion Technologies, a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, is planning to deploy a suite of Ciena solutions, including WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) – the industry’s first 1.6 Tb/s coherent optical technology. This upgrade will boost Cirion’s network capacity across its expansive terrestrial and submarine networks and includes what is expected to be the first 1.6 Tb/s single carrier wavelength deployments in Latin America.
With over 160 interconnected data centers in more than 60 cities across Latin America, Cirion will leverage Ciena’s WL6e to link key data centers throughout the region, enabling high-capacity, low-latency connectivity that is essential for customers to utilize bandwidth-intensive applications, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and streaming services.
“Ciena is at the forefront of optical innovation, consistently advancing its technology to meet our business requirements. Following our successful deployment of WaveLogic 5, it has become evident that further upgrading our network with WaveLogic 6 is a critical next step,” said Alejandro Girardotti, Senior Director, Product, Innovation and Strategic Alliances, Cirion Technologies. “Ciena’s solutions will enable us to cater to our customers’ evolving needs effectively and adapt seamlessly to the rapid adoption of cloud, AI demands, and other emerging technologies, while maximizing network efficiency and sustainability.”
Cirion recently announced plans to upgrade the SAC East submarine cable, which connects St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to Brazil, delivering a significant increase in channel speed up to 1.2 Tb/s with WL6e. Additionally, Cirion will light its new SAC-2 submarine route, part of the state-of-the-art Firmina subsea system, spanning 14,517km across multiple segments to connect the United States, Brazil, and Argentina. This deployment will utilize Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme submarine network solution with the 6500 optical platform and RLS Submarine Line Terminating Equipment (SLTE).The 6500 will be powered by WL6e, enabling 800Gb/s and 1.2 Tb/s connectivity across 10,975km and 2,500km segments of this cable, respectively. For terrestrial segments, WL6e will enable Cirion to deploy 1.6 Tb/s wavelengths across its metro DCI and backhaul networks.
“Cirion is an established leader throughout Latin America, driving innovation and delivering reliable connectivity solutions to its customers,” said Gustavo Castello, Director of Strategic International Accounts, Ciena. “With Ciena’s coherent optical technology, Cirion is strengthening its ability to drive greater network efficiencies and supporting its commitment to deploying greener, more scalable infrastructures, and paving the way for a more sustainable digital future.”
Cirion will also deploy Ciena’s coherent aggregation routers 8110, 8112, and 8114 to offer advanced routing capabilities and high-speed flexible aggregation. Additionally, Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite will provide comprehensive network management and control capabilities, including Liquid Spectrum analytics, to efficiently monitor, configure and optimize its multi-layer network for enhanced performance and reliability.
About Ciena
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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
