Changing the way we watch TV thanks to high-performance internet and a friendly live streaming

Dec 18, 2023

Zapping.com e Cirion:

Changing the way we watch TV thanks to high-performance internet and a friendly live streaming

Chilean company Zapping.com adopted Cirion Technologies’ technology and services to reach thousands of users in Latin America through its live streaming platform, with almost zero latency and a nimble and intuitive experience.

Today’s live streaming television takes us to new places we can enjoy traditional sports during the week or watch long-awaited movies in the comfort of our homes. It allows us to explore the world in real time and access a large number of content creators and experiences, wherever we are, with just a click or slide of a finger on our smartphones. However, this live and instant “magic” requires a critical engine: a high-quality, internet backbone service.

For Zapping.com this was no simple task, since video is what generates the largest amount of internet traffic in the world. Between 60% and 70% of global internet traffic is caused by video traffic, which consumes the most bandwidth. Therefore, deploying a live video platform without affecting the different internet providers or internet backbone routes, is not easy.

We felt the need to seek an internet provider that would allow our platform to be as close as possible to people, since the less hops the user needs while connecting to our platform, the better it is for communications and the lower the probability of encountering saturated internet backbones”, explains Ignacio Opazo, CTO and Co-founder of Zapping.com. We view Cirion as a solid company we can trust and work with, obtaining the necessary bandwidth and the best quality possible in the market. From the beginning of the project, we’ve always had a very fluid relationship with Cirion,” adds Opazo.

Zapping.com began its relationship with Cirion in 2019, in Chile, where we provided the streaming company with what they needed: a 100Gb internet backbone, Housing and Cross Connect (end-to-end cable links). In practice, Ignazio Opazo explains, there are even more Gbs, “because we have these 100 Gb with each one of our customers, that is, around 500Gb distributed. Furthermore, we’re connected to the international backbone to give us a quick exit to Brazil and Peru, with minimum latency”.

“We also needed a partner who would help us grow in Latin America, and Cirion has been leading the region for more than 30 years. To us, it’s easier to operate in several countries, like Brazil, Peru, and soon in Colombia, without having to search for new internet providers in each country”, added the CTO.

It’s worth remembering that live streaming generates enormous internet traffic, differently from traditional on-demand streaming, like Netflix and other plataforms. Furthermore, Zapping.com has their own live streaming channels, where they offer a second by second service and can’t have any latency. Having a premium internet service becomes essential for the service, especially if we consider that only in Chile the service already has more than 100 thousand subscribers.

“Thanks to Cirion’s regional presence and experience, with our extensive fiber network, cutting-edge technology, and background offering high-capacity, high-availability connectivity solutions, Zapping can reach new Latin American markets without the complexity of having to look for other providers”, explains David Iacobucci, from Cirion Chile.

Zapping.com’s expansion in Latin America didn’t take long to happen.

Zapping.com is present in Chile, Brazil, Peru, and soon in Colombia, and plans to expand to other countries in Latin America. Thanks to Cirion’s solid presence in these countries, when arriving in new markets, we only need to assemble and replicate the previously designed architecture. Entering new countries with Cirion is very simple”, underscored Opazo.

“Our customers received this really well, since content is deployed instantly and in any device. Thanks to Cirion’s technology, we can deliver a high-quality service with no latency”, concluded Zapping’s CTO.

About Cirion

Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of fiber networks, connectivity, colocation, cloud infrastructure, and communications and collaboration solutions with the purpose of furthering Latin Americas 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 portfolio of 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 publishes its first Sustainability (ESG) Report: Inspiring a Sustainable Future

Dec 14, 2023

Cirion publishes its first Sustainability (ESG) Report: Inspiring a Sustainable Future

Cirion reinforces its commitment to sustainable growth and to the creation of a positive impact in its Latin America communities

MIAMI, FL, December, 14, 2023 Cirion Technologies today released its first Sustainability Report, as a recently established standalone company, which highlights the company’s ESG goals, sustainable practices and its progress and commitment in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) landscapes.

Read the full report here

This first Sustainability Report follows the most recognized international standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

Through our long corporate history, we have learned that an appropriate ESG strategy not only involves reducing socio-environmental impact, but also involves 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.

Cirion’s ESG commitments include:

Inspiring Sustainable development: We are committed to sustainable growth and to the creation of a positive impact in our communities by aligning our purpose with our Sustainable business objectives.
Inspiring Security: Cybersecurity is key for our economy, environment and human rights. We guarantee data protection and integrity of our services.
Inspiring Transparency: We are committed to transparency and ethics across our operations. We firmly believe that doing the right thing and acting with integrity are essential to our long-term success.
Inspiring Diversity: We value and celebrate all types of diversity. Our goal is creating an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone is able to thrive and reach their maximum potential.
Inspiring Environmental Value: Our company innovates passionately, but also mindfully. We are committed to providing technological solutions, respecting and protecting the environment.
Inspiring Community: Helping the community is a significant part of our corporate mission, and we are committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

We understand that sustainability is a concern shared with customers, employees, partners, and investors. Therefore, wed like to underscore how these initiatives not only strengthen our values, but also have a positive impact on our business relationships and the world we share.

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 SASE: always-protected network services

Nov 7, 2023

Data management and security

Cirion presents SASE: always-protected network services

Solution offers architecture combining integral SD-WAN features with the latest advances in cloud security simplifying operations, increasing productivity, and providing greater visibility of security landscape.

MIAMI, FL, November 7, 2023 One of the main challenges for CISOs and executives responsible for organizations security is to ensure secure network services from any location where users can connect. This is a growing need as companies increasingly adopt SD-WAN to optimize their network performance and new threats emerge beyond the established security perimeter.

With this in mind, Cirion presents its SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution, which combines the security and connectivity of WAN, LAN, and Cloud networks and remote access, in a single solution. It provides a secure and scalable infrastructure for accessing cloud applications and services, allowing organizations to efficiently secure and optimize network traffic.

Among other benefits, Cirion SASE delivers performance and scalability to optimize critical applications. With Secure SD-WAN as an integral part of the solution, it adds on the benefits of zero-trust remote access (ZTNA) to offer granular access policies tailored to the user, device, location, and role. It also adds LAN protection and management, both wired and wireless. Additional strengths include flexibility and visibility; connectivity and security can be managed from a single management platform, increasing productivity and providing a better overview of the networks design.

In a staggering context where cyber threats become increasingly complex and are multiplied in volume almost daily this tool is essential to stay ahead of the game: continuous updates are provided automatically and controlled centrally.

The components on which SASE is built upon

Cirion SASE integrates various networking, data management, and security products so that companies can continue to lead in a dynamic and competitive world while minimizing their risks. Its components include:

Secure SD-WAN. The foundation on which Cirion SASE is built upon — network management for a hyper-distributed era in which remote work, edge, and ubiquitous access are imperatives. It provides link optimization, intelligent routing, traffic control, VPN capabilities, and application control.
Managed Secure SD-LAN and NAC. Comprehensive solution that offers secure LAN and WiFi network access from multiple devices. It provides visibility, control, and analysis of devices, minimizing the attack surface.
Cloud Security. Comprehensive protection of cloud environments, as if in-premises.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Centered on “zero trust” so users can access their applications in a seamless and secure manner, it also considers the location of their devices.

The acceleration of digital transformation, the cloud, and the edge took devices, data, and applications far beyond the perimeter of the organization, implying new risks and threats that require the adoption of new strategies, noted Alejandro Girardotti, Senior Director of Product, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Cirion. With SASE, our aim is to integrate security and connectivity in a single solution, to minimize the surface of attacks and offer end-to-end protection.