Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Cirion with the 2023 Company of the Year Award in the Latin American Telecommunication Data Center Services Industry
MIAMI, FL, December, 21, 2023 Frost & Sullivan awarded Cirion Technologies with the 2023 Best Practices Company of the Year Award in the Latin American telecommunication data center servicesindustry. This award recognizes Cirions consistent growth strategy based on a visionary understanding of the future and for effectively addressing new challenges and opportunities.
The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies and its resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration.
Making Strategic Decisions with a Far-reaching Impact
Frost & Sullivans research identifies that environmental sustainability is a top priority for governments, businesses, and data center service providers. The increasing regulatory focus on sustainability and greater customer awareness requires sustainability to be a part of colocation service providers core value proposition. Thus, market participants focus on best-in-class data center design and management tools, creating energy-efficient facilities that utilize renewable resources to reduce carbon footprints.
Cirion implements cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs and carbon footprint, and facilitate renewable energy system integration.
Moreover, Cirion supports projects that create new sources of clean energy and propel programs in the areas where it operates, including renewable energy and renting solar systems that inject a portion of consumption back into the grid.
Cirion aims to increase renewable energy consumption from 38% to 50% in 2023 through power purchase agreements in different markets.
Cirions sustainable initiatives solidify its leadership position and testify to its dedication to building efficient data centers.
A Trusted Regional Leader
Leveraging a robust infrastructure and product portfolio, Cirion is a leading technology provider in the region. In LATAM, enterprises, carriers, hyperscalers, and all the interconnection ecosystems challenges revolve around digital transformation and improving customer experiences. With over 30 years of experience, Cirion addresses these challenges by facilitating businesses with the essential expertise and tools to thrive in LATAMs evolving environment, said Josefina Pavón, growth advisory consulting analyst for Frost & Sullivan.
Frost & Sullivan applauds Cirion for its leadership focus and best practices implementation, addressing unmet needs in LATAMs telecommunications data center services.
Cirion recently announced the construction of two new data centers of 20 MW each, one in Lima, Peru (LIM2), and the other in Santiago, Chile (SAN2). These will meet the needs of hyperscale cloud service providers, operators, content providers and businesses that need scalable infrastructure. It also expanded its data center complex in São Paulo (SAO1), Brazil, with a new 3,600m² building that increases its total capacity by more than 50%.
Cirion owns and operates a carrier-neutral data center hyperconnected platform that connects the main carriers in the region. This allows companies to connect to those they prefer to exchange or distribute content with, taking into account their reach and sustainable operations.
At Cirion we focus on innovation to provide better services to our customers. All our efforts are driven to these goals while implementing sustainable practices in all company projects, said Gabriel del Campo, Regional VP, Data Centers for Cirion Technologies. It is essential to always keep in mind that sustainability begins in design but is materialized in sustainable operation. In that sense, Cirions data centers implement technologies that reduce the impact of the carbon footprint, generating greater efficiency, minimizing operating costs, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy systems. We are very focused on the environmental, social, and governance axes.
This recognition by Frost & Sullivan validates our efforts to provide sustainable operations with sophisticated capabilities and reinforces Cirions ongoing leadership in the data center industry. Cirion is committed to helping Latin American businesses achieve their technological goals and continue on their digital transformation journeys, stated the executive.
Frost & Sullivan 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. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.
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
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
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.
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.
InspiringCommunity: 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
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.
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
Cirion Forum 2023 highlights trends for the future in Latin America and wraps up with a huge turnout
The summit, held by Cirion Technologies in seven Latin American countries, brought together companies, industry players, and Cirion executives to reflect on how emerging technologies are dominating corporations’ digital transformation agendas and their way of doing business
MIAMI, FL. 01 November, 2023 – The summit Cirion Forum 2023: “Inspiring the Future: Scalable Technologies”, held by the company in seven Latin American countries, came to a close with more than 2,260 attendees, more than 70 presentations, and participation of 26 international speakers and Cirion executives.
The business and telecommunications meetings took place in Chile, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, and Venezuela. After two virtual events, this years edition was live, bringing together a select group from each country to address four relevant topics of today: cloud, artificial intelligence, metaverse, and cybersecurity.
Through this forum, weve been leading the discussion about technology and business for the past fifteen years, commented Emilio Madero, EVP of Marketing at Cirion. However, this is the first time we’ve held this event under the Cirion brand, so it was important to understand and present how business perspectives have recently changed as a result of the emergence of new digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies, he added.
To promote progress in Latin America through technology, the forum highlighted concepts such as resilience, adaptability, innovation, and sustainable growth as key factors for business development in the future. Todays corporate ecosystem was also analyzed, as well as virtuality and the growth opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Edge Computing, digitalization, and cybersecurity.
Digital transformation represents not only updating processes, digitizing operations or following new technology trends, but also a real, short and long-term competitive advantage for companies, explained Madero, from Cirion Technologies.
Cirion Forum 2023 was supported by important sponsors such as Fortinet, Hitachi, Ciena, Infinera, Lenovo, Service Now, TD Synnex, Avaya, Aruba, Eaton, Intcomex, Adistec, and Dacas.
To review Cirion Forum 2023s discussions and panels in the regions different countries, visit our YouTube channel: Cirion Forum 2023.
In parallel in Brazil, Cirion toured the main states of the country with the series of Cirion Talks events, holding more than 20 exclusive relationship events with prospects and customers. The events have already taken place in the cities of Porto Alegre, Santa Catarina, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Brasília and Goiânia.
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
Cirion implements cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs and carbon footprint, and facilitate renewable energy system integration.
