StarHub, in partnership with NeutraDC, a division of Telkom Indonesia specializing in data centers, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement is set to improve their joint efforts on quantum-safe connectivity solutions, which incorporates quantum-resistant encryption, post-quantum cryptography, and secure network infrastructure for the next generation. The intention behind these efforts is to bolster the digital services ecosystem in the region.
As part of their strategy to enhance regional connectivity, StarHub plans to establish a point of presence (PoP) at NeutraDC’s SNG-3 location in Singapore. This entails the integration of StarHub’s Low-Latency Data Centre Connect solution within NeutraDC’s digital infrastructure network. The result of this would be the enablement of enterprises to enjoy low-latency interconnectivity between data centers, cloud platforms, and essential business applications.
This joint effort further bolsters Singapore’s role as a regional digital hub, providing enterprises with seamless, efficient, and secure access to data resources across Southeast Asia.
In the current digital economy, enterprises require a high-performance data exchange system between multiple data centers, cloud platforms, and applications. StarHub’s Low-Latency Data Centre Connect solution offers ultra-low-latency interconnect in Singapore, featuring a path with less than one millisecond to cable landing stations (CLS) for extensive regional reach.
With the rise in security threats, quantum security is progressively being adopted as a substitute for current encryption standards. The collaboration between StarHub and NeutraDC aims to encourage the broad adoption of quantum-encrypted connectivity.
Through the PoP at NeutraDC’s SNG-3, customers can benefit from direct CLS connectivity. This includes a fully comprehensive regional access route from data center to CLS to subsea cable, as well as software-defined networking (SDN) features like network slicing, multi-tenancy portals, and bandwidth-on-demand for dynamic scalability with data-intensive workloads. Additionally, quantum-safe encryption using post-quantum cryptography offers future-proof data protection, along with service orchestration that enables faster service provisioning and improved network agility.
Tan Kit Yong, Chief of Regional Enterprise at StarHub, said, “Enterprises are currently facing unprecedented data demands. They require infrastructure that can match their growth pace. By collaborating with NeutraDC, we aim to simplify the process for businesses to move, protect, and scale their data. This will help them gain real performance advantages and expedite their digital transformation across the region.”
NeutraDC Singapore’s CEO, Sendang Praptomo, expressed excitement about the collaboration with StarHub. He stated, “This strategic initiative strengthens NeutraDC’s strategy of providing seamless, secure, and cloud-ready connectivity to our regional Neutra Compute GPU clouds. Quantum-secure connectivity represents the new frontier of security, overcoming the limitations of current encryption standards. This will empower our customers to stay ahead of emerging threats and meet evolving business requirements.”
What is the aim of the MoU signed between StarHub and NeutraDC?
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to enhance collaboration on quantum-safe connectivity solutions, with a focus on quantum-resistant encryption, post-quantum cryptography, and next-generation secure network infrastructure.
How will the collaboration between StarHub and NeutraDC benefit enterprises?
The collaboration will provide enterprises with low-latency interconnectivity between data centers, cloud platforms, and critical business applications. This will effectively strengthen Singapore’s role as a regional digital hub and offer efficient and secure access to data resources across Southeast Asia.
What does the quantum-safe connectivity solution entail?
Quantum-safe connectivity includes quantum-resistant encryption, post-quantum cryptography for future-proof data protection, and service orchestration for faster service provisioning and enhanced network agility.
