Latest expansion of world’s largest IPv6 Internet backbone will provide needed connectivity for the region’s growing Internet economy.
Hurricane Electric has announced its third location in Hong Kong, further solidifying its commitment to the bustling Asian market. The new Point of Presence (PoP), in HKCOLO, a neutral, network-dense carrier facility, is located at 8/F Sino Favour Centre, 1 On Yip Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong.
As Hurricane Electric continues to satisfy the IP transit demands of thousands of enterprises across Asia, this expansion comes at an important time in the Hong Kong region. According to the Government Chief Information Officer, the region’s Internet economy is experiencing extreme growth and is growing at a much faster pace than the traditional economy. To address this, the office released Smart City Blueprint, a plan to implement about 70 measures over the next five years to leverage the economy through innovation and technology. One of the main focuses is on fintech.