ChinaNetCenter joins Etisalat's SmartHub

ITW Chicago, 10 May 2015

The leading cloud platform provider and the global network in Content Delivery Network (CDN) services and web optimization solutions from China, has joined Etisalat's SmartHub network to bolster end-user experience across the region.

ChinaNetCenter is a leading cloud platform and a branded trade name of the company registered as Wangsu Science & Technology Co. Ltd. It is the biggest CDN service provider in China serving 3000+ content providers and providing services to industries such as Media, e-commerce and gaming etc. with secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is providing extensive reach of reliability, visibility and expertise.

ChinaNetCenter enables user's interactive experience and is looking to expand its business into new vertical markets. It provides solutions with a set of innovative digital presence, management tools with a global reach.

By joining EMIX and SmartHub IX networks, ChinaNetCenter further expand its connectivity with other networks from the Middle East, Asia and Africa to leverage its capabilities and provide high performance, low-latency connectivity across the "Emerging Markets Corridor.

Ali Amiri, Executive Vice President, Carrier & Wholesale Services, Etisalat said: "We are delighted to have presence of a reputed Chinese company as a member of our growing SmartHub community, which is now a leading regional telecommunications service hub, providing regional connectivity and advanced services to our partners. By connecting to EMIX Network, ChinaNetCenter will be able to reach more market and customers who will benefit from faster and richer Internet experience."

Chu Minjian, Board Member and Vice President, ChinaNetCenter said: "The partnership with Etisalat will provide regional reach and help us better serve our customers. We are pleased to expand our partnership with Etisalat SmartHub and look forward to being part of this fast-growing community. We are pleased that our wide delivery network can continue to deliver more enhanced digital experience across the web. It is essential to have a superior, reliable network as we empower organizations to tell their story effectively, anywhere and everywhere."

Etisalat's Smarthub is the region's largest capacity, content, internet and data hub in the Middle East. Smarthub provides regional access for global service providers and global access to the region. Smarthub includes the Middle East's first IPX for mobile operators and includes the region's largest portfolio of internet content. Smarthub IX (Internet Exchange) will extend the reach of Smarthub content services to the region. Connectivity to Smarthub is provided through a robust and diverse infrastructure of both regional and intercontinental cable systems.