BBIX to Launch 2 New IX Points in Vietnam

BBIX to Launch 2 New IX Points in Vietnam

Companies collaborate to establish IX connection points at data centers in Vietnam

BBIX, Inc. (“BBIX”), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that operates an Internet Exchange (IX) business, and CMC Telecommunication Infrastructure Corporation (“CMC Telecom”), the leading Digital Infrastructure Service Provider, are collaborating to establish IX connection points at two data centers in Vietnam and provide IX services.

BBIX and CMC Telecom partner to provide IX services in Vietnam

CMC Telecom Deputy CEO Dang Tung Son (right) and BBIX President & CEO Hideyuki Sasaki (left)

CMC Telecom operates data centers with international standard in Vietnam, taking advantage of their network infrastructure and local expertise to support global service providers expanding their business in the region. With BBIX’s experience in providing IX services globally, BBIX and CMC Telecom will leverage their strong partnership to provide a wider range of options and highly reliable IX services at two key locations: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This will enable content providers and Internet service providers in Vietnam and beyond to easily access BBIX’s carrier-neutral, cost-effective, and low-latency IX services.

As Vietnam’s economy grows, Internet usage continues to expand. With increasing digitalization, the demand for fast and stable Internet connectivity is rising, along with the need for more diverse connection options.

Members of BBIX and CMC Telecom gathered together to mark the start of the new collaboration

1. Location

Country	Zone	Sites	Data Center
Vietnam	Hanoi	BBIX Hanoi No.1	CMC DC Duy Tan
	Ho Chi Minh	BBIX Ho Chi Minh No.1	CMC DC Tan Thuan

2. Services Provided

IX Services

Service content	A service that provides interconnection points for exchanging traffic between customers who use the service, aimed at major content providers, Internet service providers, educational institutions, companies, etc.
Port type	10G Ethernet LR / 100G Ethernet LR-4

Note: Please contact （bbix-sales@bbix.net） for monthly fees and initial costs.

Comments on the partnership

Mr. Dang Tung Son, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of CMC Corporation, Deputy CEO of CMC Telecommunication Infrastructure Corporation, and Vice President of the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA)

Vietnam has a significant opportunity to become a regional data hub, and this partnership is a crucial step toward that vision. The collaboration between CMC Telecom and BBIX not only introduces an advanced connectivity solution but also drives the growth of Vietnam’s Internet ecosystem and its expansion across Southeast Asia. We believe that this alliance will empower customers to deploy their services on an optimized, stable, and highly reliable network like never before.

Hideyuki Sasaki, President & CEO, BBIX, Inc.

We are excited to announce the launch of the IX Point in Vietnam. At BBIX we are committed to leveraging the expertise and global knowledge from IX in Japan and beyond. Our goal is to provide high-quality IX services in Vietnam, enhance network stability, and optimize internet traffic in Vietnam. We are also looking forward to collaborating with Vietnamese operators to speed development in the Vietnam ecosystem.

About CMC Telecom

CMC Corporation stands as the leading private ICT Group in Vietnam and the region, with the vision to become a global digital corporation, focusing on AI transformation. AI consulting services delivery and technological solutions across Vietnam and globally. With around 10 member units focusing on four strategic business areas: digital infrastructure, solutions and technology, global businesses, and research and education. CMC’s presence spans over 30 countries and continents, including Japan (Yokohama, Osaka, Tokyo) and South Korea. CMC Telecom is a subsidiary of CMC Corporation and is Vietnam’s only telecom infrastructure provider with foreign investment (TIME dotcom Malaysia). With a strategic vision to become Vietnam and regional leading digital infrastructure provider, CMC Telecom offers comprehensive services covering data centers, connectivity, cloud, managed services, and security. CMC Telecom operates state-of-the-art neutral data centers in Vietnam, meeting the highest international standards and certifications, the only data center in Vietnam with full set of Uptime Tier 3, for design, construction, and operation, TVRA, and PCI-DSS. With national mission to facilitate roadmap in Vietnam to become a new regional digital hub, CMC Telecom investment keep focusing on submarine cable, data center and Internet Exchange.
Company URL: https://cmctelecom.vn/en/

About BBIX
Company Name: BBIX, Inc.
URL: https://www.bbix.net/en/
Headquarters: 1-9-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hideyuki Sasaki, President & CEO
Date of establishment: June 13, 2003
Capital: 100 million yen
Ownership: 100% owned by SoftBank Corp.
Business: Telecommunications operator under Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware/software

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