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Cirion expands its fiber optic network in Mexico connecting Queretaro to Mexico City
After signing a strategic agreement with Gold Data , Cirion is expanding its presence connecting data hubs in Mexico City and Queretaro .
The move strengthens Cirion ’ s AI-ready infrastructure by securing an underground duct , which will be used to expand Cirion ’ s fiber network in the region .
“ This highlights Cirion ’ s continued efforts to increase its investments in fiber infrastructure , in order to address its customers ever-expanding needs ,” said Diego Mahecha , EVP of Corporate Development , Cirion .
“ We trust this new route will allow us to effectively address our customers ’ specific needs for dedicated access as well as strengthen our network redundancy in this important region in Mexico ”.
Cirion ’ s national ring in Mexico currently spans approximately + 4,260 km and is connected by international routes in Monterrey . The Cirion PAC ( Pan-American Crossing ) submarine cable system also connects Mexico with Los Angeles , CA in the United States , as well as Costa Rica and Panama in Central America .
Additionally , Cirion invested in new metropolitan networks with stateof-the-art optical technology to triple the size of the current footprint and bring fiber connectivity to new locations in three cities , including 73 km metropolitan rings in Guadalajara , ~ 200 km in Monterrey and + 260 km in Mexico City .
“ We understand the importance of expanding and renewing our infrastructure to provide high-quality services to our customers through fast and secure connections . Cirion will continue investing in the region to support business growth and government initiatives ,” said Leonardo Barbero , President of the Connectivity Business Unit , Cirion .
SES equips Peruvian Air Force with highthroughput connectivity via SES-14 satellite
well as training and enabling the PAF with SES-14 capacity to explore all the possibilities and improvements that the high-throughput satellite ( HTS ) can offer .
SES-14 ’ s wide beams and high-throughput spot beams will allow the PAF to utilise it for a broad range of operations and achieve mission success while enabling their air fleet to stay connected no matter how remote the operations . In particular , the flexible HTS beams will deliver high-performing , forward-return connectivity for real-time information exchange .
General Marcos Francisco Robles Bocanegra , Director of Telematics , PAF , said : “ Real-time connectivity for the Air Force is a game-changer as it allows taking informed decisions in a timely way .”
The Peruvian Air Force ( PAF ) is using SES ’ s high-throughput geostationary orbit ( GEO ) satellite solution to improve connectivity for its bases and enhance operations all over the country .
Under the agreement , SES is providing a turnkey solution which includes delivery and installation of communications hardware , as
“ We are delighted to apply SES ’ s expertise in the Government and Defence domain to deliver a fully integrated solution that satisfies PAF ’ s demanding connectivity requirements and complying with a challenging implementation schedule . A central part of the solution is SES-14 , a GEO HTS , that already provided its efficiency enabling aero applications . We are delighted that the PAF is now using SES-14 to better connect its bases and pilots ,” said Omar Trujillo , Vice President of Enterprise Americas , SES .
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