Tag: CITIC Telecom CPC

  • CITIC Telecom CPC launches SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service to Empower Businesses for Application Development, Simplifies and Streamlines Containerized Application Workflow to Boost Operational Efficiency

    CITIC Telecom CPC launches SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service to Empower Businesses for Application Development, Simplifies and Streamlines Containerized Application Workflow to Boost Operational Efficiency

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883), is pleased to introduce SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service to simplify application workflow, streamlining operations and offering profound competitive advantages, to support new business initiatives in an unrelenting, face-paced, highly competitive environment. As a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service is a fully managed cloud-based container platform, for boosting operational efficiency and productivity. By adding the new PaaS service under the SmartCLOUD(TM) service portfolio, CITIC Telecom CPC is now offering a complete solution series from IaaS, PaaS to SaaS, all in managed mode for easing and saving enterprises’ manpower and time on managing their cloud infrastructures and applications.

    SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service

    Fast and Furious Deployment with Cloud Native Container
    In today’s digitally focused world, enterprises are facing challenge of managing numerous cloud and legacy applications, as their IT staff continuously develop and refine applications to support new business initiatives to keep pace with the fast-changing environment. SmartCLOUD(TM) Container service allows software developers and IT departments to build, run and operate modern applications reliably, securely and at scale. SmartCLOUD Container service is built on top of Kubernetes and provides full stack of “ready-to-use” DevOps toolkits including enterprise-grade image repository, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) services, container applications monitoring and purpose-built backup/restore solution. Businesses can exploit the advantages of the cloud-native container model to streamline and easy-to-deploy secure solution using container-based virtualization.

    “To keep up with the pace of rapid technological changes in the digital world, businesses need to transform, adopt right technologies and response to changes quickly. SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service is a Platform-as-a-Service. Built on industry-standard, it provides enterprises a complete managed cloud-based container platform and enables them to easily deploy different features that fit their operations, empowers businesses to enjoy a streamlined and secured containerized application workflow, and boosts operational efficiency,” said Mr. Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC. “As the Global-local Digital Intelligent ICT partner, CITIC Telecom CPC’s full series of SmartCLOUD(TM) service portfolio can help enterprises move their digital transformation efforts further and unlock the full value of the cloud for their businesses.”

    Key Benefits of SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service:

    • Simplify & Streamline Application Development
      By using SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service, it streamlines and automates DevOps practices for modern applications and facilitate collaboration between IT operations and application development. It is even able to simplify the adoption of Kubernetes Technology, by using the open standard technology, which can easily migrate any Kubernetes-based cloud applications to SmartCLOUD Container Service.
    • High-speed Large-scale Continuous Integration
      By leveraging SmartCLOUD(TM) Container Service, IT teams remain productive creating and upgrading innovative applications with a dynamic container platform environment supporting their continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. The self-service portal enables developers to deploy test environments in minutes with effortless management of large-scale application orchestration.
    • Fully Managed, High Security and Reliability
      Provides enterprise-grade security and compliance with 7 x 24 fully managed container platform monitoring and backup services to meet stringent customer requirements, not only help customer greatly reducing container platform management and day-to-day operations overhead costs, but also providing a safer and more stable container platform for modern applications
    • Smart Containerization Maintains Business Continuity
      Using multiple container clusters facilitate robust business continuity, meanwhile, it allows companies to quickly and easily clone applications into different namespaces, enabling fast failover across regions and between on-premises and cloud infrastructure to keep your business smoothly operating.

      About CITIC Telecom CPC
      We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

      With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

      With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

      For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

      Media Contact:
      Catherine Yuen
      CITIC Telecom CPC
      (852) 2170 7536
      Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • Pay-as-you-go DDoS Protect (DDoS Kaitse) service for Enterprises in Tallinn

    Pay-as-you-go DDoS Protect (DDoS Kaitse) service for Enterprises in Tallinn

    • DIA PROTECT safeguards your business against reputational and financial loss

    CITIC Telecom CPC Estonia OU launches new service portfolio “DIA PROTECT” (DIA KAITSE), of which DIA DDoS Protect (DIA DDoS Kaitse) provides advanced networking and security in a single unified offering to organizations seeking to secure and enhance business operations. DIA DDoS Protect (DIA DDoS Kaitse) combines High-Speed Direct Internet Access (DIA) solution and industry-leading DDoS protection to deliver cost-effective connectivity and mitigate cyber risks. DIA DDoS Protect (DIA DDoS Kaitse) is built on the pay-as-you-go method: pay for the DDoS protection service only for the time being under attack. CITIC Telecom CPC offers an approach that is based on real need, the company only pays for the service when being under cyber attack. Service includes a default 15 minutes free of charge DDoS protection per month.

    “According to the Republic of Estonia Information System Authority, the number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks grew last year, newly coupled with blackmail. Unfortunately, DDoS as a service is available on the dark web and almost anybody can launch a DDoS attack against any company. This can paralyze any company’s everyday work for hours, weeks, or months. Seeing, that the issue is continuously growing, and affects companies randomly, we decided to launch value-added service based on the pay-as-you-go model,” says Serve Bunnik, the Deputy Director of CITIC Telecom CPC Europe operations.

    CITIC Telecom CPC’s new service DIA DDoS Protect (DIA DDoS Kaitse) protects the Internet connection for the full range of DDoS attacks: providing ISO 3-7-layer protection, a globally distributed network of cleaning centers ensures effective mitigation of the DDoS attack, as close to the source as possible. Standard supported speed of the Internet connection is up to 1Gbps, which case by case basis can be extended to 10 Gbps. High speed, quality, global Internet connectivity is based on strong local and global Tier 1 and Tier 2 peering, including 8 public IP addresses (minimum) running up to 64 IP addresses, depending on Internet access speed. CITIC Telecom CPC has 24/7 excellent local support in Estonian, Russian or English languages. Service can be extended with optional Security Services to protect businesses from internal and external threats, keeping unauthorized traffic from entering the organization, based on next-generation firewall and anti-virus services.

    Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are among the most significant security concerns facing customers who rely on cloud-based applications, especially with a new normal business model today. CITIC Telecom CPC’s DIA DDoS Protect (DIA DDoS Kaitse) with DDoS solution provides additional mitigation capabilities and features with network resources, with NO CAPEX and LOW OPEX per usage.

    Link to the product page https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-eu/product-services/dia-protect

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    CITIC Telecom CPC is the preferred intelligent technology-driven digitalization enabler with decades of vast ICT expertise and corporate values of constant innovation and end-to-end quality, offering sophisticated solutions to solve challenges intelligently, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

    Bringing with our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). CITIC Telecom CPC’s ICT capability spans the spectrum, including leveraging MPLS, SIEM, NFV, SDN, AI, Big Data, 5G, AR, VR, and other cutting-edge technologies in order to address business challenges. We are one of the first managed service providers to be multiple certified for ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO20000, ISO27001, and the IaaS provider to be certified for ISO27017.

    CITIC Telecom CPC delivers a range of innovative services, including TrueCONNECT(TM) ( https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-hk/product-category/ip-networking ) – an advanced MPLS VPN service that employs state-of-the-art fully meshed network, TrustCSI(TM) ( https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-hk/product-category/information-security ) – an integrated suite of information security solutions, DataHOUSE ( https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-hk/product-category/internet-data-center ) – converged cloud solution and global unified management datacenter solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) ( https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-hk/product-category/cloud-computing ) – smarter, better and high-performance cloud computing solutions which complement the company’s managed network, managed security and managed cloud data center solutions.

    Media Contacts: Jaanika Kaarst
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (+372) 53 454 442
    Email: jaanika.kaarst@citictel-cpc.com

  • Green Radar and CITIC Telecom CPC Announce a Strategic Partnership to Provide a Secure Hybrid Workplace for Businesses of All Sizes

    Green Radar and CITIC Telecom CPC Announce a Strategic Partnership to Provide a Secure Hybrid Workplace for Businesses of All Sizes

    • Paving the Way for High-performance Cloud Resources and High-grade Email Security Solutions to Enhance Efficiency and Safety in the Hybrid Work Model

    Green Radar is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883). With Green Radar’s extensible email protection in MDR (Managed, Detection and Response) model, CITIC Telecom CPC will expand its SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud solution offerings to cover email security, while Green Radar can enhance its cloud reliability, a necessary component to its solutions, powered by CITIC Telecom CPC’s extensive ICT infrastructure services. The partnership will boost remote work efficiency and enable enterprises to leap into the hybrid workplace.

    Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer at CITIC Telecom CPC (left) & Kenneth Ma, Senior Vice President, Sales at announce a strategic partnership to launch All-in-one email security suite

    The remote working concept has become normal for many companies today. According to global data from an HR company, employees want to continue using the model based on half of their time working remotely and the rest (47%) in the office. Remote and hybrid work has become a necessity that all companies must prepare for and manage in terms of balance between security and productivity.

    A successful cyberattack can disrupt the services of any business connected to the Internet, and over 90% of successful cyberattacks occur through email. According to a customer survey conducted by CITIC Telecom CPC in February, over 60% of survey respondents view email security as the biggest security challenge. Most respondents think cyberattacks can interrupt business operations, damage their business’ reputation and potentially lead to loss of sales. Meanwhile, 75% of respondents are considering upgrading their current email security or infrastructure platform to protect against cybersecurity threats. Therefore, an effective security solution is vital to safeguard enterprises’ businesses.

    With greater synergies, clients will benefit from cost, support and coverage efficiencies.

    • Full protection and scalability: Cyber security & data recovery are both important to safeguard business operations. Combining Green Radar’s proprietary grMail(TM) email protection services and CITIC Telecom CPC’s SmartCLOUD(TM) Cloud computing solutions, enterprises can stay ahead of evolving email threats protection as well as enjoy true backup and disaster recovery all-in-one suite. The strategic partnership fully addresses regional enterprises’ data storage requirements; empowers high-grade email security solutions to companies of any size to combat all types of email threats especially malware, spoofing emails, phishing, CEO fraud and other email-borne attacks.
    • Professional global support: In a hybrid-remote work model, employees will work in multiple locations, multiple time zones with multiple devices anywhere anytime. All-in-one Email security suite backed by Green Radar’s two Security Operations Centers (SOC) in Hong Kong and Singapore, and CITIC Telecom CPC’s 19 Global Cloud Service Platform, provide global managed services support around-the-clock across regions, with Peace-of-Mind protection.
    • Cost-effective: Enterprises could lose up to a million dollars on average from a security incident, in addition to company goodwill. Green Radar and CITIC Telecom CPC All-in-one Email security suite provide full managed services to enterprises and total access to the cutting-edge email security solutions at just a fraction of the cost, reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO).

    “By partnering with CITIC Telecom CPC, we reaffirm our mission to provide all sizes of enterprises with email threat detection and response and in-depth threat analysis. Against the backdrop of the hybrid working model, email protection has become essential to all businesses, we are pleased to support CITIC Telecom CPC’s clients to minimise their exposure to email risk,” says Kenneth Ma, Senior Vice President, Sales, Green Radar.

    “Our partnership with Green Radar is a significant milestone that empowers our cloud, network and security products, and extends coverage to cloud-based security services to clients. With hybrid work becoming a new normal and cyberattacks evolving every day, email security remains a top concern to enterprises of any size. By integrating the core strengths and expertise of Green Radar and CITIC Telecom CPC, we are in a unique position to offer best-in-class security solutions to ensure peace of mind for businesses of all sizes,” says Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC.

    About Green Radar
    Green Radar redefines email security and enables organizations to focus on running their business. We operate a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) approach to protect organizations from email threats by combining big data with artificial intelligence, global threat intelligence and a team of cybersecurity experts to keep your inbox safe.

    Green Radar is a member of Edvance International Holdings Limited (1410.HK), a leading cybersecurity and innovative technology company headquartered in Hong Kong.

    Company website: https://www.greenradar.com/

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.
    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24X7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.

    For media inquiries, please contact:
    Green Radar (Hong Kong) Limited
    Carol Yip / Ruby Yeung
    Tel: +852 3194 2266 / +852 3184 9432
    Email: carol.yip@greenradar.com / ruby.yeung@edvanceintl.com

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited
    Catherine Yuen
    Tel: +852 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • CITIC Telecom CPC Supports the Fight Against the Epidemic, Free “Cloud, Network, Security” Anti-epidemic Trio Pack Ensures Business Continuity

    CITIC Telecom CPC Supports the Fight Against the Epidemic, Free “Cloud, Network, Security” Anti-epidemic Trio Pack Ensures Business Continuity

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom”, “the Group”, SEHK: 1883) today announced the full support to Hong Kong enterprises with free “Cloud, Network, Security” anti-epidemic trio pack, empowering enterprises to keep away from network attacks, safeguard employees and business operations under the severe epidemic. CITIC Telecom CPC strives to work with local enterprises to fight the epidemic and cyber threats together.

    The epidemic has posed an unprecedented hit across all industries. Enterprises make use of different strategies to change their business models and fight the epidemic with their employees together. The current tough business environment is a challenge to many enterprises. Not only do enterprises and their employees have to address the epidemic, they also have to face the ever-increasing and complex cybersecurity risks, which lead to a significant impact to business operations. In response to this situation, CITIC Telecom CPC provides free “Cloud, Network, Security” anti-epidemic trio pack, which focuses on cloud backup, network connectivity and endpoint security to protect enterprises from network attacks. The trio pack helps safeguard employees and business operations, giving enterprises greater peace of mind during the epidemic.

    CITIC Telecom CPC understands there is still a long way to go in the epidemic battle and therefore proactively contributes to the society by providing “Cloud, Network, Security” anti-epidemic trio pack to ensure business continuity. The three services include:

    1. Cloud backup – protects endpoint data security through SmartCLOUD(TM) BRR A2C cloud backup solution, enabling flexible data backup of remote employees’ personal devices.

    2. Network connectivity – ensures remote access security through TrueCONNECT(TM) Remote with IPSec or SSL encryption, providing secure connectivity for employee devices at home.

    3. Endpoint security – protects remote devices and employees from network attacks through TrustCSI(TM) EDR endpoint threat detection and response service. 24×7 real-time endpoint threat monitoring and response provides comprehensive endpoint protection for enterprises.

    “The epidemic is very severe in Hong Kong, placing heavy pressure across many industries. As a trusted ICT partner for enterprises, we leverage the Group’s power and resources to support companies of all sizes to get through this tough time. We protect their business operations from being hindered by the epidemic or network attacks, and also offer a secure and reliable working environment for their remote workers. CITIC Telecom CPC will continue to join hands with every sector in the society to combat the epidemic, and we look forward to win the battle as soon as possible,” said Mr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC.

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

    Media Contact:
    Catherine Yuen
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (852) 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • CITIC Telecom CPC and DEAC Establish Powerful Partnership

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1883), announced a partnership with DEAC, a data center operator in Riga, Latvia. The strategic partnership sets forth a framework for the parties to collaborate in both company’s data center and other value-added offerings reselling, including innovative cloud products and services.

    The cooperation between DEAC and CITIC Telecom CPC allows both companies to offer disaster recovery and backup services to clients across multiple locations in the Baltics, complementing ICT capabilities in China and Russia. CITIC Telecom CPC’s deployment in DECA’s data centers enables to be part of a rich industry ecosystem, offering strategically seamless customer engagement services across regions. The strategic partnership not only helps enterprise meet and maintain IT compliance with their local data sovereignty requirements, but also enables customers to benefit from a “Technology-Driven Digitalization Enabler”, leveraging all CITIC Telecom CPC’s core competencies and expertise across multiple ICT areas (such as networking, information security cloud and data centers). Simultaneously, creating additional opportunities and value to meet the customer’s strategic business development needs with localized solid management service from CITIC Telecom CPC 24/7 round-the-clock customer service.

    “By combining CITIC Telecom CPC’s technology expertise, global presence, and innovative products with our profound industry experience and resources, we are confident that this initiative is another key step towards our long-term strategy of building a dedicated carrier-neutral and Internet-neutral data center network (DCN) ecosystem. We’re excited to complement our cloud and data center solutions and offer our clients the opportunity to use DEAC’s high-quality data center in Latvia, Riga to tap into the fast-growing cloud data center markets,” states Serve Bunnik, the Deputy Director of CITIC Telecom CPC Europe operations.

    “Cooperation with CITIC Telecom CPC will make a new level of global extension for DEAC. Together, we are looking forward to leveraging CITIC Telecom CPC infrastructure around the Globe”, says Andris Gailitis, CEO of DEAC. DEAC has been in the data center industry since 1999. DEAC’s data center meets the highest security standards with efficient connectivity options and strong encryption.

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    CITIC Telecom CPC is a trusted Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions provider with multiple branches across the world and a preferred partner by multinational corporations and business enterprises. Bringing Global-Local capabilities, CITIC Telecom CPC is committed to providing customers one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, CITIC Telecom CPC’s global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). CITIC Telecom CPC’s ICT capability spans the spectrum, including leveraging MPLS, SIEM, NFV, SDN, AI, Big Data, 5G, AR, VR, and other cutting-edge technologies in order to address business challenges. ( www.citictel-cpc.com )

    About DEAC
    DEAC is one of the largest independent green energy data center operators in Northern Europe, owned by a Swiss investment infrastructure fund managed by Quaero Capital. DEAC serves thousands of customers in more than 40 countries by providing innovative IT services and applying individual business approaches and top-notch technologies. With DLC, also owned by Quaero Capital, DEAC offers two primary locations in Riga and Vilnius with over 1000 racks. On top of that, DEAC has points of presence in the major cities of Central and Eastern Europe. ( https://www.deac.eu/en/ )

    Media Contacts:
    Jaanika Kaarst
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (+372) 53 454 442
    Email: jaanika.kaarst@citictel-cpc.com

  • CITIC Telecom CPC Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

    CITIC Telecom CPC Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom”, “the Group”, SEHK: 1883), is pleased to announce that Mr. Brook Wong (Ching Wa, WONG), Vice President of CITIC Telecom has been appointed to the additional role of Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC effective 1st February, 2022, succeeds Mr. Esmond Li who has decided to retire and step down from CEO of CITIC Telecom CPC after over 20 years of service in the Group.

    Mr. Brook Wong has been appointed as CEO of CITIC Telecom CPC

    “Mr. Wong has long been a visionary in telecommunications, applying his tremendous insight, depth of experience, and passion for technology to the cause of creating the innovative and intelligent future,” said Mr. Frank Cai, Vice Chairman of CITIC Telecom CPC. “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Wong to CITIC Telecom CPC, and I’m confident that he will lead the team to continue pursuing our motto “Innovation Never Stops” and to win in this fast changing, dynamic industry. I believe that all of us will benefit from his leadership and expertise.”

    Mr. Wong is the Vice President of CITIC Telecom, overseeing China market since 2008. He has extensive leadership experience working with various telecommunications companies. An expert in developing and executing strategies for the Greater China market. His ability to see the big picture, from crucial market development to macro strategic perspectives, will be invaluable to CITIC Telecom CPC’s customers.

    “I am honored and truly proud to be appointed to lead CITIC Telecom CPC. Under all the former managements’ leadership and accomplishments, together with its innovation, technology and talents, it lays a solid foundation for a leading DICT service partner around the globe. We are committed to delivering the most innovative and intelligent solutions to propel the ICT industry forward,” said Mr. Wong. “Over the 14 years I have worked at CITIC Telecom, I have seen the many ways in which our people, product and service creating a rapid growing and innovative company. I look forward to working closely with the management and the team, to continue promoting our company culture of “Unity, Collaboration, Tolerance and Caring”, to lead and accelerate CITIC Telecom CPC to be “Best-in-class Global-Local Intelligent DICT Service Partner”, to foster customer-oriented corporate culture, create win-win situation with our partners, and strive for new heights.”

    About CITIC Telecom CPC

    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers. For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

    Media Contact:
    Catherine Yuen
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    +852 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • CITIC Telecom CPC’s Data Science and Innovation Team Wins the Championship of “Material Demand Forecast” Award in the 5th China Industrial Internet Data Innovation and Application Contest

    Innovative AI Algorithms and Smart Analysis Transform Supply Chain Management

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is honored to announce that its data science and innovation team has won the championship of “Material Demand Forecast” award in the 5th China Industrial Internet Data Innovation and Application Contest. The contest was jointly organized by The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and People’s Government of Baoan District, and was strongly supported by Alliance of Industrial Internet and Shenzhen Industrial and Information Technology Bureau.

    Mr. Don Feng, Chief data algorithm expert of China Entercom, received the championship of “Material Demand Forecast”

    2021 was a bountiful year for CITIC Telecom CPC where its data science and innovation team has achieved new heights. CITIC Telecom CPC attained the highest honor and won the championship in the “Classification of Malware Families based on Artificial Intelligence” in the CCF Big Data & Computing Intelligence Contest (CCF BDCI) organized by the China Computer Federation. The latest award is the championship in the 5th China Industrial Internet Data Innovation and Application Contest. Lasted nearly 3 months, the contest attracted more than 6000 people from over 2200 teams to participate. The data science and innovation team of CITIC Telecom CPC entered the competition in the “Smart Material Demand Forecast in Discrete Manufacturing Industry” category. The team used different attribute correlation analysis and integrated various algorithms to generate the best predictive value of product material demand and finally won the championship.

    With the theme “Digitization drives intelligence and provides insight into industrial future”, the contest provides real industrial production and operational data according to the needs of real manufacturing enterprises. Based on historical data of raw material demands and inventory level, every team has to predict the demand of each raw material in every factory and provide periodic demand forecast results for the coming 3 months in order to advise the factory in terms of stocking and production. CITIC Telecom CPC’s data science team collected the data and conducted materials, scenarios and relevant attribute correlation analysis based on time series, and integrated various algorithms like mathematical algorithms to do intelligence analysis, thereby generating the best predictive value and finally won the contest.

    “Data science has been widely utilized in various industries. Its strong intelligent power and rapid development have reshaped traditional enterprises for digital transformation. We are honored to receive this award in recognition of our data experts and professional team’s comprehensive capabilities in industrial internet demand scenarios, algorithms modeling expertise and AI analysis. It also shows our team’s dedication in innovation and integrate the latest technologies into business values, which bear testimony to our corporate vision ‘Innovation Never Stops’. We will continue to sharpen the professional skills of data science team, to prepare for our strong engagement in future research and innovation projects.” said Mr. Esmond Li, CEO of CITIC Telecom CPC.

    Enhancing forecast accuracy with intelligent innovation
    Different industries across the globe are facing big challenges in their supply chain during the pandemic. Supply chain collaboration is of great importance to enterprises particularly in the discrete and complex manufacturing industry. It is important to maximize the power of ICT services as an enabler of using data resources and intelligent algorithms to enhance forecast accuracy. Cloud computing, digitalization and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) empower enterprises to implement supply chain collaboration and smart production management, helping them significantly reduce cost, increase efficiency and risk resistance capability. In this contest, CITIC Telecom CPC made use of real data in industrial scenarios to conduct algorithm analysis and modeling through its self-developed AI platform for IT operations. The professional use of different attribute correlation analysis and the integration of various algorithms have generated the best predictive value. The result demonstrates the value and vision of intelligent innovation, harnessing CITIC Telecom CPC’s extensive ICT infrastructure services and their integration with AI technology. By integrating the latest technologies like intelligent algorithms, AR, big data, blockchain and IoT into its existing service portfolio, CITIC Telecom CPC has successfully developed smart ICT services and new business values as well as broadening industry use cases to empower enterprises to unlock business potentials.

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

    Media Contacts:
    Catherine Yuen
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (852) 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • CITIC Telecom CPC and ASTRI Partnership Expands Business Innovation Possibilities With AI-AR Integration

    CITIC Telecom CPC and ASTRI Partnership Expands Business Innovation Possibilities With AI-AR Integration

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is entering a new phase in its partnership with Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) for using AI and augmented reality (AR) innovation to create unprecedented value and enable exceptional experience in different industries and markets. In this phase, CITIC Telecom CPC will combine its algorithm expertise and AI intelligent strength with ASTRI’s AR innovation capabilities to propel the ICT industry forward by exploring new industry use cases with AI/AR integrated solutions that are ready for commercialization.

    Mr. Esmond Li, CEO of CITIC Telecom CPC, (on the left) and Dr. Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI, joint hands to announce a new phase of collaboration to use AI and augmented reality (AR) innovation to create unprecedented value and enable exceptional experience for different industries and markets.

    “Fostering a culture of innovation and embracing intelligence are our core values and are essential to our future success. As a leading intelligent Technology-driven ICT enabler, CITIC Telecom CPC is enthusiastic about advancing AI-AR technologies with ASTRI and leveraging collaborations and sound technological exchanges to pursue innovative and practical applications. We are delighted to have this partnership with ASTRI again, which perfectly complements our mission ‘Innovation Never Stops’ and embraces our latest ICT-MiiND Strategy,” said Mr. Esmond Li, CEO of CITIC Telecom CPC.

    Phase 1 – Expand Beyond Possibilities With AR
    CITIC Telecom CPC entered a partnership with ASTRI in June 2019 to explore digitalization and AR to enhance industries’ competitiveness and contribute to the ICT community. The partnership led to the successful launch of AR Remote Hand Solution in September 2020 that boosted field service productivity by up to 50%. The enhanced AR-based vision allowed field engineers to access vital information at data centers and enabled seamless collaboration between frontline and back-end teams to complete maintenance tasks. The solution also demonstrated how companies could facilitate remote work strategies during the pandemic using AR technologies.

    “To have sustainable traction in intelligent and innovative technologies development, we need an integrated ecosystem approach and strong partnership with stakeholders in various sectors and industries. ASTRI’s continuing collaboration with CITIC Telecom CPC will lead to a meaningful exchange of innovative R&D, technologies, knowledge, and insights, which will ultimately increase operational efficiencies of the industries, uplift user experience, and create value to the community. As a technology enabler, ASTRI is confident that this collaboration will result in a win-win outcome by creating viable commercial applications that benefit different industries,” said Dr. Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI.

    Phase 2 – Combined AI & AR Capabilities to Unlock More Values
    In Phase 2, CITIC Telecom CPC and ASTRI will take a significant leap forward to create unprecedented value by integrating AI & AR capabilities. ASTRI will provide the software platform and customization, while CITIC Telecom CPC’s team will build an innovative Machine Learning model by integrating virtual, big data, AI, and physical data into the heads-up display of the AR Glasses. The key features include:

    — Data Visualization – Computer vision techniques and machine-learning algorithms enhanced data integration will provide the remote workforce with 2D and 3D diagrams for better data visualization. Users can use AR glasses to detect, identify, locate, and track objects positioning and project holograms of technical manuals, analytical figures, or even instructions onto the heads-up display to analyze trends or issues for quicker response.

    — Cognitive Object Recognition – The AI-AR integrated service will use Cognitive Object Recognition System (CORS), which runs using CITIC Telecom CPC’s algorithm and solution to improve object mapping accuracy. Using AR glasses, users can easily define the correlation between different objects. The AR glasses can further improve workplace safety by projecting the physical (path) and logical relations onto the reality in the form of digital maps, 3D models and virtual information.

    — Middleware Enhancement – Both organizations will develop middleware for AR glasses, empowering customers to work with different AR headsets such as HoloLens and Android-based headsets.

    Integrating the core competence and expertise of ASTRI and CITIC Telecom CPC’s extensive global knowledge, regional coverage, local service capabilities, a broad portfolio of leading-edge technologies, and experience in third-party integration will offer crucial benefits during commercialization by exploring new use cases for a range of industrial applications. Bringing business values in multiple scenarios, such as:

    — AI-AR Remote Hands for Seamless Collaboration From a Distance
    Streamlining maintenance and inspection for Utilities -The AI-AR integrated service will provide field workers with better computer vision capabilities. Field users can access manuals and analyzed data or graphs for maintenance using the AR glasses while receiving immediate alerts of any wrong steps. The 5G-enabled cloud connectivity can enable supervisors to guide field users during installation and maintenance verbally.

    — Computer Vision and Cognitive Analytics Solutions for Better Decision Making
    Business Operations planning (e.g., Supply Chain Management) – The integrated service can provide workers with extra information during operations. The frontline staff can use data visualizations and object mapping to identify goods quickly and accurately for loading and unloading.

    — Predictive Customer Experience for Maximizing Customer Value
    Enhancing customer services experience in all industries – AI and AR allow companies to use predictive and prescriptive data to understand what customers want before they know themselves, delivering exceptional customer experiences.

    Extending the ICT-MiiND Strategy and Creating an Innovative and Intelligent Ecosystem of the Future

    AI-AR integration in Phase 2 solidifies CITIC Telecom CPC’s ICT-MiiND Strategy built on two components: intelligence and innovation. The strategy creates an “empowerment ecosystem” that translates technical potential into business value for customers. Through ICT-MiiND, CITIC Telecom CPC is truly transforming into a proactive technology-driven digitalization enabler that can help enterprises successfully transform.

    The ICT-MiiND Strategy integrates a full stack of services data into the ICT service platform, strengthening the “intelligence” component through advanced container technology and AIOps modules. Meanwhile, ASTRI enhances the “innovation” component by adding their R&D capabilities and expertise.

    “Our team of data science and analytics experts develop a wide range of research projects grounded in our years of ICT experience and deep understanding of industry use cases. We believe that our strong partnership with ASTRI, together with the development of new technologies, such as AI, AR, blockchain, 5G, IoT and cloud, will ensure that we will continue to find innovative and intelligent ways of helping enterprises to reap the benefits of digital transformation,” said Mr Daniel Kwong, CIIO of CITIC Telecom CPC.

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 18 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

    About ASTRI
    The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research.

    ASTRI’s research and development strategic focus covers five areas of applications: Smart City; Financial Technologies; Intelligent Manufacturing; Health Technologies; and Application Specific Integrated Circuits through its mandate as the Hong Kong branch of the Chinese National Engineering Research Centre.

    Our core competence in various areas is grouped under five technology divisions, namely Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics; Communications Technologies; Cybersecurity, Cryptography and Trusted Technologies; Integrated Circuits and Systems, and IoT and Sensors.

    ASTRI seeks to develop technologies that address the needs of industries, institutions, and communities in Hong Kong and nurture talent to create economic value and societal impact. As of 2020/21, ASTRI has transferred almost 800 technologies to the industry and has been granted over 900 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

    For further information, please visit www.astri.org.

    Media Contacts:

    Catherine Yuen
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (852) 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

    Doris Choi
    ASTRI
    (852) 9166 6522
    Email: dorischoi@astri.org

  • CITIC Telecom CPC Launches new TrustCSI(TM) EDR Service – Check Point’s First Greater China Managed Service Partner Powered Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solution

    CITIC Telecom CPC Launches new TrustCSI(TM) EDR Service – Check Point’s First Greater China Managed Service Partner Powered Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solution

    New service offers enterprises a single, efficient, and cost-effective solution for real-time protection against complex threats that exploit hybrid working security gaps and blind spots

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is partnering with Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, to launch TrustCSI(TM) EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) Service.

    Ivan Chin, General Manager, Hong Kong Sales at CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (left) and Kev Lau, Cyber Security Evangelist, Office of the CTO at Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. announce the partnership and the launch of the new TrustCSI(TM) EDR Service.

    Traditional endpoint security doesn’t stop all known attacks. CITIC Telecom CPC’s managed endpoint security solution provides comprehensive endpoint protection at the highest security level, crucial to avoid security breaches and data compromise. TrustCSI(TM) EDR solution is built to protect organizations and the remote workforce from today’s complex threat landscape, provides visibility, protection, detection and proactive responses to cyber threats.

    “Endpoints continue to be one of the most vulnerable parts in organization’s infrastructure. To collaborate with Check Point, leading provider of cyber security, we can deploy a complete managed endpoint security suite, combines the highest-rated data security and threat intelligence, with secure remote communications at complex access gateways.” said Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer at CITIC Telecom CPC. “With quick cyber threat detection and response at all endpoints, enterprises can also prevent costly data security breaches.”

    Safeguard your Endpoints and Data
    As a complete endpoint security service offering, the new TrustCSI(TM) EDR Service proactively protects enterprises from cyber threats across all current and new endpoint devices. It uses automatic remediation to close exposed security gaps and strengthen security in real-time as enterprises deploy more remote offices and expand their hybrid workforces. The service rapidly minimises endpoint threats such as phishing, ransomware, and malware by working closely with Check Point Software. It also gives enterprise system administrators better visibility on the overall security status of their servers and endpoints.

    “Cyberattacks today have the capability to bring down a business’s entire operations and cost it millions of dollars and its reputation. With most enterprises working remotely, it is important for endpoints throughout the organisation to remain protected and secure. TrustCSI(TM) EDR Service detects and prevents cyber threats automatically, so that enterprises can take a proactive approach to cybersecurity, rather than remediate the problem after the attack has happened, saving enterprises millions of dollars and downtime,” said Harry Wong, Director of Channel Business, Greater China, Check Point Software Technologies.

    Key benefits include:

    • Prevents Attacks Before They Damage: Leveraging Next Generation Anti-Virus (NGAV), anti-malware, anti-phishing, sandboxing, content disarm, and reconstruction technologies, the service helps enterprises proactively stop attacks before any damage is done.
    • Enables Runtime Detection and Protection: With behavioural analysis, anti-ransomware, anti-exploit, and other technologies always on standby, enterprises can remediate various attack types, including ransomware, malware, and file-less attacks, more effectively. Furthermore, the full automated remediation triggers even in offline mode.
    • Improves Attack Investigation and Response: Detailed forensics reports are autogenerated to help system administrators and incident response teams analyse system health. In addition, robust attack diagnostics offer important visibility to an attack, allowing incident response teams to conduct triage and resolve attacks more effectively.
    • Increases Remediation Times with Automation: By automatically performing certain incident response activities based upon predefined rules, it can block or rapidly remediate specific incidents and reduce the workload on incident response teams.
    • 24×7 SOC Managed and Monitoring Services: CITIC Telecom CPC security experts provide round-the-clock monitoring and managed services to detect and prevent endpoint security attacks with accurate and timely alerts

    The TrustCSI(TM) EDR service strengthens CITIC Telecom CPC’s TrustCSI(TM) Threat Detection and Response Service portfolio. Empowered by advanced SIEM technology, the portfolio offers pervasive threat detection monitoring across the entire enterprise network, optimises response rate for faster threat detection and response, and further extends the service capability to all endpoint protection.

    For more information about TrustCSI(TM) Endpoint Detection & Response Service (EDR), please visit: https://www.citictel-cpc.com/EN/HK/Pages/product-services/trustcsi-security-threat-detection-response .

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data centre solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieving industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalisation.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 18 Cloud service centres, 30+ data centres, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centres (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

    About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to corporate enterprises and governments globally. Check Point Infinity’s portfolio of solutions protects enterprises and public organisations from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry-leading catch rate of malware, ransomware, and other threats. Infinity comprises three core pillars delivering uncompromised security and generation V threat prevention across enterprise environments: Check Point Harmony, for remote users; Check Point CloudGuard, to automatically secure clouds; and Check Point Quantum, to protect network perimeters and datacentres, all controlled by the industry’s most comprehensive, intuitive unified security management. Check Point protects over 100,000 organisations of all sizes.

    For more information, please visit www.checkpoint.com

    Media Contacts:
    Micty Wong
    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited
    (852) 2170 7511
    Email: micty.wong@citictel-cpc.com

  • CITIC Telecom CPC Partners With Zscaler To Launch Cloud-Native TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE Service To Secure Expanding SD-WAN Edge

    CITIC Telecom CPC Partners With Zscaler To Launch Cloud-Native TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE Service To Secure Expanding SD-WAN Edge

    • The cloud-native TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE service integrates the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange(TM) Platform to offer a Zero Trust answer for protecting the entire SD-WAN perimeter

    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883), is partnering with Zscaler, the leader in cloud security, to launch TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE Service.

    The new cloud-native Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) integrates with the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange(TM) Platform to keep expanding network edges secure.

    The announcement follows increasing interest in SASE deployments as network edge attacks increase. According to Gartner, at least 60% of enterprises will have explicit strategies and timelines for SASE adoption encompassing user, branch, and edge access by 2025, up from 10% in 2020 . The integration of TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE Service with the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange(TM) offers users holistic protection for the entire SD-WAN network topologies.

    “The rise in SD-WAN deployment sees an escalation of network edge attacks. Our partnership with leading zero trust and web security solution provider Zscaler to offer TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE Service expands our existing TrueCONNECT(TM) Hybrid SD-WAN value proposition,” said Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC. “The main benefactors of this partnership will be our customers who can now protect their network edges and scale the security as their network edges evolve.”

    Companies are increasingly adopting SD-WAN to support hybrid workforces and distributed workloads. They also need an agile, robust, and holistic security solution that scales with their expanding network edge. Traditional on-premises network security solutions struggle to cope with the cybersecurity demands of today’s distributed enterprises, especially at the network edge. Dynamic usage patterns and a complex network landscape that includes cloud platforms and mobile technologies increase staff overheads, delay troubleshooting, and reduce scalability.

    SASE takes a refreshing approach toward protecting distributed network infrastructures by relocating security at the network perimeter. It uses a granular, identity-based access model to eliminate bottlenecks and complexity while enhancing flexibility, trust, and scalability.

    CITIC Telecom CPC TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE solution is a cloud-native SASE service that integrates with the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange(TM). The powerful combination offers a Zero Trust answer for distributed enterprises looking to secure their evolving network edges while simplifying edge security management and operational costs. The solution also builds on CITIC Telecom CPC’s TrueCONNECT(TM) Hybrid, a fully-managed SD-WAN connectivity solution covering nearly 60 gateways across 50 cities in 20 countries. Distributed enterprises can use the SD-WAN orchestrator to directly steer network traffic via the 150 global data centers backed by the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange.

    “Today’s cyberthreats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. Enterprises in the region need to look at holistic protection that scales as their network topology and edge grow,” said Arun Dharmalingam VP, Channels and Alliances, EMEA & APJ at Zscaler. “We are delighted to partner with CITIC Telecom CPC on their innovative cloud-native SASE service built on Zscaler’s zero trust architecture, and believe it will provide an important tool to keep their evolving SD-WAN network protected.”

    The new cloud-native TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE solution, built on Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange(TM) offers a wide range of benefits, including:

    • Globally Distributed Comprehensive Security: TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE offers a direct-to-cloud security stack to protect digital assets, users, and devices while reinforcing business continuity, ensuring robust and responsive cybersecurity at all points of access.
    • Immediately Responsive Full Spectrum Security: Threats detected anywhere are immediately neutralized across the network for all users. TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE covers a full range of protective measures, including Browser Isolation, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Firewall/IPS, Data Loss Protection (DLP), Sandboxing, and URL Filtering.
    •  Full SSL and Content Inspection: TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE gives total content visibility via full SSL inspection across all ports and protocols, with only microseconds of delay. It allows CISOs and SOC teams to monitor security activities across the SD-WAN topology easily and proactively take actions when malicious activities are detected or network usage patterns highlight an imminent attack.
    • Effortless Scalability and Seamless Integration: TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE easily scales integrated policies and contextual threat visibility to accommodate additional users, security, and other business needs.
    • Zero trust network access (ZTNA) capability: The service offers identity-based authentication and granular access control to empower enterprises with secure private access to cloud-native platforms or applications.

    For more information about TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE, please visit: https://www.citictel-cpc.com/EN/HK/Pages/product-services/trueconnect-sase .

    About CITIC Telecom CPC
    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieving industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 18 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). As one of the first managed service providers in Hong Kong to achieve multiple ICT-related certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, we offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

    Media Contacts:
    Micty Wong
    CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited
    (852) 2170 7511
    Email: micty.wong@citictel-cpc.com