1) Data centers play a critical role in supporting modern technological infrastructure and the increasing demands of the digital world by providing centralized data storage, powerful computational resources, and connectivity hubs. 2) Current connectivity challenges for data centers include limited bandwidth, high costs, long deployment times, and ensuring secure and private data transmission. 3) To future-proof their connectivity, data centers need scalable, redundant, and resilient network infrastructure with flexible connectivity options that allow for growth, hybrid architectures, and efficient management.

1. FUTURE-PROOFING DATA CENTRES
FROM CONNECTIVITY PERSPECTIVE
MYNOG-10 | 14 JUNE 2023

2. RAJA AKMAL
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
X86 NETWORK SDN BHD
X86 NETWORK a Malaysian connectivity service provider with focus on regional connectivity specifically
on Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Dedicated Internet Access & Global Ethernet Services.
MYNOG-10 Conference 2023
Hello, Apa Khabar!

3. Agenda
Importance of Data Centers in Digital Age
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Current Connectivity Challenges
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Connectivity Solutions for Data Center Operators
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Our Solution for Data Center Operators
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Conclusion
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4. IMPORTANCE OF
DATA CENTERS IN DIGITAL AGE
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5. Importance of Data Centers in Digital Age
Data centers are of paramount
importance in the digital age due to
their critical role in supporting the
storage, processing, and connectivity
demands of our increasingly digital
world. They serve as the foundation for
modern technological infrastructure,
offering a multitude of benefits and
advantages
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Centralized repositories for vast amounts
of digital information
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House powerful machines for complex
computational task, data analytics, AI & machine
learning.
3 Connectivity Hubs, backbone of internet
infrastructure.
4 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
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Scalability & Flexibility to accommodate ever
evolving needs business demands, digital
infrastructure and digital dynamics in today’s
technology-driven society.

6. CURRENT CONNECTIVITY
CHALLENGES
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7. Data Center Connectivity Challenges 2
Data Security & Privacy
Ensuring secure transmission
of data and protecting
sensitive information from
unauthorized access
Cost of Connectivity
High network congestion
can occur during peak
usage periods, leading to
decreased network speeds
and increased latency.
Limited available bandwidth,
especially in areas where
infrastructure is still
developing.
Limited Bandwidth Network Congestion Deployment Timeline
The average time taken for
connectivity service provider
to deploy a service range
between 6 weeks to 12
weeks on average.
Infrastructure Development
While Malaysia has been
investing in improving its
connectivity infrastructure,
there are still areas where
infrastructure development is
ongoing.
Interconnectivity Challenges
Interconnecting multiple data centers &
to external networks/cloud providers can
present challenges. Ensuring seamless,
diverse link options & maintaining high-
speed links can be complex and require
careful planning.
The cost of connectivity services, internet
access & high-speed connections, can be a
challenge for data centers in Malaysia.
Balancing the need for high-quality
connectivity with cost considerations can be a
significant factor for data center operators.

8. CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS
FOR DATA CENTER OPERATORS
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9. What is needed?
1 High-Speed Connectivity, Scalable Network
Infrastructure, Redundancy & Resiliency
Incorporating Distributed Data Center & Edge
Computing
Internet Exchange Points & Cloud Connectivity
Monitoring & Management
Security & Compliance
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10. Common Connectivity for Data Center
IXP Internet Exchange
Points
Interconnect
with other DC
Cloud Service
Provider
Carrier Network/ISP
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11. Build with these 3 points in mind!
Scalability Flexibility
Effective
Management
Scalability, flexibility, and effective management of
connectivity solutions are essential for data centers to adapt to
evolving needs, accommodate growth, and optimize operations.
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12. Scalability
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE: Implement a
scalable network architecture that allows for
easy expansion and growth. Use modular
designs, such as spine-and-leaf or fabric-based
architectures, that support seamless scaling of
network capacity and bandwidth.
ELASTIC CONNECTIVITY: Deploy connectivity
solutions that offer elastic bandwidth provisioning,
allowing data center operators to scale up or down
based on demand. This can include flexible
contracts with service providers that enable quick
adjustments to bandwidth requirements.
SCALABLE INFRASTRCTURE: Build a scalable physical infrastructure with sufficient capacity
and space for future equipment and connectivity needs. Plan for expansion, cabling, capacity and
power distribution to accommodate growth.
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13. Flexibility
MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS: Offer a
range of connectivity options to customers,
including different network speeds, technologies,
and service providers. This allows customers to
choose the most suitable connectivity solution
based on their specific requirements.
HYBRID CONNECTIVITY: Support hybrid cloud
and multi-cloud deployments by providing
connectivity options that seamlessly integrate with
public cloud providers. This can include direct
connections to clouds, or software-defined
interconnects.
INTEROPERABILITY: Ensure that connectivity solutions are compatible with various networking
technologies and standards. This facilitates integration with different customer environments and
enables flexibility in adopting new technologies or protocols.
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14. Effective Connectivity Management
NETWORK MONITORING & ANALYTICS:
Implement robust network monitoring tools and
analytics platforms to gain real-time visibility into
network performance, traffic patterns, and
potential bottlenecks. This allows proactive
identification and resolution of connectivity issues
and ensures optimal performance.
AUTOMATION & ORCHESTRATION: Leverage
automation and orchestration tools to streamline
connectivity provisioning, configuration, and
management processes. This simplifies network
operations, reduces manual errors, and improves
efficiency.
CENTRALIZE MANAGEMENT & CONTROL: Implement a centralized management system that
provides a single pane of glass view for monitoring and managing connectivity across the data
center. This allows for consistent policy enforcement, streamlined troubleshooting, and efficient
management of connectivity resources.
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15. Investment Required for DC Operators
Equipment cost – 1G/10G/40G/100G/400G/800G
Manpower cost, team of experience engineers/
technicians to manage the network
infrastructure
IPLC, IP Transit, Dark Fiber, Bandwidth,
MetroE
And many other running/setup cost
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16. THAT’S TOO MUCH TO MANAGE
CAN YOU HELP US INSTEAD?
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WAIT…

17. OUR SOLUTION FOR
DATA CENTER OPERATORS
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18. X86’s Solution for Data Center Operators 4

19. X86’s Solution for Data Center Operators
Partnership with X86 Network
Giving the most significant business advantage to you by focusing on your
core business while maintaining a scalable connectivity infrastructure.
Leverage on our investment to your Data Center
Offer connectivity services to your customers by leveraging on our network
infrastructure.
High Capacity, Low Latency Connection
We build our network with demand in mind. 100G is yesterday’s word.
Highly Interconnected DC Hub
Put your data center service on the map and interconnect with other DC facility, DC
operators, cloud service providers, telco’s and to the rest of the world.
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20. Current Point of Presence in MY & SG
Kuala Lumpur Cyberjaya
• AIMS, KL
• Bangsar South
• KL Sentral
• TM Brickfields
• CX1
• MY01 (CX2)
• MY02 (CX5)
• NTT
• TM KVDC
• CJ1/CJ2
• Starcentral
Singapore
Johor
* 2H 2023/1H 2024
• Equinix SG1/SG3
• Equinix SG2
• Global Switch
• 1-Net 750D/750E
• NTT SGDC
• Digital Realty Jurong
• Digital Realty Loyang
• Epsilon Global Hub
• Menara Ansar
• Iskandar Nusajaya DC Park
• KIDEX/Sedenak DC Park
..and over 100 Data Centres
across the globe
Lets collaborate!
Be part of ever growing
interconnected DC network
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21. X86 NETWORK
Better connectivity, Enhancing business capabilities
24/7 NOC
Support
Highly qualified &
experienced support engineer
manning our 24/7/365
Network Operation Centre.
Next Business
Day Activation
Next business day connectivity
service activation for domestic
on-net locations.
Up To 99.9%
Our Self-healing network
ensures a highly resilient,
highly reliable service for your
mission-critical infrastructure.
Committed
to Quality
We are committed to best
practice with consistent
performance and value, paired
with the highest quality
services.
Global Ethernet Services
Internet Exchange (IX) &
Cloud Extend Services
Data Centre Interconnect (DCI)
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
SLA Flexible
Contract Management
We promote flexibility in
contract management, fostering
collaboration, and decomposing
rigid contract terms and
conditions.
Free
Consultation
We welcome you to share
with us your problem and
issues that needed to be
addressed on your network
infrastructure.
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22. Our People 4

23. CONCLUSION
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24. Connectivity plays a critical role in future-proofing data centers 5
Enabling Digital
Transformation
Supporting Increasing Data
Demands
Driving Innovation and
Agility
Enhancing Business
Continuity and Resilience
Supporting Remote Work &
Collaboration
Ensuring Security &
Compliance

25. Summary
Connectivity is the one of the key item on future-proofing data centers. It supports digital
transformation, accommodates increasing data demands, enables hybrid and edge computing,
enhances business continuity, facilitates remote work, drives innovation, and ensures security and
compliance. By investing in scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions, data centers can
position themselves for success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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