ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre providers. STT GDC Vietnam meets the Uptime Tier III standards in both the design and construction of its equipment infrastructure for DCs at the STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City 1 (previously referred to as VNG Data Center)
In response to the ever-evolving needs of Vietnamese businesses
Officially launched in November 2022, the STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City located in Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City has successfully undergone rigorous testing by the Uptime Institute and has been recognized as one of the top three state-of-the-art data centers in Vietnam to achieve Uptime Tier III certification for both design (TCDD) and installation equipment for data centers (TCCF).
It is also ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and PCI-DSS certified, offering a total IT load capacity of 9.6 megawatts. It is designed to meet the global standards of local and international banks, financial institutions, Internet exchange operators, local, regional and international network service providers, content delivery network providers, edge computing cloud providers and other enterprise segments. Strategically positioned as Ho Chi Minh City's first carrier-neutral connectivity hub, it provides network coverage from major local telecommunication operators and services including cloud access to leading providers, local leased lines and disaster recovery workspace. Customers in STT GDC will be able to establish a direct peering connection to VNGGames and VNG Cloud.
The Uptime Tier III certificate is granted by the Uptime Institute (USA), the world's leading and prestigious assessment standard system. A team of experienced experts will provide accurate and professional evaluations of the level of "precision" in the process of designing, constructing, operating, and managing the data center.
In the context of strong digital transformation, minimizing downtime to the maximum extent helps businesses control operating costs and optimize profits.
“We believe our partnership with STT GDC, a globally recognised leader in data center operations, will set new service standards worldwide for Vietnam's data center industry as well as introduce our products and services to international markets. Together, we are advancing the AI Cloud movement to support both regional and local businesses, in line with key trends in the digital economy,” stated Le Hong Minh, Founder & CEO of VNG Group.
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Modern, secure, and highly reliable data center in Vietnam
STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City covers an area of 7,800 square meters with a usable floor area of 3,100 square meters. It has the capacity to accommodate 1,600 server racks, with a design capacity of up to 10kW per rack. It provides a place where businesses can confidently host their servers with high levels of safety and security.
To achieve Tier III Certification Constructed Facility (TCCF) for data center, all equipment and machinery at the DC are carefully selected and imported from renowned manufacturers worldwide. The cooling system is modern and highly precise, with the ability to accurately control temperatures in each area, resulting in energy efficiency. STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City has an N+1 network system for both domestic and international connections, ensuring stable, secure, and highly reliable internet connectivity, along with easy connectivity to all network providers. STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City also has dedicated connections with the leading cloud computing providers, namely AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
The entire essential infrastructure at STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City is managed and monitored through a dedicated infrastructure management system called DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) tool. This system enables the on-site infrastructure management team to have detailed monitoring of all components throughout the data center, including power, cooling, network equipment, servers, and telecommunications connections.
STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City ensures businesses a secure digital infrastructure platform that meets international security criteria. This helps businesses save costs, focus on innovation activities, improve customer experience, increase revenue, and expand their scale.