What Console Connect does

Console Connect is a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and Software-Defined Interconnection platform operated as a subsidiary of PCCW Global, the international operating unit of Hong Kong's HKT Group. The platform layers a proprietary software fabric on top of PCCW Global's Tier 1 global network (autonomous system AS3941), enabling customers to provision on-demand connectivity between clouds, data centers, enterprise sites, applications, offices, and edge/IoT devices across 1,100+ data center locations in 90+ countries. The company is registered in Hong Kong (Console Connect (HK) Limited) and maintains group operations including a South Africa entity (Gateway Communications Pty Ltd).

The platform's core product portfolio comprises Access Ports (the network entry point), Layer 2 point-to-point connections, and Layer 3 CloudRouter for multi-cloud networking, complemented by Internet On-Demand (Tier 1 business internet), IXaaS (automated peering with leading Internet Exchanges), Edge SIM (global IoT/edge cellular connectivity), and a Marketplace for SaaS and security solutions. A managed services layer adds MPLS VPN, Global Ethernet, Global Internet Access, and Global Media Transport, alongside a security suite covering Anti-DDoS, Managed Firewall, Cloud WAF, Threat Intelligence (using machine learning), Malware Protection, and Cloud Email Protection. Direct, automated integrations exist with 12+ cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Vultr, OVHcloud) and SaaS platforms (F5). A Network API layer (api.consoleconnect.com) and a Looking Glass tool expose the platform to developers and technical buyers.

Console Connect employs a hybrid go-to-market model: product-led growth via a self-serve portal (app.consoleconnect.com) with real-time pricing, enterprise field sales for large managed services deals, channel partners (Upstack, Intelisys, Connectbase, Cloudscene, Avant, oXto, Inflect), and marketplace listings (AWS Marketplace, Oracle Cloud Marketplace, Equinix, Digital Realty ServiceFabric). Revenue is generated from usage-based on-demand connectivity, recurring subscriptions, managed services with 24/7 SLAs, IoT/Edge SIM subscriptions, and colocation resale, billed in US Dollars with contract flexibility as short as a day. Customer segments are horizontal: global enterprises with complex multi-cloud networking needs, carriers and service providers requiring wholesale interconnect, organizations seeking fully managed network services, and IoT/edge deployments.

Name

Console Connect

Legal name

Console Connect (HK) Limited

Website

https://consoleconnect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Console Connect is a Network-as-a-Service platform, operated by PCCW Global, that provides on-demand software-defined interconnection between 1,100+ data centers, 12+ major cloud providers, and edge/IoT devices across 90+ countries. It serves global enterprises, carriers, and managed-service customers via a hybrid self-serve, enterprise sales, and channel partner model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) / Software-Defined Interconnection

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) & On-Demand Connectivity (HDABALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data/Apps Connectivity & Adapters (Connectors, Drivers, SDKs) (HDAEAIAK)

Keywords

• Network as a service
• Software defined interconnection
• Cloud connectivity platform
• Interconnection services
• Managed network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-Demand Connectivity Services: Usage and subscription-based pricing for Access Ports, Layer 2 point-to-point connections, Layer 3 CloudRouter services, and Premium Internet Access. Real-time pricing with pay-as-you-go options and contract lengths as short as a day.
2. Subscription Services: Recurring monthly or period-based billing for port services, managed network services, and connectivity solutions. Initial service fees plus recurring service fees with automatic renewal capabilities.
3. Managed Network Services: Comprehensive managed end-to-end network infrastructure services including MPLS VPN, Global Ethernet, Global Internet Access, and Media Transport. Additional fees for security solutions (Managed Anti-DDoS, Managed Firewall, Cloud WAF, Malware Protection).
4. IoT Services: Edge SIM connectivity services for IoT devices with global coverage and management capabilities.
5. Colocation Resale: Resale of colocation services including Rack Space, Private Cage Space, Private Room Space, Cross-connects, and Power Services at partner data center facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Console Connect is a Software-Defined Interconnection platform that delivers Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) connectivity. It enables on-demand, private, secure connections between enterprises, cloud providers, data centers, and IoT/edge devices via a global Tier 1 IP backbone (AS3941). Customers provision Layer 2 point-to-point, Layer 3 multi-cloud (CloudRouter), Internet on-demand, IXaaS peering, and Edge SIM connectivity in minutes through a self-serve portal or APIs, complemented by managed network and security services.

Product overview

Console Connect is a Software-Defined Interconnection platform and Network-as-a-Service provider that enables secure, on-demand connectivity between clouds, data centers, applications, offices, and devices. The platform operates through a unified portal where users provision connections in minutes. The core product portfolio includes Access Ports (entry points), Layer 2 point-to-point connections, and Layer 3 CloudRouter for multi-cloud networking. Additional services encompass Edge SIM for IoT, Internet On-Demand via Tier 1 network (AS3941), Marketplace for SaaS/security solutions, IXaaS for Internet Exchange peering, Managed Network Services (MPLS VPN, Global Ethernet), and comprehensive security solutions including Anti-DDoS, Managed Firewall, Cloud WAF, Threat Intelligence, and Malware Protection. The platform connects to 1,100+ data center locations and major cloud providers including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Vultr, and OVHcloud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CloudRouter®: Layer 3 CloudRouter service providing seamless and secure multi-cloud networking
• IXaaS
• Edge SIM
• ServiceFabric

Products and services

• Access Ports Entry-point service connecting customers to Console Connect's global network fabric through physical or virtual ports at data center locations; the on-ramp to all other platform services.
• Layer 2 (Point-to-Point) Dedicated Layer 2 private connections between two endpoints with guaranteed quality of service, provisioned on demand in minutes with flexible bandwidth.
• Layer 3 CloudRouter Multi-cloud Layer 3 networking service that dynamically and securely routes traffic between multiple endpoints across clouds and enterprise sites.
• Edge SIM (IoT Connectivity) Global cellular IoT connectivity service that securely orchestrates and manages edge devices from device to cloud via SIM-based connectivity.
• Internet On-Demand Premium business internet access delivered on demand over Console Connect's Tier 1 global network (AS3941) with flexible bandwidth provisioning.
• IXaaS (Internet Exchange as a Service) Automated service that enables peering with the world's leading Internet Exchanges through the Console Connect platform.
• Managed Network Services Fully managed connectivity solutions including MPLS VPN, Global Ethernet, Global Internet Access, and Global Media Transport with 24/7 support and end-to-end SLAs.
• Marketplace Digital marketplace for discovering, purchasing, and bundling complementary solutions including SaaS providers and security platforms alongside Console Connect connectivity.
• Colocation Resale Resale of colocation space at partner data center facilities, including rack space, private cage space, private room space, cross-connects, and power services.
• Anti-DDoS Protection Distributed denial-of-service protection service backed by worldwide scrubbing centers to mitigate volumetric and application-layer DDoS attacks.
• Managed Firewall Service Managed firewall service providing configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise firewall infrastructure to reduce operational complexity.
• Managed Cloud WAF Service Managed cloud web application firewall that detects, monitors, and blocks malicious HTTP/HTTPS traffic targeting web applications.
• Cloud Email Protection Service Cloud-based email security service defending organizations against email-borne attacks such as phishing, malware, and business email compromise.
• Malware Protection Service Zero-day malware identification service that operates non-intrusively without requiring network probe deployment within customer environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provision a network connection in minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect cloud connectivity partnership enabling Console Connect customers to connect to Google Cloud through dedicated network connections.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Direct Connect partnership providing dedicated cloud connectivity through Console Connect's platform. Available via AWS Marketplace listing.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure Direct Connect partnership enabling private connectivity to Microsoft Azure cloud services through Console Connect platform.
• IBM CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect cloud connectivity partnership for IBM Cloud customers requiring dedicated network connections.
• Oracle CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle Cloud connectivity partnership available through Console Connect platform and Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
• Huawei CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect cloud connectivity partnership enabling connection to Huawei Cloud services.
• Alibaba CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud connectivity partnership providing direct access to Alibaba Cloud through Console Connect platform.
• Tencent CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect cloud connectivity partnership for Tencent Cloud customers.
• Vultr CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud connectivity partnership for Vultr Cloud customers requiring dedicated network access.
• OVHcloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect cloud connectivity partnership for OVHcloud customers.
• F5 NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationSaaS connectivity partnership enabling secure connections to F5 application security and delivery services.
• Digital Realty (ServiceFabric)coreTechnology or IntegrationServiceFabric platform partnership through Digital Realty for automated interconnection within data centre ecosystems.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace partnership making Console Connect available through Equinix ecosystem for colocation customers.
• UpstackmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner agreement for managed service sales and customer acquisition in the agent channel.
• IntelisysmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner relationship for technology services distribution and sales.
• ConnectbaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner ecosystem platform for connectivity services distribution.
• CloudsceneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner directory and marketplace listing for visibility and customer discovery.
• AvantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner marketplace listing through Avant platform for connectivity services.
• oXtominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner marketplace listing through oXto platform.
• InflectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner marketplace listing for data centre and connectivity services discovery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Megaport: Independent Network-as-a-Service platform providing on-demand, software-defined connectivity between data centers and cloud providers. Closest direct competitor to Console Connect with a comparable self-serve, elastic port and virtual cross-connect model.
• Equinix Fabric: Equinix's software-defined interconnection service offering on-demand, software-driven connections between participants inside Equinix IBX data centers. Directly overlaps with Console Connect's on-demand port and cross-connect offering.
• Aryaka Networks: Managed SD-WAN and private network connectivity provider serving global enterprises with multi-cloud and site-to-cloud connections. Overlaps with Console Connect's managed connectivity and Layer 3 cloud routing.
• PacketFabric: Network-as-a-Service provider delivering on-demand, private, software-defined connectivity between data centers and clouds. Closely comparable to Console Connect in target customers (enterprises, carriers) and elastic, API-driven provisioning.
• Digital Realty ServiceExchange / ServiceFabric: Digital Realty's SDN-based interconnection fabric inside PlatformDIGITAL data centers. A direct peer for on-demand cross-connects and cloud on-ramps, and a Console Connect partner.

Emerging players

• Cato Networks: SASE-focused cloud-native provider that bundles SD-WAN, security, and global private networking. Competes with Console Connect in enterprise multi-site and cloud connectivity, with a software-first delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Zayo Group: Large global fiber and bandwidth infrastructure provider offering wavelength, Ethernet, IP, and cloud connectivity services. Competes with Console Connect's Ethernet and managed services as part of a broader connectivity portfolio.
• Cloudflare Network Services: Cloudflare's Magic WAN, Magic Transit, and network interconnect offerings increasingly address private multi-cloud and inter-DC connectivity. Adjacent incumbent with growing overlap in cloud on-ramps and private networking.
• Colt Technology Services: Global B2B telecommunications provider offering Ethernet, wavelength, and on-demand connectivity services via its IQ Network. Direct overlap with Console Connect's global Ethernet and on-demand products.
• Lumen Technologies: Global communications and network services provider with enterprise Ethernet, wavelength, and cloud connectivity products. Broad incumbent competing in managed connectivity and cloud on-ramps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/consoleconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConsoleConnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consoleconnect

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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