DCConnect Global

What DCConnect Global does

DCConnect Global is a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, incorporated in Hong Kong as DCConnect Global Limited and headquartered in Singapore, that operates a software-defined platform for global connectivity, cloud interconnection, and remote Internet Exchange peering. Its flagship product, DC Gateway, was recognized by MEF Forum as the Best NaaS Provider in APAC (2023), and the underlying architecture is built on Software-Defined Networking (SDN) with proprietary components including a Unique Path Scanner for optimal routing, a blockchain-based billing and inter-carrier credit-rating module (MEF3.0 PoC Award winner), and a marketed "Autonomous Networking" capability. Supporting platforms include WebPricing — a free, real-time self-service quoting tool covering 1,000+ endpoints across 63 countries — and a Swagger-documented API Gateway for programmatic network integration.

The company monetizes through five revenue streams: global connectivity services (data center interconnection, IEPL/IPLC, dark fiber, local access), internet services (IP transit, dedicated internet), NaaS platform subscriptions, remote peering to 10+ Internet Exchanges (SGIX, AMSIX, BBIX, HKIX, MYIX, idEX, JKTIX, EIE), and professional services. Pricing is hybrid — subscription and usage-based for connectivity, freemium/self-service for WebPricing — and go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, product-led growth via the WebPricing portal, API-first integration, and event-driven sales at MWC, ITW, PTC, GCCM, and other telecom conferences. Customers are primarily telecom carriers and operators, including China Mobile, China Telecom, Colt, Epsilon, Indosat, Telkom Indonesia, PCCW Global, HGC, Sparkle, VNPT, and SGIX.

DCConnect maintains regional offices across China (Beijing, Shenzhen), Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, with stated reach into 124 countries via its IG Networks partnership and 33,000+ European locations via Eurofiber. The company is private, has no disclosed funding rounds despite operating since 2016, and reports a headcount of 11–50 employees. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted from standalone APAC carrier connectivity toward global, partnership-driven distribution, with the 2024–2025 launch of Decentralized Telco SaaS (TeleverseDAO) suggesting an emerging pivot toward decentralized telco software alongside its core NaaS franchise.

Name

DCConnect Global

Legal name

DCConnect Global Limited

Website

https://www.dcconnectglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DCConnect Global is a Singapore-headquartered NaaS provider offering software-defined global connectivity, cloud interconnection, remote Internet Exchange peering, and API-driven network automation primarily to telecom carriers, operators, and cloud service providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Connectivity

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Interconnection (DCI) & Cross-Connects (HDABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Interconnection & Data Center Meet-Me Services (MMRs, carrier hotels, interconnect fabrics) (HDAIAEAK), Carrier-Neutral Interconnect & Meet-Me Room (MMR) Services (HDABALAD)

Keywords

• Network-as-a-service platform
• Software-defined networking solutions
• Data center interconnection services
• Remote internet exchange peering
• Global cloud connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Hang Dong

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Global Connectivity Services: Revenue from data center interconnection, cloud connect, IEPL/IPLC, local access circuits, dark fiber, and recovery on demand services. Offered on subscription or usage-based contracts.
2. Internet Services: IP Transit, broadband and dedicated internet access, and instant dedicated internet access services. May be priced on usage-based or subscription models.
3. NaaS Platform Subscriptions: DC Gateway, API Gateway, and SD-WAN solutions offered as service subscriptions with tiered pricing based on usage and features.
4. Remote Peering Services: Access to multiple Internet Exchanges through single contract, providing cost-effective peering solutions.
5. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and support services for network deployment and integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

DCConnect Global provides global data center interconnection, cloud connectivity, dedicated internet access, remote Internet Exchange peering, and SD-WAN services through its proprietary Network-as-a-Service platform DC Gateway and self-service WebPricing portal, enabling telecom operators and enterprises to procure and orchestrate connectivity across 63 countries and 1,000+ endpoints without physical colocation. The offering is delivered via SDN-based provisioning, an API Gateway, and award-winning billing/autonomous networking solutions for telcos, hyperscalers, and large enterprises.

Product overview

DCConnect Global operates as a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider offering a multi-platform architecture consisting of core connectivity services (Global Connectivity and Internet Services), NaaS platforms (WebPricing, DC Gateway, API Gateway), and Advanced Network solutions (SD-WAN, StarWAN, Blockchain & Billing Statement, Autonomous Networking). The company also provides Remote Peering services connecting to multiple Internet Exchanges globally. Their DC Gateway platform, recognized as Best NaaS Platform in APAC by MEF Forum, specializes in linking data centers, cloud platforms, and providing instant Direct Internet Access. The product portfolio is designed to streamline telco operations through SDN-based solutions and API-driven automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DC Gateway: Multi award-winning NaaS and SaaS platform for linking data centers, cloud, and instant Direct Internet Access (DIA).
• WebPricing
• API Gateway
• SD-WAN
• StarWAN
• Blockchain & Billing Statement
• Autonomous Networking
• Recovery on Demand

Products and services

• DC Gateway Multi award-winning NaaS and SaaS platform that links data centers, cloud platforms, and provides instant Direct Internet Access (DIA) for telecom carriers, cloud providers, and enterprises, featuring a Unique Path Scanner for optimal routing.
• WebPricing Free self-service pricing tool that delivers instant quotes for global data center interconnections, cloud connections, and dedicated internet access across 63 countries with access to 1,000+ endpoints, available 24/7 with real-time pricing.
• API Gateway API-driven telco automation gateway that enables programmatic access to connectivity services and network management, allowing customers to integrate and automate connectivity provisioning into their own systems and workflows.
• Data Center Interconnection Global DCI service providing secure, high-speed dedicated connections between data center facilities for seamless cross-site data transfer and on-demand capacity.
• Cloud Connect Cloud connectivity service providing private dedicated connections to major public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Oracle, and Tencent Cloud.
• IEPL/IPLC International Private Leased Circuit services for point-to-point international connectivity with guaranteed bandwidth and quality of service between global locations.
• Dark Fiber Dedicated fiber infrastructure service providing exclusive, unmanaged fiber optic capacity for organizations requiring maximum control, scalability, and security over their physical network.
• Local Access Circuit Local access circuit services providing last-mile connectivity solutions that connect customer premises to the broader global network.
• Recovery on Demand Disaster recovery as a service solution enabling instant cloud-based business continuity and data protection capabilities for enterprises.
• IP Transit IP transit service providing internet backbone connectivity and global routing for network operators and enterprises needing upstream internet access.
• Broadband and Dedicated Internet Dedicated internet access services providing exclusive, uncontended bandwidth for business-critical connectivity with guaranteed performance levels.
• Instant Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Instant provisioning Direct Internet Access service enabling rapid on-demand deployment of dedicated internet connectivity for businesses across global locations.
• SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network solution optimizing network management and performance across distributed enterprise networks with centralized policy and automation.
• StarWAN Enterprise network connectivity solution offering global reach and optimized routing for interconnecting distributed enterprise sites with hub-and-spoke topology.
• Blockchain & Billing Statement Blockchain-based billing statement solution for telecom services enabling automated inter-carrier credit ratings and transparent transaction processing; awarded Best Blockchain Solution Provider and MEF3.0 PoC Award.
• Autonomous Networking AI-driven autonomous networking solution enabling zero-touch infrastructure management and fully automated network operations for telecom operators and enterprises.
• Remote Peering Remote IX Peering service connecting customers to over 10 global Internet Exchanges (SGIX, AMSIX, BBIX, HKIX, MYIX, idEX, JKTIX, EIE) through a single contract, eliminating the need for physical colocation and multiple individual IX agreements.
• ASIA IX Asia-focused internet exchange solution enabling regional peering and traffic exchange within the Asia-Pacific market via DCConnect's platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to pricing across 63 countries with 1,000+ endpoints through self-service platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, innovation and minor.

• IG NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Strategic alliance expanding automation and global reach. IG Networks serves carriers and operators across 124 countries spanning the Americas with particular strength, connecting +80 million access points to +6500 endpoints situated in +1000 Data Centers worldwide.
• EurofibermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Strategic API integration launching smart search platform bringing real-time connectivity pricing to 33,000+ European locations. Introduces self-enriching discovery model transforming how enterprises access network pricing across Europe.
• OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2025Strategic partnership with Orange to advance network automation and global connectivity. DCConnect Global, as a pioneering leader in Telco NaaS and intelligent network automation, formed this partnership to expand network automation capabilities and global reach.
• Phibee TelecommajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025Partnership to make internet pricing in France accessible through WebPricing platform. Leverages collaboration to deliver free and transparent connectivity solutions across 411,155 buildings in France.
• Orchest TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024Expanded automation partnership. Orchest Technologies CEO Jeremy Villalobos appeared on DCConnect podcast discussing AI and automation in telecom. Partnership enables automated network connectivity and integration.
• PCCW GlobalmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2019SDI (Software-Defined Interconnection) collaboration extending global reach. Partnership enables PCCW Global customers to access DCConnect NaaS platform capabilities.
• R3innovationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019MEF3.0 PoC partnership for blockchain-based inter-carrier credit ratings. DCConnect won MEF3.0 PoC Award for Automated Inter-Carrier Credit Ratings Using Blockchain technology through this partnership.
• SGIX (Singapore Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership enabling customers to peer with SGIX through DCConnect's single contract solution. SGIX provides 100G ports at Equinix SG1 or Global Switch for peering connections.
• AMSIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with leading Internet Exchange enabling cost-effective peering with flexible 1G port sizes and single L2 pipe (one to many) configuration.
• BBIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with BBIX (Bangkok Internet Exchange) enabling peering connectivity without physical presence.
• HKIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with Hong Kong Internet Exchange enabling peering connectivity for customers.
• MYIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with Malaysia Internet Exchange enabling peering connectivity in the region.
• idEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with Indonesia Internet Exchange enabling peering connectivity for Indonesian networks.
• JKTIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with Jakarta Internet Exchange enabling peering connectivity in Indonesia.
• EIE (Equinix Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationRemote peering partnership with Equinix Internet Exchange enabling peering connectivity through Equinix's global IX infrastructure.
• HGC Global CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast collaboration featuring Samuel Cheung, Manager of Technology and Network Strategy at HGC Global Communications discussing automation in telecommunications.
• Console ConnectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast collaboration exploring SDN (Software-Defined Network) and AI in Telecom. Console Connect is a connectivity platform by CCL Concepts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• PacketFabric: NaaS provider offering automated, on-demand connectivity between data centers and cloud providers across North America and Europe. Comparable business model as a pure-play SDN connectivity platform targeting enterprise and wholesale customers.
• Console Connect (PCCW Global): Software-defined interconnection platform from PCCW Global providing on-demand global connectivity, cloud direct connections, and remote peering. Closest direct competitor given similar SDN/NaaS model, target customer base of carriers and enterprises, and comparable service catalog spanning DCI, cloud connect, and IX access.
• Epsilon Telecommunications: Global connectivity and NaaS provider offering on-demand ethernet, cloud connectivity, and remote peering to enterprises and carriers. Direct competitor with similar wholesale/carrier customer base; in fact a DCConnect customer/partner for remote peering, illustrating the dual competitor-and-customer dynamic.
• Megaport: Leading global NaaS provider offering Software Defined Networking services, data center interconnection, and cloud connectivity through 1,000+ enabled locations. Direct competitor serving the same enterprise and carrier segment with a comparable SDN-based marketplace model.

Broad incumbents

• Colt Technology Services: Established global B2B telecommunications and NaaS provider with extensive owned fiber network across Europe and APAC. Offers enterprise SDN services, cloud connectivity, and DC interconnection as part of a wider voice/data/wave services portfolio; competes with DCConnect in SD-WAN and DCI.
• Equinix Fabric: Digital services platform from Equinix providing on-demand, software-defined interconnection across 250+ Equinix IBX data centers globally. Major incumbent offering competing DCI, cloud connect, and IX services as part of a larger colocation and interconnection portfolio.
• Zayo Group: Large-scale global bandwidth infrastructure and NaaS provider with owned fiber networks across North America and Europe. Offers DCI, cloud connect, and wavelength services that compete with DCConnect's core enterprise connectivity portfolio.
• NTT Communications (NTT Data / GIN): Global tier-1 carrier and data center operator providing IPLC, cloud connectivity, and IP transit services through its Global IP Network and Tier 1 data centers. Competes with DCConnect in international DCI and cloud-connect procurement in APAC.
• HGC Global Communications: Hong Kong-based international carrier and NaaS provider offering global data, voice, cloud, and IPX services. Comparable tier-2 carrier audience and overlapping international point-to-point service set; HGC also appears as a DCConnect partner/prospect.
• Lumen Technologies: Global enterprise technology and telecommunications provider with substantial fiber footprint and an enterprise NaaS product (Lumen Cloud Connect, Edge services). Competes with DCConnect for enterprise DCI and cloud connectivity budgets, particularly in North America and EMEA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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