- Digital Realty extends its ServiceFabric cloud platform to new locations in Asia and Africa.
- The move builds on growing demand for hybrid IT setups and direct cloud access in emerging markets.
What happened: ServiceFabric expands with AWS routes in Singapore and Johannesburg
Digital Realty has expanded its ServiceFabric connectivity platform by launching two new AWS Direct Connect on-ramps in Singapore and Johannesburg. These routes allow businesses in these areas to access Amazon Web Services (AWS) directly and securely without relying on public internet paths. The rollout is part of a broader strategy to improve access to cloud services across Asia and Africa.
ServiceFabric is designed to support interconnectivity between different data environments. It provides access to cloud services, network providers, and other IT resources through a central platform. The new AWS routes are located in Digital Realty’s SIN10 data centre in Singapore and JNB11 facility in Johannesburg. According to Digital Realty, the platform supports scalable and high-performance cloud use cases, and is aimed at businesses looking to integrate hybrid IT and multi-cloud models more effectively.
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Why it’s important
This expansion reflects a clear shift in where global cloud infrastructure growth is occurring. Singapore is a long-standing tech hub in Southeast Asia, while Johannesburg is gaining attention as a fast-developing digital market in Africa. The availability of AWS Direct Connect in these two cities lowers latency and improves data transfer security. This is key for enterprises moving workloads into cloud environments while keeping sensitive information safe.
In markets where internet infrastructure can be less predictable, direct on-ramps offer a more stable and predictable performance. As Amandeep Kochar, Digital Realty’s Senior VP of Service Innovation, explained, the aim is to “empower our customers to simplify and modernize their hybrid IT strategies.”
The announcement also follows similar moves by Equinix and Teraco to expand cloud connectivity in non-traditional markets. It signals increased competition to support cloud-first business models in regions that were previously under-served. As demand grows for distributed computing and data compliance, such investments may shape how IT systems are built in the coming years.
