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HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has collaborated with Global Switch, a leading data centre operator, to deliver highly resilient and advanced data management solutions for enterprise customers. Leveraging HKBN's world-class fibre network infrastructure and one-stop managed services, the collaboration can address the surging demand for high-performance computing and efficient data storage in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Global Switch Hong Kong, located in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, is one of the largest carrier- and cloud-neutral data centres in Hong Kong, spanning an area of 70,545 square metres of space with a 100 MVA of power supply. It is the first data centre in Hong Kong to utilise direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology for higher compute density within the same physical footprint compared to traditional cooling methods. This innovation supports the growing demand for high-performance computing, while achieving the Platinum level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for energy efficiency.
With its advanced sustainability features, this facility helps users meet their environmental, social, and governance requirements. Designed for excellent scalability and efficient power management, Global Switch Hong Kong is well-engineered to handle energy-intensive workloads, such as high-performance computing, AI applications, and large-scale server operations.
Strategically located near TKO Connect – Hong Kong's first and only dual submarine fibre cable system co-invested by HKBN – this Global Switch facility offers tremendous advantages for enterprises and advanced technologies. This prime location ensures robust network resilience and ultra-low latency, making it particularly suitable for AI-driven applications which require high-speed data transfer.
Dr. Gabriel Leung, CEO of HKBN Enterprise Solutions, stated: "The AI boom has significantly increased the demand for data centre solutions. As a key financial and information hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong has the advantage of connecting Mainland China and global markets, leading to a critical demand for reliable, high-performance data centres. By partnering with Global Switch and integrating its world-class facilities with HKBNES's infrastructure and end-to-end hosting services, we will empower enterprise customers to scale efficiently and stay ahead in the competitive landscape."
Eric Liu, Managing Director, Global Switch Hong Kong, said: "Last year, we showcased the latest in liquid cooling technology at our Hong Kong data centre, and are continuing to see strong demand from customers seeking efficient and sustainable AI and high-performance computing deployments. We are pleased to partner with HKBNES, providing access to our highly flexible, market-leading infrastructure for the region's most innovative businesses, and supporting the growth of the local AI industry."
Jon Arnold, Executive Group Director, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Global Switch, said: "We are pleased to be partnering with HKBNES to deliver our high-performance and highly resilient data centre solutions. As part of Global Switch's world-class platform, our Hong Kong data centre offers the scalability, resilience, and cutting-edge cooling technology needed to support the region's growing AI and digital infrastructure demands."
About HKBN Enterprise Solutions
HKBN Enterprise Solutions ("HKBNES") is the arm of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK stock code: 1310) ("HKBN"). As a leading provider of system integration ICT services, HKBNES specialises in developing enterprise solutions. With a professional team and profound experience, along with HKBN's unique tri-carrier network, HKBNES offers enterprises with one-stop comprehensive digital transformation solutions. These solutions include cloud and data centre services, cybersecurity, smart and digital solutions, and more. For more information about HKBNES, please visit www.hkbnes.com.
About Global Switch
Global Switch is a leading owner, operator and developer of large-scale, carrier- and cloud-neutral, multi-customer data centres in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1998, Global Switch has a proven business model and demonstrable track record, and is one of the highest credit-rated data centre companies in the world with investment-grade credit ratings from Fitch, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings.
Global Switch is a vital strategic partner for customers that require secure and resilient data centre services with scalable capacity and high-level customer service. Its focus is on providing high power density suitable for HPC and AI deployments with both air and liquid-cooled optionality, as well as highly resilient, central, low latency, network-dense locations in prime city centre locations and internet hubs close to its customers on the edge of financial and business districts. Global Switch's data centres operate exclusively in the Tier I markets of Europe and Asia-Pacific to Tier III or higher, currently total around 388,000 sq m (4,200,000 sq ft) of floor space, and are occupied by a broad range of customers, global and national, large and small, including government organisations, financial institutions, enterprises, global systems integrators, telecommunication carriers, cloud and managed service providers, and other hosting businesses. For more information, visit: www.globalswitch.com.
HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has collaborated with Global Switch, a leading data centre operator, to deliver highly resilient and advanced data management solutions for enterprise customers. Leveraging HKBN's world-class fibre network infrastructure and one-stop managed services, the collaboration can address the surging demand for high-performance computing and efficient data storage in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Global Switch Hong Kong, located in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, is one of the largest carrier- and cloud-neutral data centres in Hong Kong, spanning an area of 70,545 square metres of space with a 100 MVA of power supply. It is the first data centre in Hong Kong to utilise direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology for higher compute density within the same physical footprint compared to traditional cooling methods. This innovation supports the growing demand for high-performance computing, while achieving the Platinum level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for energy efficiency.
With its advanced sustainability features, this facility helps users meet their environmental, social, and governance requirements. Designed for excellent scalability and efficient power management, Global Switch Hong Kong is well-engineered to handle energy-intensive workloads, such as high-performance computing, AI applications, and large-scale server operations.
Strategically located near TKO Connect – Hong Kong's first and only dual submarine fibre cable system co-invested by HKBN – this Global Switch facility offers tremendous advantages for enterprises and advanced technologies. This prime location ensures robust network resilience and ultra-low latency, making it particularly suitable for AI-driven applications which require high-speed data transfer.
Dr. Gabriel Leung, CEO of HKBN Enterprise Solutions, stated: "The AI boom has significantly increased the demand for data centre solutions. As a key financial and information hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong has the advantage of connecting Mainland China and global markets, leading to a critical demand for reliable, high-performance data centres. By partnering with Global Switch and integrating its world-class facilities with HKBNES's infrastructure and end-to-end hosting services, we will empower enterprise customers to scale efficiently and stay ahead in the competitive landscape."
Eric Liu, Managing Director, Global Switch Hong Kong, said: "Last year, we showcased the latest in liquid cooling technology at our Hong Kong data centre, and are continuing to see strong demand from customers seeking efficient and sustainable AI and high-performance computing deployments. We are pleased to partner with HKBNES, providing access to our highly flexible, market-leading infrastructure for the region's most innovative businesses, and supporting the growth of the local AI industry."
Jon Arnold, Executive Group Director, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Global Switch, said: "We are pleased to be partnering with HKBNES to deliver our high-performance and highly resilient data centre solutions. As part of Global Switch's world-class platform, our Hong Kong data centre offers the scalability, resilience, and cutting-edge cooling technology needed to support the region's growing AI and digital infrastructure demands."
About HKBN Enterprise Solutions
HKBN Enterprise Solutions ("HKBNES") is the arm of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK stock code: 1310) ("HKBN"). As a leading provider of system integration ICT services, HKBNES specialises in developing enterprise solutions. With a professional team and profound experience, along with HKBN's unique tri-carrier network, HKBNES offers enterprises with one-stop comprehensive digital transformation solutions. These solutions include cloud and data centre services, cybersecurity, smart and digital solutions, and more. For more information about HKBNES, please visit www.hkbnes.com.
About Global Switch
Global Switch is a leading owner, operator and developer of large-scale, carrier- and cloud-neutral, multi-customer data centres in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1998, Global Switch has a proven business model and demonstrable track record, and is one of the highest credit-rated data centre companies in the world with investment-grade credit ratings from Fitch, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings.
Global Switch is a vital strategic partner for customers that require secure and resilient data centre services with scalable capacity and high-level customer service. Its focus is on providing high power density suitable for HPC and AI deployments with both air and liquid-cooled optionality, as well as highly resilient, central, low latency, network-dense locations in prime city centre locations and internet hubs close to its customers on the edge of financial and business districts. Global Switch's data centres operate exclusively in the Tier I markets of Europe and Asia-Pacific to Tier III or higher, currently total around 388,000 sq m (4,200,000 sq ft) of floor space, and are occupied by a broad range of customers, global and national, large and small, including government organisations, financial institutions, enterprises, global systems integrators, telecommunication carriers, cloud and managed service providers, and other hosting businesses. For more information, visit: www.globalswitch.com.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
HKBN Enterprise Solutions Teams Up with Global Switch Unveils Liquid Cooled Data Centre Co-location Services for High-Performance Compute Solutions
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Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
