MILESTONES
Trace ST Telemedia's 25 years through its key milestones
As of 5 December 2019
Increased investment in Datameer
Invested in Seattle-based 2nd Watch, a managed cloud service provider in the US
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres acquired the remaining stake in STT Tai Seng in Singapore
Launched LEAP, a managed security and cloud IT service provider, in Singapore
Invested in Singapore-headquartered Cloud Comrade, a managed cloud services provider with presence also in Malaysia and Indonesia
Ceased to hold interests in CenturyLink
Invested in Bespin Global, a managed cloud service provider company serving the South Korea and China market
Level 3 Communications was merged into CenturyLink
Invested in Instart, a web application performance and security services company located in the US
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres acquired control of VIRTUS Data Centres in the UK
Invested in Armor, a global cloud security company based in Dallas
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres acquired a majority stake in Tata Communications’ data centre business in Singapore
STT refreshed its corporate identity after 22 years and launched its first brand extension – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Invested in US-headquartered Moogsoft, a pioneer in artificial intelligence for IT operations
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres acquired a majority stake in Tata Communications’ data centre business in India
Divested interests in ST Teleport
Launched first multi-currency medium-term note programme and issued an inaugural 10-year bond
Made first infrastructure technology investment in San Francisco-headquartered Datameer, a data preparation and exploration software company
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres invested in VIRTUS Data Centres, UK’s fastest growing data centre provider
Announced plan to build Singapore flagship data centre through ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Invested in GDS Services, China’s data centre service provider, and started wholly owned ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Became the single largest shareholder of U Mobile
Global Crossing was merged into Level 3 Communications
Invested in SKY Cable, Philippines’ cable TV and broadband service provider
Invested in U Mobile, Malaysia’s data-centric telecommunications company
Divested interests in Indosat
Invested in Lao Telecom Company, a full service telecommunications company in Laos
Received the Singapore 1000 award for highest sales/ turnover growth (Communications, Transport and Storage) by DP Information Group
Divested interests in Equinix
Global Crossing was re-listed on NASDAQ
Listing of StarHub and TeleChoice on Singapore Exchange
Merged ST Mobile Data and SunPage into TeleChoice, creating an integrated telecommunications solutions provider with a regional presence
Acquired a majority stake in US-based Global Crossing, the world’s first integrated global IP-based network provider
Merged i-STT, together with Pihana Pacific, into Equinix, creating the world’s largest network-neutral IBX data centre company
Invested in Indosat, Indonesia’s second largest mobile phone operator and leading provider of telecommunications services
Merged Singapore Cable Vision into StarHub, positioning StarHub for a ‘quadruple power play’ of service offerings combining mobile, pay TV, broadband and fixed network services
Launched StarHub as the second full-fledged telecommunications company
Launched wholly-owned Singapore-headquartered i-STT, a pioneer in the advanced carrier-neutral data centre and Internet exchange business in Asia
Merged CyberWay into StarHub
Divested interests in BellSouth New Zealand
Launched Singapore-headquartered TeleChoice as a regional distributor of telecommunications equipment and accessories
The StarHub consortium won both fixed and cellular licences in Singapore
Launched SunPage, an innovative radio paging service provider in Singapore
Launched CyberWay, a premier internet service provider in Singapore
Entered into a joint venture with China Huaneng Group to rollout GSM network in Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality, China
Entered into a joint venture with China Unicom to rollout a nationwide paging network in China
Launched Singapore Cable Vision, Singapore’s first cable TV network
Launched ST Teleport, a Singapore-based full-service satellite and broadcasting solution provider
Launched ST Mobile Data, a two-way wireless data communications solutions and services provider in Singapore
Invested in BellSouth New Zealand, New Zealand’s only GSM network
ST Telemedia started operations