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| Industry | Telecommunication |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 5, 2008 |
| Headquarters | CMC Tower, Duy Tan Stress, Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam |
Area served | |
| Products | Connectivity & Internet, Data Center, Cloud, Security, Managed Service |
| Brands | Aspire to inspire the digital world |
| Website | https://cmctelecom.vn |
CMC Telecom (officially CMC Telecommunications Infrastructure Corporation) is a Vietnamese telecommunications company established on 5 September 2008 as a subsidiary of CMC Technology Group.
In May 2015, the company became the first telecommunications infrastructure provider in Vietnam to have a foreign strategic investor, following a strategic investment agreement with TIME dotCom Berhad, one of Malaysia’s largest telecommunications groups.[1]
CMC Telecom operates the Cross Vietnam Cable System (CVCS), a national backbone network extending over 2,500 kilometres and directly connected to major global cloud and content providers. The company also operates three data centers located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with a combined capacity of approximately 3,000 racks.[2]
Since its founding, CMC Telecom has expanded from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) into a comprehensive telecommunications and digital services provider, offering internet transmission, data center, cloud computing, managed services, and cybersecurity solutions.[3]
History
[edit]2009 - 2015
[edit]CMC launched the first GPON-based FTTX Fiber Internet service in Vietnam.
In 2011, the company opened a branch in Da Nang[4] and became a member of the Asia Data Alliance. During the same year, it joined the Asia-Pacific Gateway (APG) international submarine cable consortium, expanding its regional connectivity.[5]
In January 2013, CMC Technology Group consolidated its telecommunications businesses by merging CMC Telecom and CMC TI into a single entity, the CMC Telecommunications Infrastructure Corporation.[6][7] The company subsequently entered an agreement with VCTV (later VTVcab) to deliver Internet services via cable television and,[8] in June 2013, signed a strategic cooperation deal with Telin, the international subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia. Telkom, Indonesia.[9]
In 2014, CMC Telecom obtained ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information-security management system applied to data-center services in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. [10] Later that year, it received a license from the Ministry of Information and Communications to provide IPTV (Pay TV) services.
In May 2015, the company became the first Vietnamese Internet service provider to establish a direct connection with Facebook, with Facebook and Akamai deploying servers in its data centers.[11] On 8 May 2015, TIME dotCom Berhad, one of Malaysia’s leading telecommunications groups, became CMC Telecom’s strategic investor, marking the first foreign equity partnership in Vietnam’s telecom-infrastructure sector.[1][12][13]
2016 - 2020
[edit]By 2016, CMC Telecom had become IBM’s exclusive managed-security-services partner in Vietnam and a Tier-1 Cloud Service Provider for Microsoft. The same year, APAC CIO Outlook Magazine listed the company among the Top 25 Promising Telecom Companies in Asia-Pacific.[14]
In December 2017, CMC Telecom commissioned the Cross Vietnam Cable System (CVCS)[2] a 2,500 km national backbone from Lang Son to Tay Ninh, directly connected to the Southeast Asia terrestrial network (A-Grid) linking Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Thailand. The company also launched its third data center in Hanoi, the first in Vietnam to achieve PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)- for payment card data security.[15][16] During the same year, it introduced the CMC Cloud platform and was recognized among the Top 5 most influential enterprises in Vietnam’s Internet industry (2007–2017) by the Vietnam Internet Association. International Finance Magazine (UK) named it Vietnam’s Best Enterprise Telecom Service Provider 2017[3][17]
In 2018, at the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) annual conference in the United States, CMC Telecom became one of the first three companies worldwide to obtain MEF 3.0 certification[18]. The company also achieved Microsoft Gold Competency in Cloud Services[19] and was recognized by International Finance Magazine as Vietnam’s Best Enterprise Service Provider and by APAC CIO Outlook as one of the Top 25 Managed Service Providers in Asia-Pacific.[20]
In 2019, CMC Telecom and its parent group introduced C.OPE2N, Vietnam’s first open infrastructure ecosystem for enterprises and organizations.[21] The company was later named Vietnam’s Best Cloud Service Provider by International Finance Magazine and ranked among the Top 4 Data Center Providers in Asia at the Telecom Asia Awards 2019.[22]
In 2020, CMC Telecom was awarded Most Innovative Cloud Service Provider 2020 by International Finance Magazine (UK), listed by CIO Advisor APAC (U.S.) among the Top 10 SD-WAN Providers in Asia-Pacific, and included in the Top 10 Digital Transformation Platforms by VINASA.[23]
2021 - 2025
[edit]In 2021, the company became an Advanced Tier Service Partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a Premier Partner of Google Cloud.[24]
In August 2022, CMC Telecom opened the Tan Thuan Data Center, the first in Vietnam to receive dual Uptime Tier III certifications for both Design and Construction.[25] During the same year, CMC Cloud was recognized as a Vietnam National Brand[26]; while CMC Data Center received several global distinctions, including Best Data Center by Global Business Review (U.S.) [27] ; Most Competitive Data Center Strategy by Frost & Sullivan (U.S.), and Best Digital Infrastructure Provider by International Finance Magazine (UK),...
In 2023, CMC Telecom became the leading telecommunications provider for Vietnam’s BFSI sector (banking, finance, securities, insurance). It won two awards at the Asian Telecom Awards 2023 for Innovative Cloud Service and Innovative Digital Infrastructure, and received the Silver Make in Vietnam Award from the Ministry of Information and Communications for its CMC Cloud service.[28]
In 2024, the company announced its transition to a Comprehensive Service Provider (CSP) model and launched COC – Comprehensive Operation Center, integrating five main service domains: Network, Data Center, CMC Cloud, Cyber Security, and Managed Services. That year, the Tan Thuan Data Center became the first in Vietnam to receive Level 4 Information Security certification—the highest level—jointly assessed by the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of National Defense.[29] It also earned the Uptime Tier III Sustainable Operations certification, becoming the only data center in Vietnam to hold all three Tier III certifications for Design, Construction, and Operation.[30]
In 2025, at the 6th Vietnam National Digital Technology Enterprise Development Forum, CMC Telecom[31] was tasked with developing CMC Cloud into Vietnam’s leading cloud platform, fully built with domestic virtualization technologies. The company was named Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025 and introduced a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem including CCSP (CMC Cyber Security Platform) and CCSS (CMC Cyber Security Services). On 1 July 2025, CMC Telecom joined CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers), marking its compliance with international penetration-testing standards and reinforcing its cybersecurity capabilities.[32]
Network and Data Center Infrastructure Capabilities
[edit]International Connectivity
[edit]- CMC Telecom’s international network includes both terrestrial and submarine cable systems, such as A-Grid, VCH, APG, AAE-1, AAG, and MVE (Malaysia–Vietnam Express).
- The company operates eight international Points of Presence (PoPs) located in Hong Kong (Mega-I, Equinix HK1), Singapore (Equinix SG1), Malaysia (AIMS), the Netherlands (Matrix 4, Amsterdam), Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.
- CMC Telecom is a member of the Asia Data Center Alliance (ADCA) and collaborates with global carriers to expand its international connectivity.
- Through these partnerships, the company maintains connections with major global content providers and can deliver network and data services across multiple regions.
Domestic Backbone Network
[edit]- Within Vietnam, CMC Telecom operates the Cross Vietnam Cable System (CVCS) — a national fiber-optic backbone spanning more than 2,500 kilometres and directly linking to international gateways via both terrestrial and submarine routes.
- The company manages three carrier-neutral data centers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, certified to Tier III and PCI DSS standards.
- CMC Telecom’s domestic network infrastructure connects with all major local content providers and offers nationwide service coverage across multiple provinces and cities.
Partners of CMC Telecom
[edit]| Domestic Telecommunications Partners | International Telecommunications ad IT Partners | Content and Social Media Partners |
|---|---|---|
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Awards
[edit]- Top 25 Most Promising Telecom Companies in Asia-Pacific 2016, selected by CIO Outlook (USA).[33]
- Top 5 Most Influential Enterprises in Vietnam’s Internet Industry (2007–2017), awarded by the Vietnam Internet Association.[34]
- Best Enterprise Telecommunications Service Provider 2017, honored by International Finance Magazine (UK).[35]
- Top Vietnam ICT & Telecommunications Enterprise and Leading Cloud Service Provider, awarded by the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association.[36]
- Top 3 Best Data Center Service Providers in Asia 2019, recognized by Telecom Asia.[37]
- Most Innovative Cloud Service Provider 2020, awarded by International Finance Magazine (UK).[38]
- Top 10 Outstanding Digital Platforms in the Make in Vietnam Awards 2021 – CMC Cloud.
- Winner of the 2022 Asian Technology Awards in the “Infrastructure Technology – Telecommunications” category for Data Center.
- Silver Award for CMC Cloud – Make in Vietnam Awards 2023.
- “Best Telecommunications Brand of Customer Service 2024” – Global Brand Awards.
- “Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year” – Asian Telecom Awards.[39]
Cetifications
[edit]- The first Data Center in Vietnam to receive the full set of Tier III certifications for Design, Construction, and Operational Sustainability (TCOS) from Uptime Institute.[30]
- CMC Telecom’s Data Centers are equipped with leading international certifications including PCI-DSS, TVRA, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017–27018, and ISO/IEC 50001:2018.[15][10]
- CMC Telecom has achieved Level 4 Information Security Certification.[29]
- Certified by CREST for Pentest, SOC, and Vulnerability Assessment services.[32]
- CMC Telecom’s technical team holds top-tier Data Center Management and Operation certifications such as CDCE, CDFOM, CDRP, CDCS, and CDCP — with CDCE recognized as the “Doctorate of Data Center” certification.
- Certified as a Managed Security Service Provider Partner by Brandefense.[40]
Member Companies Of CMC
[edit]- CMC Telecommunication Infrastructure Corporation (CMC Telecom)
- CMC Cyber Security Company
- CMC Technology and Solutions Corporation (CMC TS)
- CMC Consulting Company
- CMC Global Company
- CMC Japan Company
- CMC APAC Company
- CMC Korea Company
- CMC University
- CMC Institute of Applied Research in Technology
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Time DotCom Berhad becomes a strategic partner of CMC Telecom". 8 May 2015.
- ^ a b "CMC launches first cable system directly connecting to Southeast-Asia grid".
- ^ a b "CMC Telecom: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Vietnam". 23 August 2023.
- ^ "CMC TI khai trương chi nhánh và cung cấp dịch vụ viễn thông tại Đà Nẵng và miền Trung".
- ^ "Asia Data Center Alliance establishes definitive agreement".
- ^ "CMC Telecom restructuring plan comes into focus". 10 January 2013.
- ^ "Tập đoàn CMC hợp nhất hai đơn vị thành viên". 8 January 2013.
- ^ "CMC Telecom cung cấp dịch vụ Internet trên mạng VTVcab".
- ^ "Business Expansion to Vietnam, Telin and CMC Telecom Signed Cooperation Contract".
- ^ a b "CMC Telecom nhận chứng chỉ ISO/IEC 27001". VietNamNet.
- ^ "CMC Telecom, Akamai to provide securities solutions for BCNEX".
- ^ "Malaysia telecom giant snaps up 25% interest in CMC Telecom". 9 May 2015.
- ^ "TIME dotCom pours $12m for 25% in CMC Telecom".
- ^ "CMC Telecom among most promising telecom solution providers".
- ^ a b "CMC Telecom achieves premier certification for data centre professional".
- ^ "Vietnam first but unique certified PCI DSS data center belongs to CMC TELECOM". 10 February 2018.
- ^ "CMC Telecom wins best telecom enterprise in Vietnam". Archived from the original on 2018-05-28. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- ^ "CMC Telecom awarded world's first MEF 3.0 certification".
- ^ "CMC Telecom earns Microsoft Gold Cloud Productivity Competency". VN Economic Times. Archived from the original on 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ Root (10 October 2018). "Best in Class Telecoms Service Provider". APAC Insider.
- ^ "CMC Corporation Launches Open ICT Infrastructure Ecosystem in Vietnam".
- ^ "CMC Telecom selected as a finalist for the Telecom Asia's 2019 Best Data Center Award".
- ^ "CMC Telecom among TOP 10 SD WAN Solution Providers in Asia Pacific".
- ^ "The first Google Cloud Interconnect Service Provider in Vietnam, CMC Telecom can now connect its network infrastructure directly to Google".
- ^ "Vietnam's CMC Telecom to launch Ho Chi Minh City data center this month". 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Nền tảng Cloud của CMC đạt giải Thương hiệu Quốc gia Việt Nam 2022". 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Giải thưởng Trung tâm dữ liệu tốt nhất Việt Nam 2022 gọi tên DC Tân Thuận". 10 June 2022.
- ^ "CMC thắng lớn tại giải thưởng Make in Viet Nam 2023".
- ^ a b "Vietnam's first data center achieves level 4 information security standards".
- ^ a b "Tan Thuan Datacenter".
- ^ "CMC nhận hai nhiệm vụ quốc gia về Chuyển đổi số".
- ^ a b "CMC Telecom becomes official member of global cybersecurity body CREST". 2 July 2025.
- ^ "CMC Telecom among most promising telecom solution providers".
- ^ "VN's internet: Most influential individuals, enterprises announced".
- ^ "CMC Telecom cung cấp dịch vụ viễn thông cho doanh nghiệp tốt nhất".
- ^ "Top ICT firms awarded". 25 June 2016.
- ^ "CMC Telecom là doanh nghiệp Việt Nam duy nhất được vào danh sách để cử Telecom Asia Awards 2019".
- ^ "CMC Telecom nhận giải thưởng quốc tế về sáng tạo cho dịch vụ CMC Cloud".
- ^ "CMC Telecom recognised at Asian Telecom Awards 2025". 24 February 2025.
- ^ "CMC Telecom đạt chứng nhận MSSP Partner từ Brandefense".