Global Cloud Xchange

GCX has principal offices in London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, and additional offices in Australia, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/contact-us|title=Global Cloud Xchange - Contact us|date=15 March 2023|access-date=11 March 2020|archive-date=2 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502120919/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/contact-us|url-status=live}}

GCX Limited was a subsidiary of RCOM, which is listed in India on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and is one of India's largest telecommunications service companies providing wireless, wire line, long-distance, voice, data, video and Internet communications services. RCOM is part of the Reliance Group, one of India's largest business groups which has a significant presence in the telecommunications, financial services, entertainment, energy and infrastructure sectors.{{Cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.reliancegroupindia.com/web/reliance-group-india/overview |access-date=8 January 2023 |website=Reliance Group India |archive-date=8 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108083710/https://www.reliancegroupindia.com/web/reliance-group-india/overview |url-status=live }}

Global Cloud Xchange was formed as part of the rebranding of certain businesses of RGBV, which includes FLAG Telecom Group Limited ("FLAG"), Reliance Vanco Group Limited ("Vanco") and Yipes Holdings, Inc. ("Yipes").{{Cite web|url=http://www.telecomramblings.com/2014/03/good-bye-reliance-globalcom-hello-global-cloud-xchange/|title=Goodbye Reliance Globalcom, hello Global Cloud Xchange {{!}} Telecom Ramblings|website=www.telecomramblings.com|access-date=2016-08-04|date=19 March 2014|archive-date=18 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218150801/http://www.telecomramblings.com/2014/03/good-bye-reliance-globalcom-hello-global-cloud-xchange/|url-status=live}}{{Citation|last=Converge! Network Digest|title=CEO Interview: Bill Barney on Building a Global Cloud Ecosystem|date=20 March 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTAn9zP2oT4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/pTAn9zP2oT4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=4 August 2016}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.eweek.com/cloud/reliance-globalcom-unveils-new-name-cloud-business-plan.html|title=Reliance Globalcom Unveils New Name, Cloud Business Plan|access-date=2016-08-04}}{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

In 2003, the Reliance Group was acquired. In 2008, renamed FLAG as Reliance Globalcom Limited ("RGL").{{Cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-10-16/news/27530439_1_reliance-infocomm-reliance-group-reliance-gateway|title=Reliance to acquire Flag Telecom for $207 mn|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=23 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823025443/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-10-16/news/27530439_1_reliance-infocomm-reliance-group-reliance-gateway|url-status=dead}} RGL owns and operates various undersea and terrestrial fiber assets around the world, including the FEA cable system linking Europe to Asia via the Middle East and India. Before being acquired by Reliance Group, FLAG was listed on the NASDAQ National Market and London Stock Exchange. FLAG was first established in 1993 by a group of telecommunications companies led by Bell Atlantic.

In 2007, RGL acquired Yipes through one of RGL's wholly owned subsidiaries.{{Cite web|url=http://www.relianceada.com/ada/FinalRelGlobalComPREL.html|title=Reliance ADA Group|website=www.relianceada.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810210414/http://www.relianceada.com/ada/FinalRelGlobalComPREL.html|archive-date=10 August 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lightreading.com/ethernet-ip/ethernet-services/reliance-bags-yipes-for-$300m/d/d-id/644335|title=Reliance Bags Yipes for $300M {{!}} Light Reading|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=30 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330054819/http://www.lightreading.com/ethernet-ip/ethernet-services/reliance-bags-yipes-for-$300m/d/d-id/644335|url-status=live}} Yipes is a US-based Ethernet Service provider which provides Ethernet and application delivery services for global enterprises. Established in 1999, Yipes has pioneered the Ethernet technology in metropolitan area networks.

In 2008, RGL acquired Vanco through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries.{{Cite web|url=http://www.relianceada.com/ada/MR-COM-VANCO260508.html|title=Reliance Group|website=www.relianceada.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724015431/http://www.relianceada.com/ada/MR-COM-VANCO260508.html|archive-date=24 July 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Reliance-Globalcom-buys-Vanco-for-Rs-327-crore/articleshow/3074822.cms|title=Reliance Globalcom buys Vanco for Rs 3.27 billion – Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=27 May 2008|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=17 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917145609/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Reliance-Globalcom-buys-Vanco-for-Rs-327-crore/articleshow/3074822.cms|url-status=live}} Vanco is a global Wide Area Network Operator. Vanco provides enterprise clients, directly or through partners, with optimized fully managed network solutions. Vanco was established in 1988 and its original parent company, Vanco plc, was listed on the London Stock Exchange before it was acquired by RGL.

In 2011, Reliance Globalcom set up world's first global Mediterranean gateway and hub in Europe set up with Hawk cable system.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/reliance-globalcom-sets-up-mediterranean-gateway-and-hub/article2728836.ece|title=Reliance Globalcom sets up Mediterranean gateway and hub|last=PTI|date=19 December 2011|access-date=2016-08-04}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.submarinecablemap.com/#/submarine-cable/hawk|title=Submarine Cable Map|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=30 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630164931/http://www.submarinecablemap.com/#/submarine-cable/hawk|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/map/|title=Network Map {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730000532/http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/map|archive-date=30 July 2016}}

In April 2013, Reliance Globalcom integrated Hawk cable system with Reliance Global Network.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2013/04/05/reliance-integrates-hawk-with-global-network/|title=Reliance integrates Hawk with global network|website=www.telegeography.com|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=1 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701024754/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2013/04/05/reliance-integrates-hawk-with-global-network/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2013/04/reliance-globalcom-integrates-hawk-cable-system-with-reliance-global-network/|title=Reliance Globalcom integrates Hawk cable system with Reliance Global Network {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827150505/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2013/04/reliance-globalcom-integrates-hawk-cable-system-with-reliance-global-network/|archive-date=27 August 2016}} Later in December, it upgraded Trans-Atlantic cable with 100G technology.{{Cite web|url=http://www.datacenterdynamics.com/content-tracks/servers-storage/reliance-globalcom-upgrades-transatlantic-submarine-network-with-cienas-geomesh/84050.fullarticle|title=Reliance Globalcom upgrades transatlantic submarine network with Ciena's GeoMesh|website=DatacenterDynamics|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=14 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914163146/http://www.datacenterdynamics.com/content-tracks/servers-storage/reliance-globalcom-upgrades-transatlantic-submarine-network-with-cienas-geomesh/84050.fullarticle|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2013/12/trans-atlantic-fa-1-north-submarine-network-upgraded-to-100g/|title=Reliance Globalcom Achieves another Major Milestone, Upgrades its Trans-Atlantic FA-1 North Submarine Network to 100G with Ciena's GeoMesh {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006115634/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2013/12/trans-atlantic-fa-1-north-submarine-network-upgraded-to-100g/|archive-date=6 October 2016}}

In March 2014, RGL rebranded as Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) under the leadership of CEO, Bill Barney, to align with the company's strategic plan to deliver an integrated portfolio of infrastructure, data center and managed network services with cloud capabilities, especially across key emerging markets in Asia and the Middle East.{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/reliance-globalcom-idINL6N0M31GM20140306|title=INTERVIEW-India's Reliance Globalcom no longer for sale, CEO says|language=en-IN|access-date=2016-08-04|newspaper=Reuters|date=6 March 2014|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818070125/http://in.reuters.com/article/reliance-globalcom-idINL6N0M31GM20140306|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/1452387/submarine-cable-operator-surfaces-cloud-computing-host|title=Submarine cable operator surfaces as cloud computing host|access-date=2016-08-04|date=19 March 2014|archive-date=12 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712084314/http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/1452387/submarine-cable-operator-surfaces-cloud-computing-host|url-status=live}}

In March and June 2014, GCX announced plans for new subsea cables between Tokyo and California{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/03/global-cloud-xchange-announces-plan-for-new-cable-between-tokyo-and-california/|title=Global Cloud Xchange Announces Plan for New Cable Between Tokyo and California {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308190226/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/03/global-cloud-xchange-announces-plan-for-new-cable-between-tokyo-and-california/|archive-date=8 March 2016|date=31 March 2014}}{{Cite web|url=http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000262641&play=1|title=Forget 3G or 4G, is 100G on the cards?|website=CNBC|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821054717/http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000262641&play=1|url-status=live}} and between Mumbai and Singapore{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/06/global-cloud-xchange-announces-plan-for-new-subsea-cable-between-mumbai-and-singapore/|title=Global Cloud Xchange Announces Plan for New Subsea Cable Between Mumbai and Singapore {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308130359/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/06/global-cloud-xchange-announces-plan-for-new-subsea-cable-between-mumbai-and-singapore/|archive-date=8 March 2016|date=19 June 2014}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2015/01/16/cable-compendium-a-guide-to-the-weeks-submarine-and-terrestrial-developments/|title=Cable compendium: a guide to the week's submarine and terrestrial developments|website=www.telegeography.com|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=21 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121000336/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2015/01/16/cable-compendium-a-guide-to-the-weeks-submarine-and-terrestrial-developments/|url-status=live}} respectively, to bridge important gap and meet soaring bandwidth demands of new cloud-based applications and services.

In July 2014, GCX announced successful debut in the Global Capital Market by raising US$350M fixed rate notes maturing in 2019. The deal received an overwhelming response from the market, and was significantly oversubscribed.{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/07/global-cloud-xchange-announces-successful-debut-in-the-international-capital-markets/|title=Global Cloud Xchange Announces Successful Debut in the International Capital Markets {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045427/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/07/global-cloud-xchange-announces-successful-debut-in-the-international-capital-markets/|archive-date=4 March 2016|date=25 July 2014}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/fitch-rates-global-cloud-xchange-b-propo-idUSFit70899020140715|title=Fitch Rates Global Cloud Xchange 'B+'; Proposed Bond 'BB+(EXP)/RR1'|date=15 July 2014|newspaper=Reuters|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818081800/http://www.reuters.com/article/fitch-rates-global-cloud-xchange-b-propo-idUSFit70899020140715|url-status=live}}

In October and December 2014, GCX launched transformational Cloud X platform in Hong Kong{{Cite web|url=http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000319522|title=Global Cloud Xchange launches new 'cloud ecosystem'|website=CNBC|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821062155/http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000319522|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://cw.com.hk/news/gcx-launches-cloud-ecosystem-sets-first-nodes-hk-us|title=GCX launches cloud ecosystem, sets first nodes in HK, US {{!}} Computerworld Hong Kong|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821031934/http://cw.com.hk/news/gcx-launches-cloud-ecosystem-sets-first-nodes-hk-us|url-status=live}} and London.{{Cite web|url=http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=488282|title=GCX kicks off emerging market cloud push with London launch|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=13 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813143057/http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=488282|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.telecomasia.net/content/gcx-adds-first-eu-node-cloud-x|title=GCX adds first EU node for Cloud X|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818001832/http://www.telecomasia.net/content/gcx-adds-first-eu-node-cloud-x|url-status=live}} This new high performance enterprise-class platform delivers applications and content across the company's privately owned global fiber optic network.

In March 2015, Reliance Communications (RCOM), the parent company of GCX, expanded the role of Bill Barney, CEO of Global Cloud Xchange (GCX), to also oversee RCOM's Enterprise, IDC and National Long Distance (NLD) operations in India, while continuing as chairman and CEO of GCX.{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2015/03/reliance-communications-realigns-business-units-expands-role-of-global-cloud-xchange-ceo-bill-barney/|title=Reliance Communications Realigns Business Units, Expands Role of GCX CEO Bill Barney {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054347/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2015/03/reliance-communications-realigns-business-units-expands-role-of-global-cloud-xchange-ceo-bill-barney/|archive-date=4 March 2016|date=31 March 2015}}{{Cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-03-31/news/60682095_1_deepak-khanna-idc-realigns|title=RCom realigns business units; Global Cloud Xchange CEO to manage India enterprise biz|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=23 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823033828/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-03-31/news/60682095_1_deepak-khanna-idc-realigns|url-status=dead}}

In 2015, GCX launched Cloud X Fusion,{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/global-cloud-xchange-introduces-cloud-x-fusion-with-google-cloud-interconnect-501399461.html|title=Global Cloud Xchange Introduces Cloud X Fusion with Google Cloud Interconnect /PR Newswire UK/|last=Xchange|first=Global Cloud|website=www.prnewswire.co.uk|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=22 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922192749/http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/global-cloud-xchange-introduces-cloud-x-fusion-with-google-cloud-interconnect-501399461.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.telecomasia.net/content/gcx-links-equinix-cloud-exchage|title=GCX links up with Equinix Cloud {{sic|Excha|ge|nolink=y|reason=error in source title}}|website=telecomasia.net|publisher=TelecomAsia|date=18 June 2015|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818004135/http://www.telecomasia.net/content/gcx-links-equinix-cloud-exchage|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.cio-asia.com/tech/cloud-computing/global-cloud-xchange-offers-direct-access-to-aws/|title=CIO-Asia – Global Cloud Xchange offers direct access to AWS|website=www.cio-asia.com|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809113152/http://www.cio-asia.com/tech/cloud-computing/global-cloud-xchange-offers-direct-access-to-aws/|url-status=live}} providing low latency connectivity across developed and emerging markets in the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia, which gives enterprises security, reliability and predictability.

In July 2015, Reliance Communications (RCOM) expanded its next generation content and cloud delivery network – part of its subsidiary Global Cloud Xchange – to five additional cities in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad as part of a wider strategy to support future growth in the country.{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/reliance-communications-incubation-projects-providing-startups-with-low-cost-network-infra-bill-barney/articleshow/48181080.cms|title=Reliance Communications' incubation projects providing startups with low-cost network infra: Bill Barney – The Economic Times|access-date=2016-08-04|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=23 July 2015|archive-date=26 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726122815/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/reliance-communications-incubation-projects-providing-startups-with-low-cost-network-infra-bill-barney/articleshow/48181080.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.voicendata.com/rcom-to-take-cloud-x-nodes-to-11-cities-in-india-in-2-3-years/|title=You are being redirected...|website=www.voicendata.com|access-date=2016-08-04|date=21 July 2015|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815143854/http://www.voicendata.com/rcom-to-take-cloud-x-nodes-to-11-cities-in-india-in-2-3-years/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/rcom-launches-cloud-xchance-nodes-in-5-cities-115072100865_1.html|title=RCom launches Cloud Xchance nodes in 5 cities|last=Taneja|first=Mansi|access-date=2016-08-04|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=21 July 2015|archive-date=17 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817194454/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/rcom-launches-cloud-xchance-nodes-in-5-cities-115072100865_1.html|url-status=live}} These Cloud Xchange nodes can help government departments access 240 times the amount of compute power currently available in government data centers, and over six times the high speed storage currently available in India.

In August 2015, Reliance Communications' Global Cloud Xchange to expand Singapore-India connectivity,{{Cite web|url=http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000409460|title=Why GCX is expanding Singapore-India connectivity|website=CNBC|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821054453/http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000409460|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2015/08/reliance-communications-global-cloud-xchange-to-expand-singapore-india-connectivity/|title=Reliance Communications' Global Cloud Xchange to Expand Singapore-India Connectivity {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827152952/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2015/08/reliance-communications-global-cloud-xchange-to-expand-singapore-india-connectivity/|archive-date=27 August 2016|date=21 August 2015}} a major step forward to deliver next generation connectivity services to support the digital transformation and economic growth of India.{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}

In February 2016, Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) announced the launch of Cloud X in Sydney,{{Cite web|url=http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/storage/71544-uber-up-the-cloud-for-the-global-good.html|title=iTWire – Uber-up the cloud for the global good|last=Shaw|first=Ray|website=www.itwire.com|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809072952/http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/storage/71544-uber-up-the-cloud-for-the-global-good.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/594522/global-cloud-xchange-launches-cloud-x-sdn-australia/|title=Global Cloud Xchange launches Cloud X SDN in Australia|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=11 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811125341/http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/594522/global-cloud-xchange-launches-cloud-x-sdn-australia/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://paulwallbank.com/2016/02/16/telcos-shifting-up-the-stack/|title=Telcos shifting up the stack|last=Wallbank|first=Paul|date=16 February 2016|website=Decoding the new economy|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818114418/http://paulwallbank.com/2016/02/16/telcos-shifting-up-the-stack/|url-status=live}} enabling customers across Australia to have on-net access to public Cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Softlayer, Google, Rackspace, VMWare and more than 20 others worldwide, as well as software services like Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps for Work.

In May 2016, Global Cloud Xchange was named Best Managed Services Provider at the Telecom Asia Awards held in conjunction with the annual Telco Strategies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.telecomasia.net/content/hkt-takes-three-prizes-ta-awards|title=HKT takes three prizes at TA Awards|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=8 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808071933/http://www.telecomasia.net/content/hkt-takes-three-prizes-ta-awards|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telecom-asia-awards-2016-ceremony-highlights|title=Telecom Asia Awards 2016 ceremony highlights|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818012646/http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telecom-asia-awards-2016-ceremony-highlights|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2016/05/global-cloud-xchange-named-best-managed-services-provider-at-telecom-asia-awards-2016/|title=Global Cloud Xchange Named Best Managed Services Provider at Telecom Asia Awards 2016 {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827164539/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2016/05/global-cloud-xchange-named-best-managed-services-provider-at-telecom-asia-awards-2016/|archive-date=27 August 2016|date=19 May 2016}}

In April 2017, Global Cloud Xchange partnered with Alibaba group's Alibaba Cloud Express to drive new business opportunities in enterprise segment.{{Cite news|url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-communications-gcx-partners-with-alibaba-group/58377846|title=Reliance Communications' GCX partners with Alibaba group|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-date=30 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630035736/http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-communications-gcx-partners-with-alibaba-group/58377846|url-status=live}}

In June 2017, Global Cloud Xchange partnered with Aegis Data, vScaler. GCX enables direct access to vScaler's Cloud Services platform via GCX's [https://web.archive.org/web/20170617071800/http://globalcloudxchange.com/cloud-platform/cloud-x-fusion CLOUD X Fusion], delivering Next Generation application-specific Cloud Services to consumers and enterprises over the GCX Global Network.{{Cite news|url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rcom-enterprise-arm-gcx-partners-aegis-data-vscaler/58495531|title=RCom enterprise arm GCX partners Aegis Data, vScaler|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-date=15 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915063234/http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rcom-enterprise-arm-gcx-partners-aegis-data-vscaler/58495531|url-status=live}}

In June 2017, Global Cloud Xchange won two Datacloud Awards. "Excellence in Connectivity for Data Centers" and "Excellence in Cloud Services" at the Datacloud Europe 2017 conference.{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/global-cloud-xchange-wins-awards-at-datacloud-europe-2017-117060700868_1.html|title=Global Cloud Xchange wins awards at Datacloud Europe 2017|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-date=2 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602070434/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/global-cloud-xchange-wins-awards-at-datacloud-europe-2017-117060700868_1.html|url-status=live}}

Also in June 2017, Global Cloud Xchange partnered with Sovereign to offer global connectivity to business enterprise customers.{{Cite web|url=http://www.capacitymedia.com/Article/3728590/GCX-partners-with-Sovereign-to-offer-global-connectivity|title=GCX partners with Sovereign to offer global connectivity|date=28 June 2017|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010211234/http://www.capacitymedia.com/Article/3728590/GCX-partners-with-Sovereign-to-offer-global-connectivity|url-status=live}}

In September 2019, the company filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court when it failed to pay $350 million of 7% bonds that matured in the beginning of August, 2019.{{cite news |last1=Sengupta |first1=Devina |title=Reliance Communications unit GCX files for bankruptcy |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/global-cloud-xchange-a-reliance-communications-unit-files-for-bankruptcy/articleshow/71145029.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=September 16, 2019 |access-date=16 September 2019 |archive-date=14 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214070244/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/global-cloud-xchange-a-reliance-communications-unit-files-for-bankruptcy/articleshow/71145029.cms |url-status=live }}

In February 2020, Global Cloud Xchange renewed multi-year contract with Autoneum, to enhance Autoneum's Internet infrastructure with enhanced connectivity to 55 production locations across 25 countries in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia.{{Cite news|last=Yahoo Finance|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-cloud-xchange-extends-partnership-074000291.html|title=Global Cloud Xchange Extends Partnership With Autoneum to Accelerate Their Cloud and SD-WAN Adoption|work=Yahoo Finance}}

In March 2020, Global Cloud Xchange and Sparkle, announced the extension of their partnership by adding new spectrum capacity over the Flag Atlantic (FA-1) transatlantic system connecting Paris and London to New York.{{Cite news|url=https://martechseries.com/technology/global-cloud-xchange-sparkle-extend-partnership-fa-1-transatlantic-system/|title=Global Cloud Xchange and Sparkle Extend Their Partnership over the FA-1 Transatlantic System|work=Martech Series}}

Global Cloud Xchange Announces Majority Emergence from Bankruptcy{{Cite web|title=Global Cloud Xchange Announces Majority Emergence from Bankruptcy|date=15 April 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-majority-emergence-from-bankruptcy|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808174731/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-majority-emergence-from-bankruptcy|url-status=live}}

GCX announces the appointment of Carl Grivner to the company's Board of Directors{{Cite web|title=GCX announces the appointment of Carl Grivner to the Company's Board of Directors|date=22 April 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-the-appointment-of-carl-grivner-to-the-companys-board-of-directors|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808165809/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-the-appointment-of-carl-grivner-to-the-companys-board-of-directors|url-status=live}}

SGS Extends Network Connectivity Agreement with Managed SD-WAN from Global Cloud Xchange{{Cite web|title=SGS Extends Network Connectivity Agreement with Managed SD-WAN from Global Cloud Xchange|date=9 June 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/sgs-extends-network-connectivity-agreement|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928060147/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/sgs-extends-network-connectivity-agreement|url-status=live}}

GCX appoints new Chief Financial Officer, Anja Blumert{{Cite web|title=GCX appoints new Chief Financial Officer, Anja Blumert|date=29 June 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer-anja-blumert|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928045203/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer-anja-blumert|url-status=live}}

GCX announces an addition to the company's board of directors; Brian Fitzpatrick{{Cite web|title=GCX announces an addition to the Company's Board of Directors; Brian Fitzpatrick|date=9 July 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-an-addition-to-the-companys-board-of-directors-brian-fitzpatrick|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808182759/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-an-addition-to-the-companys-board-of-directors-brian-fitzpatrick|url-status=live}}

Carl Grivner appointed chief executive officer of GCX{{Cite web|title=Carl Grivner appointed Chief Executive Officer of GCX|date=15 July 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/carl-grivner-appointed-chief-executive-officer-of-gcx|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808170852/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/carl-grivner-appointed-chief-executive-officer-of-gcx|url-status=live}}

GCX announces the appointment of Rahul N. Merchant to its board of directors{{Cite web|title=GCX announces the appointment of Rahul N. Merchant to its Board of Directors|date=20 August 2020 |url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-announces-the-appointment-of-rahul-n-merchant-to-its-board-of-directors}}

In May 2021, GCX announced key findings from a Pioneer Consulting report evaluating the service life of its global subsea asset. The evaluation concluded at least five more years on GCX's oldest operating systems, plus longer life at increased capacity available for the foreseeable future.

In July 2021, GCX reported Free Cash Flow of $24.9 million, representing an $82.7 million improvement year-on-year, enabling the business to paydown nearly $10.5 million in debt. The combination of strong cash flow and deleveraging the business allows GCX to continue reinvesting toward future growth.

The principal elements of the Global Cloud Xchange Global Network include five subsea cable systems operating on major global data traffic routes: the Trans-Atlantic route, the Europe-Asia route, the Europe-Middle East and Egypt route and the Intra-Asia route.{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/global-network-ownership/|title=Global Network Ownership {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819212418/http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/global-network-ownership/|archive-date=19 August 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/map/|title=Network Map {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730000532/http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/map|archive-date=30 July 2016}}

As of 30 June 2014, these cable systems had a total length of 68,698 route kilometres ("rkm"){{Cite web|url=http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/undersea-cable-network-operator-reliance-globalcom-rebrands-global-cloud-xchange-reflect-new-direction|title=Undersea Cable Network Operator Reliance Globalcom Rebrands to Global Cloud Xchange to Reflect New Focus – Web Host Industry Review|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=14 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814025407/http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/undersea-cable-network-operator-reliance-globalcom-rebrands-global-cloud-xchange-reflect-new-direction|url-status=live}} and landed at 46 landing stations in 27 countries. GCX has launched India Cloud Xchange (ICX) through capacity acquired on the TIC cable to boost its connectivity between India and Singapore.{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/06/global-cloud-xchange-announces-plan-for-new-subsea-cable-between-mumbai-and-singapore/|title=Global Cloud Xchange Announces Plan for New Subsea Cable Between Mumbai and Singapore {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308130359/http://globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/releases/2014/06/global-cloud-xchange-announces-plan-for-new-subsea-cable-between-mumbai-and-singapore/|archive-date=8 March 2016|date=19 June 2014}}{{Cite web|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/rcom-subsidiary-to-lay-subsea-cable-between-mumbai-and-singapore-544517|title=RCom Subsidiary to Lay Subsea Cable Between Mumbai and Singapore|date=19 June 2014|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=16 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816155427/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/rcom-subsidiary-to-lay-subsea-cable-between-mumbai-and-singapore-544517|url-status=live}}

GCX has owned as well as leased terrestrial networks with a total length of 83,432 rkm integrated within the subsea cable system. These are present in over 34 metropolitan areas across 14 countries covering major business centres. GCX also has a scalable global IP and multi-protocol label switching ("MPLS") network provided over 27 diverse owned and leased international subsea and terrestrial cable routes, with 836 direct inter-connections to 342 third party networks.{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/global-network-ownership/|title=Global Network Ownership {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819212418/http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/global-network-ownership/|archive-date=19 August 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/map/|title=Network Map {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730000532/http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/map|archive-date=30 July 2016}}

GCX's managed network services platform connects approximately 27,000 sites in 158 countries through a combination of leased and owned infrastructure offered through a dedicated secure IP network. Two GNOCs in Denver and Mumbai act as the global network operational centres of the GCX Global Network, the functions of which include 24-hour monitoring, network operations, restoration coordination and technical support.{{Cite web|url=http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/global-network-ownership/|title=Global Network Ownership {{!}} Global Cloud Xchange|website=globalcloudxchange.com|access-date=2016-08-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819212418/http://globalcloudxchange.com/our-network/global-network-ownership/|archive-date=19 August 2016}}

Senior Leadership

• Carl Grivner: Chief Executive Officer{{Cite web|title=Carl Grivner appointed Chief Executive Officer of GCX|date=15 July 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/carl-grivner-appointed-chief-executive-officer-of-gcx|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808170852/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/carl-grivner-appointed-chief-executive-officer-of-gcx|url-status=live}}
• Anja Blumert: Chief Financial Officer{{Cite web|title=About GCX|date=9 February 2023|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808183315/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|url-status=live}}
• Jim Fagan: Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer {{Cite web|title=GCX appoints Jim Fagan as Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer to Drive Corporate Growth|date=September 2020|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-appoints-jim-fagan-as-chief-strategy-and-revenue-officer-to-drive-corporate-growth|access-date=15 September 2020|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928055451/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/media-center/gcx-appoints-jim-fagan-as-chief-strategy-and-revenue-officer-to-drive-corporate-growth|url-status=live}}
• Jocelyn Cho: General Counsel{{Cite web|title=About GCX|date=9 February 2023|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808183315/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|url-status=live}}
• Brad Kneller: Head of Submarine Operations {{Cite web|title=About GCX|date=9 February 2023|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808183315/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|url-status=live}}
• M U Khan: Head of Human Resources{{Cite web|title=About GCX|date=9 February 2023|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808183315/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/about/|url-status=live}}
• Stefano Mazzitelli: President of Europe and USA{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/our-company/our-team|title=Global Cloud Xchange Leadership|website=Global Cloud Xchange|access-date=21 October 2019|archive-date=21 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021022650/https://www.globalcloudxchange.com/our-company/our-team|url-status=live}}
• Vineet Verma: President of Middle East and Africa{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/global-cloud-xchange-appoints-vineet-verma-as-president-of-middle-east--africa-528163181.html|title=Global Cloud Xchange Appoints Vineet Verma as President of Middle East & Africa /PR Newswire UK/|last=Xchange|first=Global Cloud|website=www.prnewswire.co.uk|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-date=22 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922193012/http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/global-cloud-xchange-appoints-vineet-verma-as-president-of-middle-east--africa-528163181.html|url-status=live}}

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