Zenlayer

The story of Zenlayer began in 2014, born from the vision of Joe Zhu, a telecommunications veteran who recognized a growing disparity in the digital world. While connectivity was booming, the user experience in emerging markets often lagged behind, plagued by latency and instability. Zhu set out to bridge this gap, founding Zenlayer with a singular mission: to improve the digital experience for every organization and person, instantly. What started as a focused effort to enhance cross-border connectivity has evolved into a massive global operation.

Over the past decade, Zenlayer has grown from a promising startup into a leading edge cloud services provider. Today, the company operates a hyperconnected fabric that spans more than 50 countries and includes over 290 Points of Presence (PoPs) worldwide. By strategically placing infrastructure in hard-to-reach markets like Southeast Asia, South America, and India, Zenlayer has empowered businesses to deliver ultra-low latency services to users who were previously underserved. Their journey has been defined by a culture of 'Zenplayers'—proactive, curious, and collaborative team members who drive the company's innovation in edge cloud, bare metal, and networking technologies.