Frequently Asked Questions
Cloud Connect
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Cloud Connect is a Layer 2 private network service that establishes a dedicated, secure connection between your on-premises infrastructure (e.g., data centers) and public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure). Unlike public internet links, it bypasses the public internet for consistent performance and reduced latency.
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Secure Data Transfer: Move large volumes of data (e.g., backups, analytics) between your premises and cloud providers without exposing traffic to the public internet.
Optimize Costs: Significant cost savings on data transfer, especially for organisations with large volumes of data moving between on-premise networks and cloud.
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Low Latency: Guaranteed latency <30ms, critical for real-time applications (e.g., VoIP, live analytics).
Enhanced Security: Traffic is isolated from public internet threats.
Cost Efficiency: Lower data egress charges vs. Direct Internet Access (DIA).
Reliability: SLAs up to 99.99% uptime. -
Enterprises with:
- Hybrid cloud environments requiring private connectivity.
- Bandwidth-intensive workloads (e.g., video rendering, AI/ML).
- Compliance needs (e.g., RMIT, HIPAA) for secure data transfers.
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs): Deliver SaaS applications with guaranteed performance. -
Bandwidth: 100Mbps to 10Gbps (scalable).
SLAs: 99.7% (standard) to 99.99% (premium).
Contract Term: Minimum 1 year.
Learn More: Cloud Connect Details.
AWS Direct Connect
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AWS Direct Connect is a dedicated network service that establishes private, high-speed connectivity between your infrastructure and AWS, bypassing the public internet.
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- Secure AWS Access: Transfer data between on-premises systems and AWS services (e.g., S3, EC2) via a private link.
- Hybrid Cloud Deployment: Extend your corporate network to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).
- Cost Savings: Reduce AWS data transfer fees by up to 50% compared to internet-based connections.
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- Consistent Performance: Dedicated bandwidth for predictable throughput.
- Enhanced Security: Private connectivity minimizes exposure to DDoS attacks.
- Global Reach: Access AWS regions worldwide through AWS Direct Connect locations.
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- Organizations using AWS-native workloads (e.g., SAP on EC2, real-time databases).
- Businesses requiring low-latency access to AWS services (e.g., financial trading platforms, anti-money laundering systems).
- Enterprises with hybrid architectures needing regulatory compliant secure, high-volume data transfers.
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Yes. AWS Direct Connect supports virtual interfaces (VIFs):
- Public VIF: Access AWS public services (e.g., S3, DynamoDB) via public IP.
- Private VIF: Connect to Amazon VPC resources (e.g., EC2 instances) using private IP addresses.
- Transit VIF: (Optional) Connect to multiple VPCs across AWS accounts.
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