CenturyLink Cloud Connect Dynamic Connections enables real-time creation and deletion of private Ethernet connections to cloud service providers. Customers can now dynamically connect across hybrid cloud workloads including their private cloud and data centre locations, as well as within a cloud provider such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The solution is delivered over private MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 connections across CenturyLink's redundant global fibre network using CenturyLink's software-defined networking (SDN) technology. As a private Layer 2 network, the connection is inherently secure and minimises exposure to external threats.
This new capability makes it easier for enterprises to connect to locations on CenturyLink's robust fibre network of more than 2,200 public and private data centres and over 100,000 on-net enterprise buildings to cloud service providers across the globe.
"CenturyLink can now provide on-demand, real-time network connections between enterprise locations, public data centres and cloud service providers across the globe," said Paul Savill, Senior VP of core network and technology solutions at CenturyLink.
This new capability makes it easier for enterprises to connect to locations on CenturyLink's robust fibre network of more than 2,200 public and private data centres and over 100,000 on-net enterprise buildings to cloud service providers across the globe.
"CenturyLink can now provide on-demand, real-time network connections between enterprise locations, public data centres and cloud service providers across the globe," said Paul Savill, Senior VP of core network and technology solutions at CenturyLink.
"This also demonstrates how CenturyLink's global network and hybrid cloud management solutions make the cloud ecosystem easier for enterprises to leverage. Our on-net customers can now enjoy a network experience that matches their cloud experience—wherever they operate."
"Delivery of a traditional switched Ethernet circuit, from contract-sign to turn-up, averages close to 60 days for many carriers, making services such as CenturyLink's Cloud Connect Dynamic Connections - which can turn up the same service in a matter of minutes - incredibly valuable," said Fedor Smith, President of research firm Atlantic-ACM.
"Delivery of a traditional switched Ethernet circuit, from contract-sign to turn-up, averages close to 60 days for many carriers, making services such as CenturyLink's Cloud Connect Dynamic Connections - which can turn up the same service in a matter of minutes - incredibly valuable," said Fedor Smith, President of research firm Atlantic-ACM.
"The on-demand environment enabled by cloud services will no longer be shackled by the time restraints of traditional network implementation or limited to inter-data centre connectivity."
A CenturyLink master services agreement for network services with minimum term and early termination fees is required to gain access to Cloud Connect Dynamic Connections. Billing works on a pay-as-you-go model. Every dynamic connection is on an hourly rate with no long-term contract and no early termination fees.
A CenturyLink master services agreement for network services with minimum term and early termination fees is required to gain access to Cloud Connect Dynamic Connections. Billing works on a pay-as-you-go model. Every dynamic connection is on an hourly rate with no long-term contract and no early termination fees.
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