Equinix Boosts Multicloud Networking with AWS Direct Connect

Equinix has expanded its multicloud networking capabilities by launching the Equinix Fabric® Cloud Router with AWS Direct Connect on the AWS Marketplace. This innovative solution enables enterprises to quickly establish secure, private connections across their hybrid multicloud infrastructure, offering a cost-effective and fast-deploying option for businesses aiming to enhance their cloud performance.

The Equinix Fabric Cloud Router is a virtual routing service that simplifies the complexities of multicloud architecture. Available through AWS Marketplace, it allows enterprises to easily connect applications and data across various cloud platforms and on-premises deployments. This service eliminates the need for physical routers or virtual router licenses, thus reducing costs and improving application performance.

According to a recent study by Canalys, cloud marketplace revenues are projected to reach $45 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 84%. By offering the Fabric Cloud Router on AWS Marketplace, Equinix is making it easier for businesses to procure and deploy secure, private connectivity solutions.

Key Benefits of Equinix Fabric Cloud Router via AWS Direct Connect:

– Agile Deployment: No need for colocation, hardware, or licensing, enabling efficient and cost-effective network setup.

– Proximity and Connectivity: Virtual routers can be activated near public clouds and colocated infrastructure, providing low-latency connectivity in minutes.

– Security and Reliability: Direct routing over a private network with built-in resiliency.

– Seamless Multicloud Connectivity: Scalable, pay-as-you-go options with unlimited connections per cloud router and bandwidth up to 25 Gbps.

Arun Dev, Vice President of Digital Interconnection at Equinix, highlighted the significance of this development, stating, “The availability of Fabric Cloud Router on AWS Marketplace simplifies complex cloud-to-cloud and hybrid cloud networking challenges, providing fast, simple, and secure access to digital infrastructure.”

Emad Benjamin, General Manager for AWS Direct Connect, added, “Equinix Fabric Cloud Router with AWS Direct Connect offers a robust solution for customers seeking private and reliable cloud-to-cloud connectivity, whether for data migration or multicloud architectures.”

Equinix Fabric Cloud Router via AWS Direct Connect is now available on AWS Marketplace in the U.S. For more information, visit the Equinix listing on AWS Marketplace.