Lumen Technologies announced it is the first network provider to collaborate with AWS on AWS Interconnect – last mile using Lumen Cloud Interconnect, leveraging its last-mile and metro network infrastructure to simplify private connectivity between enterprise locations and AWS.
With AWS Interconnect – last mile, enterprises can establish private, high-speed connections from their branch offices, data centers, or remote sites directly to AWS with just a few clicks through the AWS Console and Lumen Connect portal. Lumen Cloud Interconnect supports those connections behind the scenes, delivering an automated and on-demand experience, said the company. By eliminating the need for multiple providers and simplifying manual configuration, organizations can shrink deployment timelines from weeks to minutes, scale bandwidth as needed and deliver the speed and reliability their business depends on.
“Cloud and network infrastructure can no longer operate separately; modern applications demand they work as one,” said Jim Fowler, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Lumen Technologies. “Cloud providers are increasingly integrating connectivity as a cloud service, and Lumen’s network enables that seamless experience. Together with AWS, we’re simplifying how enterprises connect to the cloud, helping them reduce complexity, move faster and support today’s demanding applications.”
The collaboration combines the AWS cloud and operational model with Lumen’s digital network platform and network infrastructure, which spans more than 340,000 route miles and connects thousands of enterprise locations and data centers.
“Together, the companies are enabling a more seamless, unified experience where connectivity is no longer treated as a separate layer, but as an integrated part of how organizations access and use cloud services,” said Lumen executives.
“Enterprises are looking for network infrastructure that delivers the same agility and simplicity they experience in the cloud,” said Peter Chahal, Research Director for IDC’s Worldwide Telecommunications Services and Strategies practice. “The collaboration between Lumen and AWS brings these capabilities together by streamlining connectivity, reducing operational complexity, and enabling organizations to deploy faster, improve performance, and realize greater value from their cloud investments.”
AWS Interconnect – last mile with Lumen Cloud Interconnect is now generally available to enterprise customers in the United States. Customers can now initiate connections through AWS Console and Lumen’s digital platform, Lumen Connect, and monitor availability, latency, and performance across their environments.
