Cloud connection: Public Internet vs. dedicated cloud access
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Cloud connection Public Internet or dedicated access
When direct cloud access makes the difference
Many companies reach their limits when it comes to cloud access via the public internet. Dedicated connections to Azure, AWS, Google and more deliver security, predictable performance and stable accessibility.
In a nutshell:
- Security: Private lines instead of shared paths
- Performance: Guaranteed bandwidth and predictable latency
- Stability: Avoiding bottlenecks and peering problems
- Availability: Binding service levels for critical workloads
- Multi Cloud: Direct connections to leading platforms
SAVECALL shows options and costs for direct cloud access and finds the right connection for your locations.
The question: Where does Internet access limit you today with cloud workloads and which application benefits first from dedicated access?
Access to the public cloud via the internet can be a problem for companies, not least for security and performance reasons. Dedicated cloud access can be the right solution here. The use of public cloud services from major providers such as Microsoft or Amazon by companies of all sizes and industries continues to increase. Until now, access to the large cloud platforms has been via the public internet. This type of access is not sufficient for many companies in terms of security, performance and reliability.
Where the problems lie
The reason for the concerns of many companies lies in the way in which the data packages reach the cloud provider.
The conventional route of the data packets to the cloud provider harbors several weak points. Problems can arise both in the backbones of the respective providers and in the peering between the providers. The data destined for the cloud must therefore share the bandwidth with all the other data, such as YouTube or mail traffic. It is particularly problematic if the internet provider does not peer directly with the cloud provider. The data is then routed via other peerings or via an Internet exchange node (e.g. DECX). Bottlenecks can always occur here.
Accessibility of major providers via dedicated cloud access
Due to the reasons mentioned above, more and more companies are switching to a dedicated connection. All major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365, Google, VMware and Softlayer can now be accessed via Dedicated Cloud Access.
What are the advantages?
The advantages of Dedicated Cloud Access over a connection via the public Internet are manifold.
- Private connection: By using dedicated connections, users receive access that is exclusively available to them. The bandwidth does not have to be shared with anyone.
- As the cloud platforms are not connected via the public Internet, but via private connections, the customer receives a significantly higher standard of security.
- Speed and performance: Internet latency can fluctuate due to the vulnerabilities associated with best effort service. With a dedicated connection, customers get guaranteed speeds.
How SAVECALL supports cloud connectivity
We would be happy to show you the best and most cost-effective ways to connect your cloud via a direct connection. As a trusted advisor, we check vendor-neutral which connection fits your workloads and locations, and compare options, providers and costs through a partner network of over 80 carriers.
Conclusion: choosing the right cloud access
There are many things to consider when migrating to the cloud. This starts with the internet connection. An existing line is not always designed for the additional cloud traffic. We work with you to check whether bandwidth, latency and connectivity are sufficient or whether dedicated cloud access is worthwhile.
Written by
Frank Frommknecht
Key Account Consultant, SAVECALL
Has supported companies for over 20 years in selecting and optimizing their connectivity solutions. His focus: making complex telecommunications understandable from the customer’s perspective and finding the right solution strategically.
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Frequently asked questions
Dedicated cloud access is a private, dedicated connection between the corporate network and a cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud. Instead of routing traffic over the public internet, it runs over a reserved line. This provides predictable bandwidth, lower latency, higher security and binding service levels. For business-critical cloud workloads, this is often the decisive difference compared to a connection over the internet.
With access over the public internet, the traffic destined for the cloud shares bandwidth with all other data and depends on peering and internet exchange nodes. This can lead to fluctuating latency and bottlenecks. Dedicated cloud access uses a private connection that is exclusively available to the company, with guaranteed performance and without detours via third-party peerings.
Dedicated cloud access is particularly worthwhile for companies that run business-critical applications in the cloud, have high requirements for security and data protection, or depend on stable, predictable performance. It also shows its strengths with large data volumes, multi-cloud strategies or cross-site connectivity. Whether the switch pays off in a specific case depends on workloads, locations and the existing connection.
All major cloud providers can now be reached via dedicated cloud access, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365, Google Cloud, VMware and other platforms. Depending on the provider, the connection is made via products such as Azure ExpressRoute or AWS Direct Connect. This allows even multi-cloud environments to be connected securely and with high performance over dedicated connections.
A dedicated cloud connection offers four key advantages: a private connection whose bandwidth is shared with no one, a higher security standard by bypassing the public internet, guaranteed speeds instead of fluctuating best-effort latency, and binding service levels for critical workloads. Together, this ensures stable accessibility and predictable performance.
SAVECALL checks vendor-neutral whether the existing internet connection is sufficient for the planned cloud workloads or whether dedicated cloud access is worthwhile. Through a partner network of over 80 carriers, we compare options, providers and costs and find the right connection for your locations. From needs analysis and price and SLA comparison to implementation, we support the entire process.
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