The allure of cloud computing, with its promise of scalability, flexibility and cost-efficiency, has driven many organizations to consider migration. But, one hurdle remains; namely, connectivity.
Establishing reliable and secure connections between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments is a task often fraught with challenges. Organizations must carefully consider a multitude of factors for optimal performance. These include the selection of appropriate carriers and the provision of adequate bandwidth.
Security is key in cloud migration. Protecting sensitive data as it traverses networks is essential. Organizations must implement stronger encryption protocols and firewalls to safeguard information from unauthorized access. Additionally, modern network infrastructures often involve multiple cloud providers and hybrid environments, which increases the difficulty of managing and securing connections.
Also, achieving predictable performance is critical for many cloud-based applications. Insufficient bandwidth or network latency leads to application slowdowns. This impacts user experience and productivity. Organizations must carefully assess their bandwidth requirements and work with carriers to establish connections that can handle fluctuating workloads.
Balancing cost, performance and security is a delicate act that requires careful planning and ongoing management. Helping with that is 11:11 Systems with a new offering in AWS Marketplace that provides fully managed, last-mile connectivity solutions that solve bandwidth, latency and security issues for cloud customers.
“As more geographically distributed organizations take advantage of AWS, the last-mile connection becomes the critical link to an organization’s ecosystem,” said Justin Giardina, Chief Technology Officer, 11:11 Systems.
11:11 Systems is a managed infrastructure solutions provider that empowers customers to modernize, protect and manage mission-critical applications and data. It’s new offering, 11:11 Managed Connectivity for AWS Direct Connect, offers a solution for organizations that want seamless and secure cloud adoption. By providing a managed pathway to AWS, this service addresses the common challenges associated with traditional connectivity options. Whether businesses operate in remote locations or face suboptimal network conditions, 11:11's carrier-agnostic approach ensures tailored solutions to meet specific needs.
Connectivity isn’t the only thing the platform offers. SD-WAN integration enhances network performance and security, while the option for dedicated AWS Direct Connect ports provides direct and secure access to AWS resources. The integration with AWS Marketplace simplifies billing and management.
Plus, 11:11 provides end-to-end management that offers visibility into network performance and ensuring optimal connectivity. Backed by 24/7/365 support and a 100% uptime service level agreement, businesses rely on 11:11 to maintain a stable and high-performing connection to AWS.
“By working with AWS, we offer customers a turnkey, fully managed, carrier-agnostic solution that can quickly address critical connectivity complications through flexible on-ramp options, such as circuits and SD-WAN,” said Giardina.
11:11 Managed Connectivity for AWS Direct Connect has the potential to address the critical pain point for many businesses, which is complex and unreliable cloud connectivity. By offering a managed, end-to-end solution, MSPs can streamline their service offerings and differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
Edited by
Alex Passett
