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Megaport Network AWS Outpost Support featuring Kevin Dresser

AWS Outposts + Megaport: Simplifying Cloud Connectivity AWS Outposts deliver AWS hardware and services right to your data center – like your own dedicated availability zone! But there’s a catch: it doesn’t include the connectivity to link back to its AWS parent region. That’s where Megaport comes in!

Routing between AWS Local Zones with Megaport featuring Kevin Dresser

AWS Local Zones are game-changers for boosting performance and resiliency, but did you know connecting them efficiently is key? Here's what you need to know: The Problem: Local Zones in the same metro connect via their parent region, causing latency spikes (up to 80ms in some cases!). The Solution: Use Megaport’s Cloud Router (MCR) and AWS Direct Connect to build a private, low-latency interconnect – cutting latency by 10x (down to 8ms).

Operational Resilience featuring Alexis

Cloud resiliency starts with your network! Your AWS deployment is packed with features like availability zones and auto-scaling for cloud resiliency. But what about the network connecting you to AWS? At Megaport, we’ve reimagined cloud connectivity to make building a resilient network as seamless as AWS makes deploying resilient infrastructure. Traditional Direct Connect: Weeks of waiting, managing redundant infrastructure, and compliance risks in regulated industries.

The Real Cost of High Network Latency

High latency and inflexible bandwidth have a domino effect across your entire business, impacting your productivity and revenue. Here’s how to improve it. When we talk about network latency, we’re referring to more than just the occasional lag or slow loading speed. At scale, the consistency of your network can be the difference between your enterprise making and losing money – and latency is where it all starts.

Streamline Cloud Networking with Terraform and Megaport

Developers, imagine this: You’ve automated your cloud infrastructure with Terraform—EC2 instances, VPCs, and security groups—seamlessly. But when it comes to external connectivity, you're stuck in email chains, waiting on approvals, and attending meetings. There’s a better way! With Megaport's Terraform provider, you can: Megaport’s software-defined network lets you code your connectivity just like your infrastructure—directly in your IDE with full support for your workflow.

Why Brazil is Your Key to Unlocking Business Growth in Latin America

Discover why Brazil’s growing tech industry and booming economy make it a prime destination for businesses looking to expand into Latin America. With a booming digital economy, a thriving fintech sector, and some of the world’s heaviest internet users, Brazil has become a hotspot for businesses looking to foster innovation. Add accelerating data center growth to increased cloud adoption, and the opportunities for enterprises seeking to scale their potential are immense.

Why You Need Integrated Network Security

Having interoperable network security is key to protecting your business from a crisis. Here’s why you need it and how your business can achieve it. If cybersecurity isn’t number one on your network team’s list of concerns, it probably should be. According to Forrester, “Two years ago, 63% said they had been breached at least once in the past year.

Six Key Differences Between Major Cloud Providers

Demystify your private cloud options with our comparison of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud. On a typical day at Megaport, our Solutions team helps a lot of customers with a lot of questions. And in my time here, I’ve noticed these questions often follow the same theme: What’s the best way to connect to their cloud service providers? The reality is that there’s no simple answer to this question.

How to Automate Your Megaport Infrastructure With APIs

Learn how to transform your network efficiency and interoperability, all from a single interface. As networks expand and automation becomes the norm, API usage has exploded; in today’s digital landscape, 90% of developers are now utilizing APIs. APIs are no longer just technical constructs, confined to the dark corners of software engineers – they’re now the lifeblood of many companies. API tools allow you to connect to diverse data sources, supporting interoperability and innovation.