Cloud Connect

Cloud Connect

Extend your data center to the cloud with a dedicated netwrok connection to AWS Direct Connect, GCP Partner Interconnect, and/or Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute using the combination of your CEN and Internet2 high-speed national network. Four geographically diverse connection points ensure the best performance.

Included Features:

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One Connection: Multiple Clouds

A single network connection to CEN provides access to the cloud leaders across the national backbone.

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Connect to the Cloud Leaders

Works with leading cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute and Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

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Scalable Capacity

Scalable and elastic capacity up to the physical handoff speed up to 5 Gbps.

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Geographic Diversity

Geographically diverse paths to major data centers destination connections in four cities across the country, including Ashburn, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; and San Jose, California.

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Cost Effective

No cost when added to existing member handoffs. Up to 5Gbps of traffic (5+ Gbps would move to an RPI). Just contact CEN and we can add it into your configuration.

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Telemetry

Members can view traffic utilization, monitoring performance and statistics from border handoff to cloud provider through ATR (augmented trace route).

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TO LEARN MORE:

WHY CEN?

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QUALITY

CEN’s scalable, resilient network design offers an unmatched combination of performance attributes for speed, latency, reliability, and security.

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VALUE

CEN’s cost recovery model provides competitive pricing, custom tailored services, and larger feature sets as compared to other for-profit ISPs.

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SERVICE

CEN’s Connecticut based team backs its members with a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and access to senior technical staff for the most consistent, local, expert service available.