Google Cloud Interconnect (GCI)

As a Google Cloud Interconnect Service Provider, IX Reach can now connect its network infrastructure directly to Google and provide enterprise grade connectivity to Google Cloud Platform and the next generation of cloud computing. Google Cloud Interconnect (GCI) enables enterprises to connect their on-premises network, data centre, or any other network resource to Google via IX Reach’s global, high-speed network infrastructure to Google’s network edge.

Connecting via IX Reach over GCI links can improve the consistency and reliability of a business’ cloud connections, by offering connectivity options that provide guaranteed bandwidth between the customer and Google’s edge location. The connections to Google are built with redundant links, which further increases the reliability of the solution.

Features and Benefits

  • Secure, high-bandwidth private network connection(s) directly into one or more GCP service regions
  • Reduced costs for data transfer compared with access over the Internet
  • Increased levels of security and predictable latency
  • Flexible bandwidth options from 100Mbps to 10Gbps
  • 1GE or 10GE Interfaces for easy service expansion
  • Flexible options to connect directly from a premise based location, a colocation based data centre, or multiple, carrier dense neutral data centres
  • Elimination of unnecessary delays and costs associated with the long provisioning lead times for traditional private lines
  • Ability to connect to multiple GCP Service Regions from a single port
  • Greater end-to-end control and visibility of traffic utilisation
  • Full SLA assurance
  • Single invoice – bandwidth/cross connects
  • 24/7 NOC for monitoring and support

Google Cloud Platform is an impeccable tool for content and application developers around the globe and a valuable tool for enterprises. Connect to Google Cloud Platform easily and conveniently from locations that suit you.

Press Release: IX Reach supports new Google Cloud Partner Interconnect product