Cloud Connect X: Private Cloud Connectivity to AWS and Azure
Connect your business securely to AWS and Microsoft Azure with Cloud Connect X, Claranet's private cloud connectivity service - delivering low-latency, high-performance, private network access without the unpredictability of the public internet.
Challenges we solve
Connecting your corporate network to cloud platforms should be fast, secure and simple. For many organisations, it is anything but.
Inconsistent cloud performance
Routing traffic to cloud providers over the public internet introduces latency, jitter and unpredictable performance that impacts your applications and users.
Complex multi-cloud connectivity
Connecting to multiple cloud providers across multiple regions typically means managing dedicated circuits, separate ports and different configurations for each. See how we simplifies this with our multi-cloud managed services.
Unpredictable data transfer costs
Internet-based cloud connectivity often comes with variable bandwidth charges that make it difficult to forecast monthly costs with confidence.
Security concerns over public internet
Sending sensitive business data across the public internet to reach cloud workloads raises security and compliance concerns that private connectivity eliminates.
What is Cloud Connect X?
Cloud Connect X provides a private data connection between your Claranet MPLS network and your cloud service provider. The service bypasses the public internet entirely, delivering consistent performance and dedicated bandwidth between the cloud platform and every site on your MPLS network.
There is no need to install dedicated circuits or acquire ports into multiple regions. Cloud Connect X is delivered to the MPLS core, so all sites within your network can access cloud services without traffic having to traverse any other site. The service supports Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, with connections served from London and Amsterdam interconnects.
Bandwidth options range from 50Mbps to 5Gbps, and can be upgraded as your requirements grow. A fixed monthly price with no additional bandwidth charges across the Claranet network makes costs predictable and easy to manage.
Key Benefits
- Private peering — bypasses the public internet completely
- Dedicated bandwidth with consistent performance
- Fixed monthly pricing with no data transfer charges
- All MPLS sites connected without additional circuits
- Bandwidth upgradeable from 50Mbps to 5Gbps
- 24/7/365 proactive monitoring and support
Claranet network at a glance
Supported platforms & regions
Cloud Connect X integrates with major cloud providers across key European regions.
Microsoft Azure
ExpressRoute via London and Amsterdam interconnects
London Interconnect
Serves UK South, UK West, North Europe (Dublin), EU-West-1
AWS
Direct Connect via London and Amsterdam interconnects
Amsterdam Interconnect
Serves West Europe, EU-West-2, EU-Central-1 (Frankfurt)
MPLS Integration
All MPLS sites gain cloud access without extra circuits
Technical capabilities
Enterprise-grade cloud connectivity managed end-to-end by Claranet.
Private peering
Traffic flows over private connections between the Claranet core network and the cloud provider, with no exposure to the public internet. Supports Azure ExpressRoute Premium for global routing.
Flexible bandwidth
Choose from 50Mbps, 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 500Mbps, 1Gbps, 2Gbps or 5Gbps. Bandwidth can be upgraded once per calendar month with a 3-month minimum period after each change.
Multi-cloud ready
Connect to Azure and AWS simultaneously. Each provider connection is configured independently, allowing you to adopt a multi-cloud strategy with ease.
Proactive monitoring
Claranet monitors your connection against performance and availability metrics 24/7. Threshold breaches trigger automatic alerts with severity-based response times from 30 minutes. For day-to-day management of what's running on the other end, see our CloudOps managed cloud operations.
24/7 service desk
Round-the-clock support via Claranet Online portal and telephone. ITIL-aligned processes with clear escalation paths and change management procedures ensure rapid resolution.
Consultancy-led design
Network Sales Specialists and Solutions Architects work with you to design the right solution, including a High-Level Options Analysis and detailed technical design with network diagrams.
Accreditations & partnerships
Ready to connect your network to AWS and Azure?
Talk to our network specialists about setting up private cloud connectivity for your organisation - whether you're connecting one cloud platform or building a multi-cloud strategy.
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Frequently asked questions
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Microsoft Azure (via ExpressRoute) and AWS (via Direct Connect), served from Claranet's London and Amsterdam interconnects.
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Through private peering from the Claranet MPLS core to the London or Amsterdam interconnect, with no traffic routed over the public internet.
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50Mbps, 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 500Mbps, 1Gbps, 2Gbps or 5Gbps, upgradeable once per calendar month.
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Yes. Connections to Azure and AWS are configured independently and can run simultaneously.