Cloud Connect X

Private, high-performance connectivity from your MPLS network directly to AWS, Azure and other cloud platforms — bypassing the public internet.

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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.

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

24/7 Proactive network monitoring

2 Interconnect regions (London & Amsterdam)

5Gbps Maximum bandwidth per connection

15 Working day new service lead time

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, AWS and other supported cloud providers 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.

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.