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Your Questions Answered on Simplifying Hybrid and Multicloud Network Connectivity

Dive into the highlights of our webinar Q&A with Aviatrix for expert guidance on how to streamline your network using Aviatrix and Megaport. Co-authored by Tim McConnaughy, Technical Marketing Engineer, Aviatrix In September 2024, we held a webinar with Aviatrix that had our team buzzing for weeks afterwards.

How to Fix Poor AWS Latency

Find out how to reduce your latency and get better network performance from the leading cloud service provider. In the modern business world, AWS is everywhere. According to HG Insights, the leading hyperscaler has over 50% market share, with 2.38 million businesses worldwide using AWS cloud services in 2024. One of the top questions we hear AWS users ask is how they can make their AWS connection faster.

A Look Back at 2024: Megaport's Biggest Updates

From expanding our global footprint to launching exciting new solutions, it’s been a year of growth, innovation, and connection. I can’t believe it has already been almost two years since I joined the Megaport team! So many great things have happened in that time, and there are no signs of slowing down. As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strides Megaport has made this year, because it has been a massive one.

Your 2025 Predictions From AWS re:Invent 2024

From simplifying AI integration and automation to network virtualization and cybersecurity, re:Invent 2024 left us with plenty to think about going into 2025. AWS re:Invent 2024 was a whirlwind. TechRadar reported an estimated 60,000 in-person attendees, and with over 2,000 learning sessions there was no shortage of opportunities to collaborate. Our Megaport booth was buzzing, and we loved connecting with you.

Six Ways to Get a More Resilient Network in 2025

Is your business ready for 2025? Prevent downtime and protect your bottom line with our tips for improving network resilience. From the applications running critical workloads in the cloud to remote users dispersed across different global regions, the world of 2025 needs to be completely interconnected. And with businesses in all industries relying on these interconnections to deliver promises to customers, hit deadlines, and attain revenue, network resilience has never been more crucial.

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.