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Connect to the Cloud

One of the most important enablers of any cloud strategy is the underlying network. That’s all we do every day, and that’s why we reach directly to all top 5 cloud providers. Let your cloud journey begin with Arelion.

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“Leaseweb is a global provider of cloud hosting services, operating in Europe, US and Asia Pacific. (...) We procure IP Transit and Wavelength services from 26 leading carriers around the world – to ensure the best end user experience for applications and services hosted on our infrastructure. Since 2006 we use Arelion as one of our main providers for these services. Their global reach and competitive offering are of course of key importance to us, but especially their “first time right” attitude that we value (and that saves us a lot of the headaches that we have with other carriers). From commercial offer to order to delivery to invoice: all services, documentation and communication are usually accurate and in time. “
Bart van der Sloot, Managing Director Leaseweb Network

Who it is for?

  • Companies that require a quick and easy connection directly to the cloud via the public Internet with or without cloud prioritization (IP Transit, DIA)
  • Organizations that need a dedicated private cloud connection which bypasses public Internet, with higher security and lower latency (Ethernet, IP VPN)

Cloud connection via public Internet

  • A simple connection to the cloud
  • A cost-effective solution
  • "Normal" data traffic
  • Adequate security
  • Standard Internet connections
  • Easily scalable
  • Fast service delivery

Customer network requirements

Private or dedicated cloud connectivity

  • A simple connection directly to the cloud
  • High security
  • Larger data volumes
  • Full network control
  • High network performance
  • Low latency

Our solution

Arelion’s cloud solutions meet different customer requirements, from a simple cloud connection via IP Transit or DIA to more sophisticated private and dedicated options using Ethernet or IP VPN.

Our global Internet services connect more than 700 cloud, security and content providers. For further resilience, our private Cloud Connect service connects directly to Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle cloud across North America, Europe and Asia.

Our network

Spanning 75,000 km and serving customers in 125 countries, our backbone spans North America, Europe, and Asia. Fiber-up network control with cutting-edge optical and IP technology deliver the scalability you need, whenever you need it. And with customer experience at the heart of everything we do, we create a network experience so good, you won’t even know we’re here.

 

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Arelion Cloud Connect

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Products and services

Service
Cloud Connect

Direct access to your cloud with a dedicated connection to the major Cloud Service Providers, AWS, Google, Azure, Oracle, and IBM.
Service
IP Transit

BGP Transit to Internet content and billions of end-users, with the world’s best-connected backbone, AS1299. 
Service
DIA (IP Connect)

High-speed Internet access without the need for an AS number or BGP Routing.
Service
DDoS Mitigation

Protect your network against DDoS attacks with continuous host-level protection.
Service
Ethernet

Configure and shape your network with different topologies using our EVPL and ELAN services.
Service
Wavelengths

Dedicated, high volume data transport with DWDM technology.
Service
Smart IP-VPN

Build your own highly secure Virtual Private Network for your global Intranet with our MPLS network.

Why Arelion?

  • 70% of Internet routes are directly served by Arelion’s global backbone, AS1299
  • 95% of end-users in the US and EU are within one hop of AS1299
  • 8/9 of the world’s most valued brands are served by Arelion network
  • 5 top cloud providers directly connected: AWS, Google, Azure, Oracle and IBM
  • 350+ PoPs globally
  • 75,000 km of our own optical fiber assets

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Award-winning Customer Experience—

At Arelion, our award-winning customer experience lies at the heart of everything we do. We work hard to deliver the best customer care in the business. We’re committed to making your experience so good, you don’t even know we’re here.

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