Cloud Interconnect: Everything You Need to Know

In a multi-cloud world, enterprises need high-performance, secure, and scalable ways to connect to multiple cloud providers. That's where Cloud Interconnect, enabled by Tata Communications' IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect, comes in. It ensures seamless, direct, and private connectivity to leading cloud service providers (CSPs) such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud. With IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect, you can simplify your cloud architecture, reduce egress costs, and gain predictable, low-latency performance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Whether you're migrating workloads, running mission-critical applications, or orchestrating cross-cloud communication, this guide covers everything you need to know about how Cloud Interconnect works, its benefits, pricing, and best practices.

What is Cloud Interconnect?

Cloud Interconnect refers to a private, high-speed connection between an enterprise's on-premise or data center infrastructure and a public cloud provider. Unlike using the public internet, interconnect services provide more predictable performance, lower latency, and enhanced security.

Tata Communications' IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect allows businesses to create dedicated virtual circuits to multiple cloud environments via a single connection. This simplifies multi-cloud management and supports complex digital transformation initiatives.

How IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect Powers Cloud Interconnect

IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect is Tata Communications' managed cloud interconnection service that offers:

• Direct connections to hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
• Global reach through a single SLA-backed network fabric
• Simplified provisioning with on-demand, API-based configurations
• Optimised pricing models with daily billing and cost predictability
• Support for hybrid deployments combining legacy on-premise systems with modern cloud-native applications

It eliminates the complexity of establishing multiple direct connections and ensures secure, scalable, and efficient data exchange between enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms.

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Benefits of Cloud Interconnect via IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect

Top Cloud Providers Supported

Tata Communications enables direct cloud interconnection with:

• AWS: via AWS Direct Connect
• Microsoft Azure: via ExpressRoute
• Google Cloud: via Partner Interconnect and Cross-Cloud Interconnect in GCP

These integrations ensure high throughput and low jitter performance across multi-cloud environments. 

Best Practices for Cloud Interconnect

To get the most from your interconnect strategy:

• Plan network design: Map application dependencies, bandwidth needs, and compliance zones
• Build for redundancy: Use active/active connections across diverse PoPs
• Enable routing intelligence: Use global dynamic routing to ensure failover and resiliency
• Monitor proactively: Leverage real-time analytics and network telemetry
• Maintain MTU consistency: Prevent packet loss with consistent transmission sizes

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IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect Use Cases

• Hybrid Cloud Migration: Move workloads from on-prem to cloud with low-latency connectivity
• Disaster Recovery: Set up reliable secondary cloud regions with guaranteed uptime
• Cross-Cloud Analytics: Connect data lakes across cloud platforms for unified intelligence
• B2B Integrations: Enable partners to securely access services hosted across clouds

Challenges Solved by IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect

Conclusion

Cloud Interconnect is no longer optional in a multi-cloud world. With Tata Communications’ IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect, enterprises can unlock secure, high-performance access to top cloud providers without the complexity of managing separate connections or worrying about cost unpredictability.

From application migration to cross-cloud orchestration, IZO™ MCC is the enterprise-grade foundation that helps you scale your digital future.

Unlock the power of seamless multi-cloud connectivity with Tata Communications’ IZO™ Multi-Cloud Connect. Start your free trial today or contact us to explore how we can simplify and secure your digital journey.