AWS Direct Connect Launches in Turkey, DE-CIX Istanbul Exceeds 500 Gbit/s
DE-CIX Istanbul has launched the first AWS Cloud On-Ramp in Turkey, utilizing Direct Connect to provide lower latency and private network paths for users in the region. This enables customers to connect existing network infrastructure with AWS, bypassing the public internet while ensuring predictable latency and guaranteed bandwidth. The Internet Exchange also reported a new data traffic peak of over 500 Gbit/s, tripling its 2020 volume.
Key Takeaways
- DE-CIX Istanbul now hosts Turkey's first AWS Cloud On-Ramp, celebrating its tenth anniversary.
- The On-Ramp uses AWS Direct Connect to provide private, low-latency network paths to AWS resources.
- DE-CIX's DirectCLOUD service allows customers to connect existing infrastructure directly to AWS.
- DE-CIX Istanbul reached a new data traffic peak of over 500 Gbit/s on July 30, tripling its 2020 volume.
Why It Matters
The introduction of a direct AWS Cloud On-Ramp in Turkey significantly improves cloud connectivity for businesses in the region by reducing latency and ensuring dedicated bandwidth. This move enhances network reliability and performance for streaming operations, particularly for content delivery and cloud-based media workflows. It also reflects growing demand for high-speed internet infrastructure in Turkey, where the DE-CIX Istanbul Internet Exchange has tripled its traffic volume since 2020. Companies operating or expanding into the Middle East and Europe will watch for further cloud infrastructure expansions and continued traffic growth on regional IXPs.
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