# CloudConnect

Private, secure connections from your office or data center to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Your data never touches the public internet. Single provider from your location to the cloud—we manage the entire connection.

## Direct Connectivity To

- **AWS**  
  Direct Connect
- **Microsoft Azure**  
  ExpressRoute
- **Google Cloud**  
  Cloud Interconnect
- **Oracle Cloud**  
  FastConnect

50%  
Lower Latency  
30%  
Egress Savings  
10G  
Max Bandwidth

## Your Private Path to the Cloud

CloudConnect provides dedicated, private connectivity from your location directly into major cloud platforms. Instead of routing your cloud traffic over the public internet, your data travels over Pilot's fiber network to a direct peering point with your cloud provider.

The result? Dramatically lower latency, consistent performance, reduced data transfer costs, and enhanced security. Your cloud resources behave more like local resources—fast, reliable, and predictable.

Whether you're running hybrid workloads, migrating to the cloud, or building multi-cloud architectures, CloudConnect gives you the foundation for enterprise-grade cloud connectivity.

### Key Benefits
- **Bypass Public Internet**  
  Private path eliminates internet congestion and variability
- **Reduce Egress Costs**  
  Pay reduced data transfer rates through direct connections
- **Dedicated Bandwidth**  
  Guaranteed throughput for predictable cloud performance
- **Enhanced Security**  
  Traffic never touches the public internet
- **Multi-Cloud Ready**  
  Connect to multiple providers from a single location

## Supported Cloud Platforms

Direct connectivity to the world's leading cloud providers through their native interconnect programs.

### AWS Direct Connect

Establish private connectivity to AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and more. Access all AWS regions through dedicated connections.
- Dedicated and hosted connections
- Public and private VIFs
- Direct Connect Gateway support

### Azure ExpressRoute

Private connections to Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365. Extend your on-premises network into the Microsoft cloud.
- ExpressRoute Global Reach
- Microsoft peering for M365
- Premium add-on for global access

### Google Cloud Interconnect

High-bandwidth, low-latency connections to Google Cloud Platform. Access Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and all GCP services.
- Dedicated Interconnect
- Partner Interconnect
- 99.999% availability SLA option
- Global routing capability

### Oracle FastConnect

Private, dedicated connectivity to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Ideal for Oracle database workloads and enterprise applications.
- Virtual circuit bundling
- Public and private peering
- Cross-connect or partner

## Common Use Cases

CloudConnect enables enterprise cloud strategies across industries.

### Hybrid Cloud Architecture

Seamlessly extend your on-premises infrastructure into the cloud. Run workloads where they make the most sense with consistent connectivity.

### Cloud Migration

Accelerate your cloud migration with high-bandwidth dedicated connections. Move terabytes of data reliably without impacting production traffic.

### Cloud-Based DR

Replicate critical systems to the cloud with consistent, low-latency connections. Meet recovery objectives with reliable, high-throughput links.

### Multi-Cloud Strategy

Connect to multiple cloud providers from a single location. Avoid vendor lock-in and leverage the best services from each platform.

### Big Data & Analytics

Transfer large datasets to cloud analytics platforms efficiently. Reduce egress costs and accelerate time-to-insight for data-intensive workloads.

### Enterprise SaaS

Improve performance for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and other SaaS applications with dedicated paths to cloud hosting infrastructure.

## How CloudConnect Works

From your premises to the cloud in three simple steps.

1. **Connect to Pilot**  
   We install fiber to your location and connect you to our metro network. If you're already a Pilot customer, we can add CloudConnect to your existing services.

2. **Configure Your Cloud Connection**  
   Choose your cloud providers and bandwidth requirements. We provision your connections through our direct peering points at major data centers in the NYC metro.

3. **Go Live**  
   Configure BGP peering with your cloud provider and start routing traffic. Our team provides support throughout the process to ensure a smooth cutover.