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Security and Economics of connecting to the Cloud
December 2016
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Broad Network
Access
Cloud computing resources are accessible
anywhere
Reliability &
Uptime
Utilize providers dedicated to XaaS as
their core competency
Measured
Service
Only pay for what you use
On-Demand
Self-Service
Provision cloud resources through a self-
service portal, when you need it
Digital Transformation Drivers
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Different methods of procurement and delivery
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Emerald Cut 5.43 ctw Diamond Wedding Ring - $220,000SLA Performance
monitoring
Performance and accountability
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Real-time data processing (BIG Data)
time
Unable to
meet
demand
Ban
dw
idth
Bandwidth
Upgrades
are
Reactive
Opportunity
Cost
PredictedDemand
Traditional Bandwidth
ActualDemand
Capacity and Scale
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Reliability
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Level 3 Cloud Connect Solutions AWS Direct Connect
Scores
VoIP CSPEnterprise IT Environment
Use Case
REAL-TIME DATA FEEDS
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Security
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Level 3 Cloud Connect
Solutions creates a secure,
reliable path to CLOUD
SERVICE PROVIDERS,
using Level 3 private
network services!
What is Level 3® Cloud Connect Solutions?
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Level 3SM eLynk: Expanded Hybrid Cloud Reach
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Enterprise location,
Data Center, Cloud
Provider
3rd Party Data Centers44 interfaces to 10 DCOs
Cloud Service ProvidersDirectly connected to 33 Providers
80+ Level 3 eLynk destinations MarketplacesAccess to dozens of Cloud providers
through leading exchanges
Level 3 Data CentersEnterprise DC hosting and colocation
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UNI
or eLynk
InterfaceeLynk
Interface
eLynk EVC
Cloud or
Data
Center
Provider
Enterprise
Data Center
eLynk
Interface
Level 3SM Enhanced
Management
Level 3SM Dynamic
CapacityLevel 3SM Dynamic
Connections Solutions
Level 3SM Dynamic
Prioritization
Level 3® Cloud Connect Solutions eLine:
Level 3’s Layer 2 Hosted Offer for the Data Center
Available today with Level 3SM Adaptive Network Control
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Immedion Data Center
eLynk-EVCs1 EVC -> 1 AWS VPC VPC 2
Customer B
VPC 2Customer B
VPC 1Customer A
VPC 1Customer A
EC2
VPC 3Customer B
VPC 3Customer B
EC2
AWS East Region 1
AWS Data Center (ex. Equinix)
Multi-tenant Access to AWS
· Immedion orders an eLynk EVC to AWS for each customer VPC
· Future Plan – 1 eLynk EVC for many VPCs and Dynamic Connections
DC Layer 2 Switch
DC Customer A
DC Customer B
DC Customer C
eLynk Interface (s)(M-UNI)
Juniper EX4550(Dual Chassis)
Level 3SM Dynamic Connections Solutions
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Revolutionized Connectivity
Dynamic Connections,
Enhanced User Controls,
App Prioritization, API
exposure and consumption
Network Services Portfolio
The network technology that fits partners and
customers desired architecture
Data Center Connectivity
100+ Level 3 data centers
500+ third party data centers
CSP Integration
Tier 1 global partners,
Tier 2 regional partners
Connectivity, APIs
and Portals
Global Reach
Cloud connections in NA,
EMEA, LatAm and APAC
Enhanced Management
Self-Service Portal,
Dynamic Capacity: Ad-hoc,
Scheduled, Automated,
Enhanced Portal usage views
Level 3 Cloud Connect Vision and Strategy
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Microsoft ExpressRoute
Google Peering Locations
AWS Direct Connect
Blue Jeans
HP Rapid Connect
Level 3® Cloud Connect SolutionsCLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER LOCATIONS