Airtel partners with Microsoft to launch new cloud platform Connexion

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Airtel partners with Microsoft to launch new cloud platform Connexion

The latest service will ensure a more secure, scalable and seamless private connection between enterprises, cloud service providers, and data center partners.

Bharti Airtel has expanded its cloud service portfolio with the launch of Connexion, the telco said in a statement, adding that it has also entered into a partnership with Microsoft Corp. for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute.

The latest service will ensure a more secure, scalable and seamless private connection between enterprises, cloud service providers, and data center partners.

"This platform is the right choice for the service providers and businesses seeking to make their IT infrastructure more agile and flexible. With 'Connexion' - we are confident of helping customers seamlessly and more securely connect to Microsoft Azure, by bringing down their network cost substantially and improving performance", said Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO - Global Business, Bharti Airtel.

Airtel said that its new platform "Connexion" is the best way to maximize network performance over cloud. This, coupled with Azure ExpressRoute, will enable a customer to create a private connection between their infrastructure and Azure data centers.

The Azure ExpressRoute connection does not utilize public internet and offers more reliability, faster speeds, lower latencies and higher security than typical Internet connections.

"Enterprises are increasingly leveraging the power of cloud to empower their workforces and Microsoft is expanding its service for India and global customers. Our partnership with Airtel, the third largest global carrier, is a major step in this direction and we hope to bring in an integrated and seamless experience for our mutual customers," Yousef Khalidi, Distinguished Engineer, Networking, Microsoft Azure

Connexion will also enable regional customers across Middle East, SAARC and APAC owing to the extensive and robust capabilities of Airtel in these regions.

Earlier this month, Airtel partnered with networking player GBI to increase its direct reach in West Asian countries.

The India's largest, and the world's third largest telco offers global services in both voice and data including VAS services like International toll-free services and SMS hubbing.

Airtel said tat its strategically located submarine cables and satellite network enable the customers to connect across the world including hard-to-reach areas. The company's global network runs across 225,000 Rkms, covering 50 countries and 5 continents.

http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-partners-with-microsoft-to-launch-new-cloud-platform-connexion/52174236
 
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