A recent IDC study revealed that 64% of companies are using multiple cloud providers, with nearly 80% expressing the need to simplify cloud management. While multi-cloud adoption is on the rise, businesses often find themselves dealing with the complexities of interconnectivity.
While Google’s new service is a positive step towards addressing these challenges, the multi-cloud landscape is already populated with third-party interconnection platforms that have been providing similar services for some time. These platforms offer more advanced integration, greater flexibility, and easier service management.
As the digital landscape evolves, businesses require the ability to transfer sensitive data seamlessly between multiple clouds and regions. Provisioning direct connections to various clouds is a complex endeavor that can lead to unexpected costs. The main challenge stems from the lack of standardization. Each hyperscale cloud provider has its own interpretation of direct connectivity, such as AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute, with subtle differences in cross-region data transfer approaches. Additionally, these providers use their specific terminology and definitions for their direct connectivity offerings.
