Lumen announces preview of Google Cloud’s partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile delivered by Lumen Cloud Interconnect
Lumen becomes an inaugural provider participating in Google Cloud's partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile offering, helping simplify enterprise connectivity from locations to Google Cloud.
As organizations expand their cloud and AI initiatives, applications, data, workloads and users are becoming increasingly distributed across hybrid and multicloud environments. This shift is driving demand for secure, scalable and simplified connectivity between enterprise locations and cloud platforms.
To help address that challenge, Lumen announced earlier this year that we are collaborating with Google Cloud to help simplify how enterprises connect locations, data centers and applications to Google Cloud by integrating last-mile connectivity directly into the cloud experience.
Today, we’re pleased to preview Google Cloud’s partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile delivered by Lumen Cloud Interconnect, which brings together Google Cloud’s Cross-Cloud Interconnect capabilities with the secure, high-performance Lumen Network to enable a more integrated approach to cloud connectivity. The partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile offering is available in preview in us-east4 (Northern Virginia) with Lumen Technologies, with additional regions coming soon.
"As enterprises deploy AI and data-intensive workloads across public and private clouds, waiting months to provision physical network circuits is no longer tenable,” said Himanshu Mehra, director of product management, cloud networking, at Google Cloud. “Through our collaboration with Lumen Technologies on partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile, customers can now extend high-capacity, SLA-backed connectivity from their locations to Google Cloud in minutes, combining Lumen's expansive network reach with the speed and programmability of the cloud."
Designed to help simplify the path from enterprise locations to Google Cloud
While cloud resources can be provisioned quickly, connecting enterprise sites to cloud environments has often required coordination across multiple providers, workflows and systems.
Google Cloud’s partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile delivered by Lumen Cloud Interconnect is designed to streamline that experience. Customers can initiate the connectivity process directly from Google Cloud and connect through Lumen® Connectivity Fabric℠, helping reduce the coordination and steps traditionally required to establish private cloud connectivity to support accelerated deployment and simplified network operations.
Built on a foundation of scale, visibility and automation
This preview helps advance our vision for programmable networking, where cloud and network services work together to deliver a seamless, on-demand connectivity experience. Organizations increasingly need networking that is as agile, scalable and automated as the cloud services it supports.
“The network needs to become as dynamic and easy to consume as the cloud itself. By bringing Google Cloud and Lumen connectivity together, we’re making it simpler for enterprises to connect their locations to the cloud with the performance and reliability they need," Lumen EVP and Chief Technology and Product Officer Jim Fowler explained. “This is an important step toward a more programmable, cloud-like networking experience.”
That vision is enabled by the scale and intelligence of the Lumen network. With more than 20 million intercity fiber miles installed today and a path to 58 million by 2031, Lumen is building the high-capacity foundation needed to support growing AI, cloud and data demands. At the same time, automation and network intelligence help improve operational efficiency and resiliency. More than 80% of Lumen network issues are resolved machine to-machine before customers are impacted, while more than 380 automated workflows run approximately 5 million times annually. Nearly half of enterprise repair tickets are handled through automated processes, and customers can perform optical diagnostics themselves in seconds.
Together, these capabilities help make connectivity more automated, visible and scalable, supporting our broader strategy to enable distributed applications, data and AI workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments.
What customers can expect during the preview
This preview gives customers the opportunity to explore a more integrated approach to cloud connectivity through automated provisioning and enterprise-grade networking.
Key capabilities include:
- Simplified cloud connectivity: Customers can initiate connectivity workflows directly from Google Cloud, enabling a more seamless experience for establishing private cloud connections.
- Fast deployment: Automated provisioning helps establish cloud connectivity services in minutes, reducing manual steps and accelerating time to service.
- Private enterprise-to-cloud connectivity: Lumen® Cloud Interconnect extends connectivity from enterprise locations to Google Cloud through a dedicated Layer 3 private connection designed for hybrid and distributed environments.
- Flexible scaling and multicloud support: Customers can scale bandwidth using standardized service tiers ranging from 1 Gbps to 50 Gbps and leverage Lumen® Multi-Cloud Gateway to connect locations, applications and cloud environments across supported networks.
- Built for reliability: Pre-provisioned capacity across redundant infrastructure supports rapid service activation and high availability, with automated traffic management and recovery capabilities designed to maintain connectivity during maintenance events.
Making connections simple
Google Cloud’s partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect for last mile delivered by Lumen Cloud Interconnect expands the options available to customers seeking more efficient cloud connectivity. Through automated provisioning and Lumen's enterprise-grade network, organizations can simplify how they connect to Google Cloud and easily scale connectivity to meet changing business needs.
Take the next step
To participate in the preview, reach out to your Google Cloud or Lumen account team, or submit the intake form today.
Interested in learning more? View the Partner Interconnect documentation or explore Lumen Cloud Interconnect capabilities.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this blog constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding Lumen’s collaboration with Google Cloud, the expected capabilities, availability and benefits of Google Cloud Partner Interconnect with last mile delivered by Lumen Cloud Interconnect, and Lumen’s plans and expectations regarding its network, including planned fiber expansion through 2031. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including the risks described in Lumen’s filings with the SEC. Lumen undertakes no, and expressly disclaims any, obligation to update these statements.
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