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Simplify hybrid and multicloud operations

Minimize hybrid and multicloud complexity with a solution that helps simplify how you connect, command and scale distributed environments.

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One operating model for hybrid and multicloud

Private, programmable connectivity that streamlines your connections across clouds, data centers and sites with a unified fabric. Designed to simplify the management, security and operation of hybrid and multicloud environments through a single operating model.

Replace multicloud complexity with centralized control

Many enterprises operate across multiple clouds. While multicloud environments increase flexibility, they can also create a patchwork of networking models, security policies, routing frameworks and management tools. Each cloud introduces unique configuration requirements that can increase operational complexity, create inconsistent controls and drive up costs.

Lumen helps simplify hybrid and multicloud operations through a unified connectivity and control platform. Lumen^® Multi-Cloud Gateway provides private Layer 3 connectivity across clouds, sites and data centers, while Alkira, a Lumen Connect^® Solution delivers centralized orchestration, policy control and visibility. Together, they help organizations connect, manage and secure hybrid and multicloud environments through a single platform and operating model, supported by resilient connectivity for critical workloads.

Connectivity

Optimize connectivity across every cloud

Bring clouds, data centers and sites together on a single private network. Add connections and adjust capacity as needed while reducing the complexity of point-to-point networking.

Lumen Multi-Cloud Gateway

Connectivity

One control plane for every environment

Design, connect, and manage clouds, sites and partners through a single control plane. Apply consistent routing, segmentation and security policies across environments with built-in zero trust principles.

Alkira, a Lumen Connect® Solution

Connectivity

Keep critical cloud connections resilient

Protect critical cloud workloads with dedicated connections to key cloud regions. Built-in failover helps keep traffic moving if a connection is disrupted.

Lumen Cloud Interconnect

Up to 96%

Reduction in time to add a new cloud environment<sup>1</sup>

One governed model replaces per-cloud configuration and manual stitching.

120+

Cloud on-ramps across major U.S. markets

On-demand private access to major cloud providers over a 340,000-route-mile fiber network.

Up to 98%

Less time to add a new partner<sup>1</sup>

Onboard partners faster with a repeatable, governed connectivity model.

Up to 400 Gbps in minutes

With on-demand bandwidth scalability

Provision and scale cloud connectivity without redesigning your network.

Looking for specific info?

Find it here in the FAQ section.

Hybrid and multicloud environments often require different networking models, policies, management tools and operational processes across cloud providers. This solution simplifies cloud networking by bringing connectivity, policy control, automation and visibility together under a single operating model.

This solution is designed for organizations operating hybrid or multicloud environments across multiple locations with centralized IT management. It is especially relevant for organizations expanding into new cloud regions, approaching contract renewals, pursuing mergers or acquisitions, expanding geographically or facing growing capacity demands. It may be less suitable for single-site environments with limited data movement.

SD-WAN helps optimize how branch sites connect to applications over existing network infrastructure. This solution focuses on the cloud side of the network, providing private Layer 3 connectivity between clouds, data centers and on-premises environments, along with a control plane for managing east-west traffic between clouds and AI workloads. The two solutions are complementary and can be used together.

It can help. A private, direct gateway for cloud-to-cloud connectivity can help reduce public-internet routing and the cross-region egress charges associated with it. Virtualized routing can reduce the need for physical infrastructure at each location, while on-demand provisioning and centralized policy management and routing can help improve operational efficiency. Actual savings will depend on your traffic patterns and architecture.

Lumen can help you simplify hybrid and multicloud operations because the core solution combines Multi-Cloud Gateway and Alkira, a Lumen Connect solution. Multi-Cloud Gateway provides private connectivity across clouds, sites and data centers, while Alkira delivers centralized policy management, routing, segmentation, automation and visibility. Together, they provide a unified operating model for hybrid and multicloud environments.

Connections can be activated in minutes through Lumen Connect and APIs, rather than the weeks often required for traditional circuit orders, with bandwidth scalable up to 400 Gbps. Alkira reports up to a 96% reduction in the time required to add a new cloud environment and up to 98% less time to add a partner. With no hardware to deploy, software to manage or capacity planning required, organizations can move efficiently. Pricing is consumption-based.