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Megaport Enhancing Connectivity in Adelaide

• News

Learn how Megaport’s investment in one of Australia’s fastest-growing economies will transform the connectivity landscape.

A Recap of the Megaport World Tour 2024

• News

Spanning 51 cities over several months, the Megaport World Tour 2024 was a huge success. Here’s how it went, and what we learned from you.

Megaport Enhancing Connectivity in Canberra

• Cloud Networking

As the demand for cloud services continues to grow, ensuring security, compliance, and reliability remains paramount, especially for government entities and affiliated sectors. Megaport is meeting these critical needs with its recently expanded network in Canberra, providing robust and secure connectivity options for such users.

Your 2024 Tech Predictions From AWS re:Invent 2023

• Partners

Inspired by our own conversations with you at AWS re:Invent 2023, here’s what we think should be on your radar for 2024.

Introducing Megaport Internet

• News , Cloud Networking

Get a dedicated internet solution with all the benefits of Megaport’s scalable network fabric in just 60 seconds.

Comparing Your Multicloud Connectivity Options

• Cloud Networking

As multicloud adoption surges, so too do the choices for connecting to your clouds. We break down the key solutions and their benefits.

What Are Cloud Centers of Excellence (CCoE), and Should You Have One?

• Cloud Networking

Today, the cloud impacts all departments of the organization, not just the IT crew. Here’s how cloud centers of excellence drive cloud success.

How Megaport is Investing In Our Planet

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From using energy-efficient equipment to helping customers choose the greenest network paths, we’re committing to doing our part to combat climate change.

Megaport Virtual Edge Upgrades Enable Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and More

• News

Megaport’s latest Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE) enhancements mean higher performance, more choice, and additional security partner options for customers.

Is Cloud Storage Safe?

• Cloud Networking

Are your storage needs increasing faster than your on-premises storage can handle? We explain why cloud storage is actually the safer option – while also saving you money.

How to Build a Cybersecurity Culture in Your Business

In IT, the latest tools are a must to keep companies safe. But here’s why culture is just as important – and how you can foster a safer workforce.

What’s New With Megaport’s Services

• Cloud Networking , Partners , News

Here’s everything you need to know about Megaport’s latest service enhancements.

PaaS vs SaaS vs IaaS vs NaaS: What's the Difference?

• Cloud Networking

With a range of network and computing capabilities now offered via the cloud, it can be tricky to keep up. We explain the four core ‘as a service’ offerings and their use cases.

How We’re Using AI and ML to Improve Cloud Management

• Cloud Networking

With artificial intelligence and machine learning in the news of late, what might they mean for cloud computing? Michael Vitale explains how we’re positioning these technologies to benefit our customers.

MetTel and Megaport Enable High Performance Applications in the Cloud

• Cloud Networking , Partners

Before Megaport, MetTel’s customers battled impaired application performance and deployment delays when moving to the cloud. Now, their connectivity enables high-performance applications in the most distributed cloud environments. Here’s how.

How Quantum Computing Can Better Protect Your Data

• Cloud Networking

Bringing the power of quantum encryption to the cloud, we take a look at the emerging technology that’s changing how we protect our data.

AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud: The Big Three Compared

• Cloud Networking

These three top cloud providers are used daily by millions of users across the world – but what sets them apart? We take a magnifying glass to the features that matter.

A Guide to SD-WAN

• Cloud Networking

SD-WAN has been making waves in the networking world thanks to its ability to provide dependable edge-to-cloud connectivity. Here’s how it works, and how it could help you.

3DS OUTSCALE uses Megaport to Unlock Cloud Potential

• Cloud Networking , Partners

3DS OUTSCALE aims to provide local cloud services with global reach.

How to Fix Poor Azure Latency

• Cloud Networking

Learn how to reduce your latency and get better network performance from the popular cloud service provider.

How to Fix Poor AWS Latency

• Cloud Networking

Find out how to reduce your latency and get better network performance from the leading cloud service provider.

3 Ways to Get a More Cost-Effective Network

• Cloud Networking

Cost resilience is essential to prevent your cloud costs spiraling out of control. Here’s how to achieve it.

Which SDCI Provider Is Right for You?

• Cloud Networking

How do you select the best provider for your enterprise? Here’s the criteria to compare so you can choose with confidence.

VMware SD-WAN Now Available on Megaport Virtual Edge

• Partners

One of the pioneers of network virtualisation and a long-time Megaport customer, VMware is the fifth major SD-WAN integration partner for Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE).

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Aims to Make Cloud Migrations Easier

• Cloud Networking

Enterprise storage has traditionally been the most boring cloud application, but it’s becoming the most important. Read how AWS and NetApp are changing the storage game.

How DXC Technology Uses Megaport to Connect DXC’s Australian Data Centers to the Cloud

• Cloud Networking

Learn how DXC Technology gives their customers better flexibility, reduced costs, and improved reliability with Megaport’s Network as a Service (NaaS).

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Now Available on Megaport Virtual Edge

• Partners , Integrations

A recognized leader in SD-WAN, Aruba Networks is the fourth SD-WAN integration partner for Megaport Virtual Edge.

Cloud Hubs or SDCI: Which Is the Best Private Connectivity Method?

• Cloud Networking

Cloud hubs and software-defined cloud interconnect (SDCI) are both popular private connectivity methods. But which one will better support your enterprise?

A Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Oracle Cloud

• Partners

Learn how to leverage Oracle’s extensive features to improve your enterprise network from the inside out, making it easier to innovate than ever before.

The Hidden Cost of Running Cloud-Hosted SD-WAN for IaaS

• Cloud Networking

In an industry driven by SD-WAN, there are three common ways to connect your branch locations to the cloud. We break down the benefits and limitations of each.

Build Multicloud Networks for Business Continuity Using Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) Part 3

• Cloud Networking , Partners

In the final post in our blog series, our team of experts will give you best practices using Oracle Database High Availability features to secure mission-critical multicloud workloads that can afford no downtime or data loss.

Rethinking IX’s Role in Optimal Network Performance

• Cloud Networking

Enterprises need to rethink the way they’re using internet peering. More than just a way to pay less for IP transit, it can be the key to unlocking a high-performance network.

Build Multicloud Networks for Business Continuity Using Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) Part 2

• Cloud Networking , Partners

In the second part of our 3-part blog series, our team of experts will give you best practices using Oracle Database High Availability features to secure business-critical workloads in the cloud when you can afford little or no downtime.

How You Can Simplify Your Provisioning With NaaS

• Cloud Networking

Quick and simple cloud provisioning is a must for businesses in 2021 – and the key to achieving it is by using Network as a Service.

3 Key Networking Questions to Answer for Your Cloud Customers

• Cloud Networking

In managed services, systems integration, and cloud-native technologies, you’re entrusted by your customers to provide cloud-based expertise. But are you ready to address the key networking questions that drive success in the cloud?

Build Multicloud Networks for Business Continuity Using Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA)

• Cloud Networking , Partners

Architecting an enterprise multicloud network built for business continuity can be costly and labor-intensive. In this three-part blog series, our team of experts will give you best practices using Oracle Database High Availability features to help.

Automate Your Multicloud with the Megaport Terraform Provider

• Cloud Networking

With Megaport’s Terraform Provider, you can now easily automate the provisioning and management of your Megaport resources, lowering deployment costs and reducing provisioning time by using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

How SD-WAN Can Elevate Your Enterprise Networking

• Cloud Networking

The SD-WAN market is set to surpass US$4 billion in 2025. Here’s how the technology can future-proof your company’s enterprise network.

Is Your Cloud Data Secure? Three Questions You Can Ask Yourself

• Cloud Networking

We dive into some of the key ways you can protect your business’ most valuable asset.

Launching Megaport Virtual Edge with Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Interconnect

• Partners , Integrations

Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE) is an on-demand Network Function Virtualization (NFV) service that supports branch-to-cloud connectivity on SD-WAN platforms, improving network reliability, and reducing provisioning time to minutes.

5 Reasons to Modernize and Software-Define Your MPLS Network

• Cloud Networking

Enterprises can design a hybrid software-defined MPLS network that frees them from long-term contracts while improving network performance and reliability.

We Celebrate Megaport’s 5-Year (and Beyond) Employee Anniversaries

• News

We Celebrate Megaport’s 5-Year (and Beyond) Employee Anniversaries

Case Study: A Leading Fuel Company’s Digital Transformation

• Cloud Networking

Read how a leading fuel company in New Zealand modernized their network and transformed their customer experience by using Megaport for multicloud connectivity.

AWS re:Invent 2020 Recap – Announcements and Insights

• News , Partners

From Local Zones and new Regions to Partner Programs – we jump right into some of the latest product and feature announcements from AWS re:Invent.

Understanding Private Connection SLAs for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

• Cloud Networking

A thorough understanding of cloud service provider SLAs is necessary to make solid deployment decisions.

Understanding Private Connectivity Costs for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

• Cloud Networking

Comparing the cost components to privately connect to these major cloud service providers.

Comparing Private Connectivity of AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

• Cloud Networking

Explore the private connectivity options of AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Learn how each cloud provider’s models can boost performance, reduce costs, and improve network stability for your multicloud strategy.

Avoid Cloud Bill Shock with Azure ExpressRoute Local and Megaport

• Cloud Networking

Data egress fees add up quickly, but you can avoid those fees with a low-cost private network connection from Megaport.

Become the Customer of your Cloud Vendors’ Dreams

• Cloud Networking

Take control of your cloud vendor negotiations by becoming the ideal customer.

3 Ways to Improve Network Redundancy in the Cloud

• Cloud Networking

Avoid network failures with the right redundancy strategies.Here’s how to achieve it.

3 Ways Dedicated Connectivity is Transforming Healthcare

• Cloud Networking

Exploring the advancements of connectivity for the healthcare industry.

3 Ways Connectivity is Enabling a New Era of Finance Innovation

• Cloud Networking

Innovation in the Financial Services industry is booming. Here’s how connectivity is impacting this new era.

Accessing Google Cloud APIs via Google Partner Interconnect and Megaport

• Cloud Networking

With the emergence of new and innovative cloud computing technologies, companies have the ability to drive digital transformation initiatives with completely different economics, pace, and scale.

Bringing the Cloud to the Edge in North America

• Cloud Networking , News

Why our recent expansion with vXchnge will make a difference for North American enterprises.

Achieving Network Redundancy with an Active/Active AWS Direct Connect Connection

• Cloud Networking

When it comes to moving mission-critical workloads into the cloud, backup is your best friend.

Azure Berlin, Now Available with Megaport

• News

It’s official, Azure Berlin is now available from Megaport.

Q and A for Q-in-Q part 2

• Cloud Networking

The basics around double-stacked VLAN tagging, otherwise known as Q-in-Q, or by it’s formal IEEE definition, 802.1ad.

Q and A for Q-in-Q part 1

• Cloud Networking

The basics around double-stacked VLAN tagging, otherwise known as Q-in-Q, or by it’s formal IEEE definition, 802.1ad.

We’re super excited to officially announce the Megaport Reseller Program!

• News

We’re super excited to officially announce the Megaport Reseller Program!

API Highlight: Ordering

• Cloud Networking

A guide for systematically ordering services using the Megaport API.

API Highlight: Introduction

• Cloud Networking

One of the key features of the Megaport service is our flexible network model. The core of the system is the Megaport API and over the coming months we’ll be doing a series of posts around the API with some usage information and examples.

A brief history of Fibre Optics

• Cloud Networking

While fibre technology has become ubiquitous in today’s modern telecommunications networks, did you know that fibre optic technology has been around for a very long time and is quite simple in concept. Glass dates back to around 3000BC and the Romans were drawing glass into fibre as early as 27BC. So while fibre has become an everyday technology ranging from medical to telecommunications to entertainment applications, you can see from its history that fibre has come a very long way in a very short time.