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Visualising Megaport’s Network

Cloud Networking

Megaport’s network visualizations reveal the dynamic interplay of customer connectivity across our Software Defined Network (SDN). Explore how Force Graphs, Edge Graphs, and Hive Plots illustrate the growth of multi-cloud adoption, interconnectivity trends, and network metrics. Discover tools like D3, Gephi, and R to analyze and visualize networks effectively, and learn how Megaport enables seamless, one-click connections to every major cloud provider.

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. Part one.

The ECIX Story — All About our Peering Customers

Learn how ECIX, driven by customer needs and industry demands, grew into a leading interconnection provider by addressing market imbalances and fostering community-focused exchanges. Now backed by Megaport, ECIX is poised to expand its services while staying true to its core values, ensuring a brighter, more connected future for its members.

Getting the most out of ExpressRoute’s price reduction

Microsoft’s updated ExpressRoute pricing for Office 365 connectivity now makes Premium routing more accessible, dropping costs to as low as USD$75/month for 50Mbps circuits. This overhaul provides global edge connectivity and improved routing via Microsoft’s network. Learn how Megaport simplifies ExpressRoute deployment, from hybrid cloud setups with private peering to Office 365 configurations using public or Microsoft peering. Explore step-by-step guidance for both Azure Resource Manager and Classic consoles, ensuring seamless integration with your existing network.