CoreSite Announces Availability of Higher Bandwidth Hosted Connections for AWS Direct Connect
Expanding Hosted Connections to 1, 2, 5 or 10 Gbps of Capacity for
AWS Direct Connect Through the CoreSite Open Cloud Exchange
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE:COR) (“the Company”), a premier
provider of secure, reliable, high-performance data
center and interconnection
solutions in major U.S. metropolitan areas, today announced the
availability of Hosted Connections with 1, 2, 5, or 10 Gbps of capacity
for Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Direct Connect.
These capacities are available through the CoreSite
Open Cloud Exchange, enabling direct, private, virtual connectivity
into AWS. The availability of higher bandwidth connections optimizes
hybrid IT by offering customers the flexibility to select a connectivity
option that meets their needs with the ability to scale bandwidth as
needed.
“We’re excited to expand our offering of Hosted Connections through AWS
Direct Connect with bandwidth capabilities now up to 10 Gbps,” said
Gerry Fassig, Vice President of Sales. “With AWS Direct Connect services
and CoreSite’s Open Cloud Exchange, we can provide access to the cloud
and multiple regions from any CoreSite location. As our customers grow
their digital strategies we can serve their needs through flexible,
powerful hosted or direct connect capabilities.”
CoreSite is an Advanced Technology Partner in the AWS Partner Network
(APN) and has been providing CoreSite customers with AWS Direct Connect
services since 2011. AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service solution that
makes it easy to establish a dedicated network connection from
on-premises to AWS. CoreSite customers can privately access AWS Direct
Connect through a cross connection or through high-performance virtual
connections via the CoreSite Open Cloud Exchange.
About the CoreSite Open Cloud Exchange®
Established in 2013, the CoreSite
Open Cloud Exchange is one of the first exchange platforms of its
kind, built to virtually unite enterprises, networks and cloud
providers, including major public clouds such as AWS, Microsoft Azure
and Oracle Cloud. Unlike using the public Internet, the CoreSite Open
Cloud Exchange establishes direct, secure, virtual connections —
enabling more control, reliability, and security for your data.
Additionally, CoreSite’s user-friendly online portal allows on-demand
access for CoreSite customers to interface directly to virtual cloud
environments. Through individualized portals, customers maintain control
of data in real time, providing the scalability and elasticity essential
for cloud applications and one-to-many architectures.
Highlights/Key Facts
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CoreSite
and Amazon Web Services -
The
CoreSite Open Cloud Exchange Explained (video) -
5
Reasons to Directly Connect your Hybrid Cloud Solution (ebook)
About CoreSite
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE:COR) delivers secure, reliable,
high-performance data center and interconnection solutions to a growing
customer ecosystem across eight key North American markets. More than
1,350 of the world’s leading enterprises, network operators, cloud
providers, and supporting service providers choose CoreSite to connect,
protect and optimize their performance-sensitive data, applications and
computing workloads. Our scalable, flexible solutions and 450+ dedicated
employees consistently deliver unmatched data center options — all of
which leads to a best-in-class customer experience and lasting
relationships. For more information, visit www.CoreSite.com.
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uncertainties, assumptions and contingencies, many of which are beyond
CoreSite’s control that may cause actual results to differ significantly
from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. These risks
include, without limitation: any adverse developments in local economic
conditions or the demand for data center space in these markets;
operational difficulties, including difficulties relating to information
systems, internal processes and information security; significant
industry competition; financial market fluctuations; and other factors
affecting the real estate industry generally. All forward-looking
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expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance.
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from any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk
Factors” in CoreSite’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and other
risks described in documents subsequently filed by CoreSite from time to
time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contacts
CoreSite Contact
Carole Jorgensen
Vice President of
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
carole.jorgensen@coresite.com