next layer Cloud Connect ExpressRoute

Your private high-performance connection to the Microsoft Cloud


Cloud-based services such as Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Azure require reliable, secure, and high-performance connections. As a certified Microsoft ExpressRoute partner, next layer offers customized solutions for a direct, highly available, and secure connection to the Microsoft Cloud directly to the Austria East region (ExpressRoute locations Vienna and Vienna2) and also Germany West Central (ExpressRoute locations Frankfurt and Frankfurt2).

Whether from your data center, your office, or in a hybrid setup, the redundant data connections guarantee reliable high bandwidths, minimal latency, and maximum reliability. Complete separation from the public internet guarantees a particularly high standard and availability. A non-redundant connection can also be established on request. The next layer infrastructure supports a wide range of application scenarios from access to colocation to private, hybrid, multi, and public cloud architectures.

The possibilities are endless – we support you in planning, implementing, and operating your connection to the cloud.

Why Microsoft ExpressRoute via next layer?

The direct line to the Microsoft Cloud – secure, fast, reliable.

With ExpressRoute, we offer you a powerful, private connection to Microsoft services such as Azure and Microsoft 365 without having to go through the public internet. Ideal for companies that place the highest demands on performance, security, and availability.

Your Benefits at a glance

  • Private Layer 2 connections
    Establish dedicated connections between your local network and Microsoft data centers.
     
  • Guaranteed scalable bandwidths from 500 Mbps to 100 Gbps with low latency
    Scalable as needed. Ideal for migration scenarios, continuous data replication, or bandwidth-intensive workloads.
     
  • Direct connection to Microsoft Cloud regions Austria East and Germany West Central with guaranteed SLAs (service level agreements)
    Access to all services available in the Austria/Germany region. For example, Microsoft 365 and Azure services – including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. (Service availability is defined by Microsoft for the respective region).
     
  • Integration: Seamless integration into existing network infrastructures and support for BGP routing.
  • Our recommendation: Redundant connection
    With a redundant connection, each ExpressRoute connection is routed via at least two path-redundant connections for maximum availability. A non-redundant connection can also be established on request.
     
  • Defined SLA and 24x7 support

Benefit from clearly defined service times, guaranteed availability, and fast support from our NOC with direct technical contacts.

As an experienced Internet infrastructure service provider, we offer you more than just a connection; we provide comprehensive support:

  • Individual consulting & architecture design
  • Provisioning & configuration
  • Monitoring, reporting, and 24/7 support

 

 

 

Have we sparked your interest?

If you have any specific questions or would like a quote based on your unique requirements,  please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You are welcome to send us an e-mail to sales(at)nextlayer.at or call us at +43 5 1764-622. We look forward to hearing from you!