Direct Cloud connects the corporate network to cloud service providers via a dedicated connection. It ensures security, low latency, and service levels superior to those of the public Internet. <\/p>\n\n
More and more companies are entrusting their business operations to applications delivered via public clouds. These environments often integrate with on-premises or private cloud solutions. In these hybrid scenarios, the quality of the connection to cloud service providers affects performance, the security of data in transit, and business continuity. Cloud connectivity is not merely a technical detail, but a key lever for governance and risk management. Direct Cloud<\/strong> services provide the most effective solution to these needs, ensuring a direct connection, predictable performance, and greater protection compared to the public Internet. <\/p>\n\n A direct connection to the cloud is a connectivity service that connects an organization’s network to cloud service providers via a private connection, without passing through the public Internet.<\/p>\n\n Direct Cloud (private cloud connection)<\/strong>: a service that establishes a private and secure connection between the corporate network and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), offering many advantages over a public Internet connection<\/p>\n\n Connecting to cloud service providers can be done in two ways. The first is via the public Internet: simple and widely used. However, it has the limitations of a shared medium: variable routes, unguaranteed latency, and exposure to interception. The second is a private connection. It provides a stable, controlled path between the corporate infrastructure and the provider. For business-critical workloads, this difference ensures predictable performance and traffic protection. The private connection thus functions as a fast lane for those handling sensitive data or latency-sensitive applications. <\/p>\n\n A private connection routes traffic over a dedicated, controlled network. The Internet, on the other hand, relies on a shared public network, operating on a best-effort basis and without contractual guarantees regarding latency and availability. This distinction affects security, performance, and the ability to monitor traffic flows to the cloud. <\/p>\n\n A private connection offers greater security, lower latency, reliability backed by high service levels, and granular control over traffic to cloud service providers.<\/p>\n\n Compared to the public Internet, the private mode routes traffic over a dedicated, controlled path. For enterprise organizations, the benefits are measurable in terms of operations and compliance. The flow of data to the cloud becomes predictable, secure, and verifiable. There are four main advantages. <\/p>\n\n According to Gartner (\u201cTop Trends Shaping the Future of Cloud, 2025\u201d)<\/a>, more than 50% of organizations will fail to achieve the expected results from their multicloud deployments by 2029<\/strong>, due to poor interoperability and difficulties connecting between providers. Private connectivity to each cloud mitigates this very risk. <\/p>\n\n Direct interconnections are classified into two types: dedicated, where a physical resource is reserved for a single customer, and shared, where a virtual connection is established over an infrastructure shared by multiple customers.<\/p>\n\n Every cloud service provider offers its own interconnection service. For Microsoft Azure, it\u2019s called ExpressRoute; for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, it\u2019s FastConnect. There are also Google Cloud Interconnect and AWS Direct Connect. The names vary, but the mechanisms are similar. They can be summarized into two categories. All services also allow for redundant configurations\u2014which are mandatory in some cases\u2014confirming their commitment to service levels. <\/p>\n\n The activation process consists of three phases: establishing the interconnection, provisioning on the provider\u2019s portal, and configuring the routing. These activities involve both the connectivity provider and the end customer. <\/p>\n\n According to IDC (FutureScape: Worldwide Enterprise Connectivity 2025)<\/a>, 53% of enterprises increased their connectivity spending in 2024 compared to 2023<\/strong>, with a growing share of investments directed toward cloud and data-driven projects. Direct connectivity channels this spending toward predictable and measurable connections. <\/p>\n\n The technical data sheet summarizes interconnection methods, port speeds, redundancy, regional coverage, and routing configurations to cloud service providers.<\/p>\n\n The following parameters describe the standard features of a direct cloud connection service. Specific bandwidth values and service levels are defined during the design phase, based on the organization\u2019s application scenarios. <\/p>\n\n Retelit offers dedicated and shared direct interconnections to the Italian and European regions of the leading cloud service providers, enabling multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures.<\/p>\n\n Retelit supports both interconnection modes, depending on requirements for speed, resilience, and destination. In dedicated mode, it hosts fiber interconnections with the Italian regions of the leading cloud service providers in the Avalon Campus data centers. In shared mode, it offers an alternative connection to Italian regions. Through a diverse network of partners, it also reaches the European regions of all major providers. This enables organizations to obtain dedicated, fast, and reliable connections to the cloud and to easily adopt multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions. <\/p>\n\n Work with the Retelit team to determine the best solution for your architecture: learn more about enterprise connectivity<\/a> options and request an assessment on the contact<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\nWhat Is Direct Cloud?<\/h2>\n\n
What is the difference between a private connection and a public Internet connection?<\/h3>\n\n
The Benefits of a Direct Connection to the Cloud<\/h2>\n\n
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Dedicated or Shared Interconnection<\/h2>\n\n
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How do you activate a Direct Cloud service?<\/h3>\n\n
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Technical Specifications for the Direct Connection Service<\/h2>\n\n
Parameter<\/th> Specification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Interconnection Methods<\/td> Dedicated or shared, depending on bandwidth and resilience requirements<\/td><\/tr> Gate Speed<\/td> Standard bandwidths ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps<\/td><\/tr> Redundancy<\/td> Redundant configuration available; required for some providers<\/td><\/tr> Regional coverage<\/td> Italian and European Regions of the Leading Cloud Service Providers<\/td><\/tr> Routing<\/td> Dynamic Routing via BGP Between the Corporate Network and the Cloud<\/td><\/tr> Traffic Safety<\/td> Traffic is encrypted and routed over a dedicated network, not over the public Internet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Direct Cloud with Retelit: Speed, Resilience, and Control <\/h2>\n\n