As the new cloud platform, Connexion will provide a more secure, scalable, and seamless private connection between enterprises, cloud service providers, and data center partners and leverages Microsoft’s Azure ExpressRoute service.
Airtel Decided To launch Cloud Platform Together With Microsoft
Hence, it claims that the new service doesn’t use public internet connections, and reports state that the new platform, “Connexion,” is the best way to maximize the network performance over the cloud. The global telecommunications service company Airtel already operates in 20 countries in South Asia, Africa, and the Channel Islands, covering 325 million subscribers. Thus, the tech giant Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform has once again proven to be enticing in scale and performance for larger business partnerships. The director and the CEO of Bharti Airtel’s global business Ajay Chitkara said in a statement that “Today, we are excited to further expand our value proposition for them with the launch of our ‘Connexion’, which is a direct private connectivity to cloud services. This platform is the right choice for service providers and businesses seeking to make their IT infrastructure more agile and flexible. With ‘Connexion’ – we are confident of helping customers seamlessly and more securely connect to Microsoft Azure by bringing down their network cost substantially and improving performance”. As we all know that Windows Azure is a platform for developing, deploying, managing, and hosting cloud-based Web services, and the distinguished Engineer of the Windows Azure team Yousef Khalidi, said that “Enterprises are increasingly leveraging the power of the cloud to empower their workforces and Microsoft is expanding its service for India and global customers. Our partnership with Airtel, the third-largest global carrier, is a major step in this direction. We hope to bring an integrated and seamless experience for our mutual customers”. Moreover, the global telecommunications service company Airtel added that the new cloud platform, Connexion, will provide to its customers in the Middle East, SAARC, and Asia-Pacific region, who are already a part of its global services network in the areas.
