Where lock-in comes from
Lock-in is usually discussed in terms of proprietary services, but networking plays a big part. If all your connectivity is designed around one provider’s constructs, moving workloads becomes a network project as well as an application project.
A neutral layer
Peer1IX sits outside any single cloud. Your data centers, edge sites and every cloud you use connect to the same fabric. The paths between them are defined in a place you control.
Practical benefits
- Bring a new cloud online by adding a virtual circuit.
- Move a workload between clouds without redesigning connectivity.
- Run the same routing and security policies everywhere.
Commercial leverage
Credible options matter in commercial negotiations. Being able to move or split workloads is easier when the network is already neutral.
Stay pragmatic
Using a cloud’s best managed services is often the right call. The aim is not to avoid commitment, but to keep exits open where they matter.
Talk to us about a neutral connectivity layer.
