Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions will deliver faster, more secure global access to cloud services under the Microsoft ExpressRoute programme.
This latest milestone in the partnership between Marlink and Microsoft enables Marlink customers to extend on-premises networks to Microsoft’s cloud services directly over secured connectivity and global Points of Presence.
The integration enables customers to access Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 through dedicated, secure connectivity delivered as a fully managed service integrated with Marlink’s multi-orbit satellite networks. This helps customers modernise IT operations, improve user experience, productivity, and scale cloud adoption, while reinforcing Marlink’s position as a Microsoft ExpressRoute Connectivity Partner.
Customer benefits include:
- Private, simplified access to Microsoft cloud services through a fully managed Marlink solution
- Improved application performance with predictable latency and reduced packet loss compared to public internet routing
- Enhanced security and reliability, supporting compliance and mission-critical operations
- Seamless integration with Marlink’s broader Possibility Portfolio of digital services
"This integration enables our customers to consume Microsoft cloud services as an extension of their private networks, with the performance and security required for business-critical applications. By bringing the cloud closer to remote and distributed environments, we remove traditional connectivity barriers, enabling customers to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation with Marlink as their trusted managed service partner. " Carlos Carbajal, Marlink CPO
"ExpressRoute enables global, private connectivity that organizations can rely on for their most critical workloads. Through a growing ecosystem of connectivity providers like Marlink, we’re helping customers of Marlink securely and predictably access Azure services and applications wherever they operate. " Sudha Mahajan, Partner Product Manager, Azure Networking at Microsoft
