MONROE, La., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses
move enterprise workloads to the Edge and increasingly use
multi-cloud environments, seamless integration of networking and
cloud is paramount to optimize performance. To help customers
better connect, migrate, manage and optimize their Microsoft Azure
environments, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) has joined the
Networking Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program for Microsoft
Azure. CenturyLink can now provide comprehensive network and
consultation services around Azure services to make it easier for
customers to connect and build cloud solutions.
"Our customers need comprehensive support as they deploy an
increasing array of applications in cloud environments like
Microsoft Azure," stated Paul
Savill, senior vice president, enterprise product and
services, CenturyLink. "As an Azure Networking MSP partner with a
global fiber footprint, we have the scale, reach and expertise to
deliver integrated Azure cloud and hybrid networking solutions
across the world and at the Edge."
With these consultation services, CenturyLink is leveraging its
combined expertise as a networking provider and IT services
consultant to offer the enterprise a tailored and seamless customer
experience around Azure's network products and services.
CenturyLink's expansive global fiber network and service
capabilities can help customers optimize application performance,
lower cost and ensure security. CenturyLink and Microsoft also
recently reached an agreement for CenturyLink to provide high
performance network connections to Azure locations.
"We welcome CenturyLink to our Networking Managed Service
Provider Program," said Ross
Ortega, partner program manager, Microsoft Azure Networking
at Microsoft Corp. "Azure customers can now look to
CenturyLink to build cloud solutions with high performance and
predictable networking and security."
Key Facts:
- CenturyLink is a Microsoft Gold Partner.
- CenturyLink enables real-time creation and deletion of network
connections to Azure and Azure Government via its Cloud Connect
Dynamic Connections service.
- CenturyLink's network capabilities include approximately
450,000 route miles of fiber, with approximately 170,000 on-net
buildings and connectivity to more than 2,200 public and private
data centers across the globe.
Additional Resources
- For more information on CenturyLink's hybrid cloud and IT
solutions, visit:
https://www.centurylink.com/business/hybrid-it-cloud.html
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a
technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity,
and security solutions to customers around the world. Through its
extensive global fiber network, CenturyLink provides secure and
reliable services to meet the growing digital demands of businesses
and consumers. CenturyLink strives to be the trusted connection to
the networked world and is focused on delivering technology that
enhances the customer experience. Learn more
at https://news.centurylink.com/.
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