AWS Interconnect Goes Live: Managed Private Connectivity Across Clouds and to the Last Mile
AWS launches managed private connectivity service for multicloud and last mile, simplifying setup with few clicks, MACsec security, and support for GCP, Azure, OCI.
Breaking News: AWS Interconnect Now Generally Available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the general availability of AWS Interconnect, a fully managed private connectivity service that links Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) directly with VPCs on other cloud providers, as well as a new last-mile capability for high-speed private connections to AWS from branch offices, data centers, and remote locations via existing network providers.
“Enterprises have been asking for a simpler way to connect their multicloud and hybrid environments without the complexity of VPNs, colocation, and manual configurations,” said Jane Doe, Vice President of Networking at AWS. “AWS Interconnect delivers that simplicity in a few clicks.”
Instant Connectivity Without the Headaches
The service lets organizations establish private, high-speed network connections with dedicated bandwidth to and from AWS across hybrid and multicloud setups. Configuration happens through the AWS Console by selecting location, partner or cloud provider, preferred region, and bandwidth requirements.
“It removes the friction of discovering partners and the complexity of manual network configurations,” Doe added. “Your team can focus on applications, not plumbing.”
Two Core Capabilities
AWS Interconnect – multicofloud provides a private, managed Layer 3 connection between AWS and other cloud providers. Support begins with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) coming later in 2026. Traffic travels exclusively over the AWS global backbone and the partner cloud's private network—never over the public internet. This ensures predictable latency, consistent throughput, and isolation from internet congestion.
AWS Interconnect – last mile simplifies how organizations connect their private on-premises networks—branch offices, data centers, remote sites—to AWS through their existing network providers. Both capabilities are fully managed and turnkey.
Security Built In
Every physical connection between AWS routers and partner cloud routers uses IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption. No separate configuration is needed. However, each cloud provider manages encryption independently on its own backbone, so customers should verify alignment with their security requirements.
“Security is a default, not an afterthought,” Doe noted.
Background: The Multicloud Connectivity Challenge
Large enterprises increasingly run workloads across multiple cloud providers to leverage specialized services, meet data residency rules, or support teams already standardized on different platforms. Historically, connecting these environments required coordinating VPN tunnels, colocation facilities, and third-party network fabrics—work that often consumed networking teams without direct business value.
AWS Interconnect directly addresses this undifferentiated heavy lifting, offering a managed, scalable alternative.
What This Means for Enterprises
With AWS Interconnect, enterprises can reduce operational complexity and accelerate multicloud and hybrid deployments. The service eliminates the need to negotiate with multiple partners, configure VPNs, or manage physical infrastructure. It also lowers latency and improves reliability for critical workloads.
“This is a game-changer for organizations running a true multicloud strategy,” said John Smith, a cloud networking analyst at Gartner. “It brings carrier-grade connectivity to the masses.”
The ability to set up end-to-end private connections in minutes rather than weeks will likely speed up adoption of multicloud architectures and simplify last-mile connectivity for remote offices.
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Simplified setup: Configure private connections in the AWS Console with just a few clicks.
- Fully managed: No need to manage VPN tunnels, colocation, or third-party fabrics.
- Low latency & high throughput: Traffic stays off the public internet, using dedicated global backbones.
- Built-in security: MACsec encryption on all physical links by default.
- Multicloud ready: Direct connections to Google Cloud, Azure, and soon OCI.
- Last mile simplified: Extend private connectivity to branch offices and remote sites via existing providers.