How Salesforce Business Technology uses AWS Direct Connect SiteLink for reliable global connectivity
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This article details how Salesforce Business Technology leveraged AWS Direct Connect SiteLink to modernize their global network infrastructure across seven locations.
- Challenges with existing MPLS infrastructure included high operational complexity and limited scalability
- SiteLink allowed Salesforce to create dedicated private connections between data centers using AWS global network backbone
- Implementation benefits included:
- 15% average latency improvement
- Enhanced network stability and redundancy
- Lower operational overhead
- MACSec encryption for secure connections
- Deployment strategy was phased, initially using SiteLink as a backup solution
The solution enabled Salesforce to create a more dynamic, scalable network infrastructure with improved performance and reduced complexity.
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