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Intelsat reimagining cloud access with AWS Direct Connect

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Intelsat, a global satellite communications provider, has enhanced its cloud connectivity by integrating AWS Direct Connect to provide secure and efficient content distribution for media companies.

  • Offers two connection types: dedicated and hosted connections through AWS Direct Connect
  • Provides private network connectivity with improved security, consistent bandwidth, and reduced costs
  • Enables access to AWS services like EC2 and S3 through virtual private cloud endpoints
  • Uses a resilient network with redundant L2VPN tunnels across multiple paths
  • C-SPAN is already utilizing this connectivity for efficient cloud resource access

The partnership aims to expand global media content delivery with software-defined satellites and a unified 5G network ecosystem, promising enhanced performance and reliability.



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