Networking for Cloud
Fast, Secure Solutions
Get to the cloud faster with secure, abundant, shared and dedicated capacity using Internet2’s Networking for the Cloud Solution, including Internet2 Peer Exchange, Cloud Connect, and Rapid Private Interconnect.

Cloud Connect
Use your regional’s infrastructure in conjunction with the Internet2 Network to reach cloud resources, including Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, Amazon AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Platform Partner Interconnect, and Oracle FastConnect.

Internet2 Peer Exchange (I2PX)
Internet2 Peer Exchange (I2PX) was designed from the ground up to focus on hosting cloud providers most valued by the Research and Education community.

Internet2 Rapid Private Interconnect (RPI)
Rapid Private Interconnect (RPI) allows Internet2 connectors to present themselves for private peering at selected national peering locations.

Quick Links
Video: View the June 24 “Networking for Cloud” Session
Want more information about Internet2’s Cloud Connect? Are you considering moving a portion of your data center to the cloud? View the recording from our June 24 webinar to learn more about our services.
State & Regional R&E Networks
Discover how R&E Networks leverage the Internet2 Network and Networking for Cloud services to provide connectivity for the R&E community.
Community Case Studies
Supporting competitive esports: KINBER and Internet2 help address an increased infrastructure demand to accommodate competitive gaming across college campuses.
Video: Overview of Networking for Cloud
Watch to get an overview of Internet2 cloud connectivity solutions, including Internet2 Peer Exchange; Internet2 Cloud Connect; and Internet2 Rapid Private Interconnect.
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