On-demand access to interconnection services with Flexential Fabric

Flexential Fabric is an advanced, software-defined interconnection solution that enables direct, secure connectivity to distributed infrastructure and digital ecosystems through a single port.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A flexible, single port solution that automates virtual connections across a private network

Flexential Fabric revolutionizes the way interconnection services are consumed by leveraging multiple virtual connections through a single physical port. It optimizes your ecosystem, significantly lowers capital costs, and provides on-demand self-provisioning of interconnection services.

  • New distributed workload placements in cloud, edge, or colocation
  • Slow response times, poor user experiences, and lack of provisioning control
  • Application deployment and reliability that impact business continuity
  • IT transformation initiatives and cost rationalization
Explore the building blocks of Flexential Fabric for an optimized interconnection ecosystem
Consumption-based pricing
No rigid long-term contracts or costly capital investments, plus a month-to-month pricing model.
Enhanced agility and scalability
Cloud-like agility and scale, with low latency layer 2 connections that offer secure and private connectivity without complex cabling.
Flexible control and utilization monitoring
The ability to adjust infrastructure, as needed, anytime with self-service capabilities.
Seamless integration on a unified fabric
Private, secure virtual connections to a comprehensive suite of interconnection services.
Innovative and agile design
Support for the digital transformation efforts required by advanced business models and applications.
PRODUCT FEATURES
On-demand connections managed in a user-friendly portal

Flexential Fabric provides the ability to manage secure, private virtual connections to the internet, data centers, clouds, and partners—on-demand using a customer-driven portal interface within the Flexential Xperience Portal (FXP). This software-defined interconnection enables you to:

  • Provision and deprovision services on demand with a cloud-like experience
  • Support complex use cases and environments
  • Deploy and build your own platform to run your business
  • Integrate seamlessly with the FlexAnywhere Platform—access to colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, and managed services
  • Discover and engage with service and solution providers directly through the Flexential Marketplace
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Achieve superior network performance and interconnection

Improve experience for distributed users and enhance reliability to cloud providers for better end-user experience. 

Resilient environment promotes timely print publications
Fully managed connectivity solution connects users across the U.S.
More effective use of IT resources to focus on business-driving initiatives
In the print publishing world, missing a publication can destroy a business. Flexential’s reliable data center and connectivity platform ensure we can publish every single newspaper across the country.
Bob Kinney
VP of IT, MediaNews Group
Reduce deployment times and scale quickly with superior interconnection
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The FlexAnywhere™ Platform

FlexAnywhere: Hybrid IT flexibility without compromise

The highly connected FlexAnywhere™ platform delivers tailored infrastructure capabilities with automation, a pay-as-you-go model, and scalability for your business needs.

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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 400G backbone upgrade?

The 400G backbone upgrade is a network infrastructure enhancement that increases capacity, performance, and scalability across Flexential connectivity services. It provides the network foundation that enables the Flexential Fabric service to deliver scalable connectivity between data centers, cloud providers, and carrier ecosystems. 

How does Flexential Fabric use the 400G backbone upgrade?

Flexential Fabric uses the 400G backbone upgrade to provide fast, scalable connectivity across Flexential data centers, cloud providers, and carrier ecosystems. Customers can provision 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps Flexential Fabric ports and scale bandwidth on demand.  

What are the benefits of the 400G backbone upgrade?

The 400G backbone upgrade provides greater network capacity, native 100 Gbps connectivity, and improved scalability for enterprise workloads. Benefits include:

  • Scale from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps.  
  • Connect directly to carrier hotels at native 100 Gbps speeds.
  • Support transparent 100 Gbps Ethernet.  
  • Improve metro-scale connectivity.  
  • Support cloud-connected and bandwidth-intensive workloads. 
What problems does the 400G backbone upgrade solve?

The 400G backbone upgrade helps eliminate bandwidth constraints and provides a scalable foundation for growing network demands. Organizations can scale beyond traditional 10 Gbps services to support larger data transfers, cloud connectivity, and high-throughput workloads. The upgraded backbone also reduces reliance on third-party networks while improving network performance and scalability. 

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