AWS Summit 2014 Melbourne - Breakout 2
Megaport's elastic connectivity platform complements the AWS elastic compute service. Our platform provides on-demand fast access, self-provisioning and scalable bandwidth via our self managed Megaportal and mobile apps. With access expanding to 35 Data Centres in Australia, Megaport provides the ultimate in on-demand access to AWS.
Megaport CEO and Founder, Bevan Slattery will present on-demand connectivity to AWS with a live demonstration on Megaports recently launched iPhone app.
Presenter: Bevan Slattery, Founder and CEO, Megaport
2. Evolution definition
evolution
ˌiːvəәˈluːʃ(əә)n,ˈɛv-/
Noun
The process by which, over time, something undergoes
a positive change, developing beneficial traits that are
passed on as a foundation for future generations.
3. Evolution definition
elastic computing
Wikipedia
In cloud computing, elasticity is defined as the degree to
which a system is able to adapt to workload changes by
provisioning and de-provisioning resources in an
autonomic manner, such that at each point in time the
available resources match the current demand as closely
as possible (Wikipedia)
4. The evolution of computing
Mainframe Distributed Servers High-Density Servers Virtual Machines
1990
Client/Server
2000
Virtual Machines
1980
Mid/Mainframe
2010
IaaS/Cloud
Terminal Desktop Applications Client/Server Applications Web Hosting Web Applications Cloud Enabled Applications
5. Jurassic Era
End User Provider
5
Data Centre A Data Centre B
§ Point to Point services connecting locations to locations;
§ Need to independently order cross connects each time;
§ Usually 12 months contract;
§ Lead times for services between 5 and 30 days;
§ Little flexibility in terms of access speeds;
§ No API integration/programmability.
6. Megaport Age
Flat rate virtual cross connects (VXCs)
Fixed price virtual cross connects (VXCs) regardless of speed.
6
New standard for minimum connections (10G)
Creating a new minimum standard for flexible, high-bandwidth connectivity.
New standard for high-bandwidth connections (100G)
Providing an ultra-high bandwidth solution for high-performance, data intensive networks.
Self provisioning via Megaportal
Customers can provision their own services quickly via our unique service portal.
On-demand networking
Flexible service option.
7. Elastic connectivity model
End User Cost Provider
7
§ Massive scalable bandwidth on demand;
§ Ability to provision and de-provision circuits automatically;
§ Flexible service terms;
§ Provide an ability to upgrade/downgrade circuits on demand;
§ API feature capability to allow partner integration and automation;
§ Connect users to services via a large ecosystem of partners already connected to the fabric;
§ End-to-end solution, last mile connectivity.
9. Megaport connects users to services
9
Metro 1 Metro 2
Metro 3
Enterprise
Service Provider
Content Provider
Service Provider
Enterprise
Service Provider
Enterprise
Service Provider
Content Provider Content Provider
14. Demonstration key points
Megaport is the fastest route to AWS
The perfect partner to your Amazon Web Services.
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Connect to AWS for 1 day, 1 month or 1 year
No complicated long term contracts.
Take control of your network
Our self-service interface gives you the ability to monitor and control every aspect of your services.
Only pay for what you need
With no complicated, long-term contracts and flexible billing, you only pay for the services you use.
Self-provisioned, no more long lead times
The power to provision new services almost instantly.
15. 2014 So Far…..
200+ Ports provisioned or in provisioning (100 Providers)
Rapidly expanding ecosystem of content and service providers.
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Global Expansion
Rapidly delivering throughout Asia Pacific, with EU and USA markets to follow
Intercapital VXC’s available
Providing an ultra-high bandwidth solution for national networks.
Self provisioning via Megaportal live
Customers can provision their own services almost instantly.
Full API control for portal integration
You have access to full suite of functionality through API’s
16. Coverage
Melbourne
Datacom 190 City Road*
Interactive 1 1 Tarver Street
Interactive 2 437 Williamstown Road
MDC L15, 530 Collins Street
Vocus L3, 530 Collins Street
NextDC M1 826 Lorimer Street
Nextgen 22 Walsh Street*
M2/Primus 55 King Street
PIPE/Vocus 55 Crockford Street
Powertel/AAPT 376 Flinders Street*
TPG 221 Dryburgh Street*
Brisbane
AAPT/Powertel 344 Queen Street*
CITEC 317 Edward Street
NEXTDC B1 20 Wharf Street
Nextgen 54 Alfred Street*
PIPE DC1/2 127 Creek Street*
PIPE DC3 148 Brunswick Street*
Primus 127 Creek Street
TPG/AAPT/Over the Wire 100 Wickham Street
Fujitsu Brandl Street*
Host Networks Brandl Street*
Interactive McKechnie Drive*
Sydney
AAPT/Powertel 55 Clarence Street*
Equinix SY1/2 639 Gardeners Road
Equinix SY3 47 Bourke Road
Fujitsu 25 Waterloo Road
Global Switch 1 400 Harris Street
Macquarie IC2 15 Talavera Road*
NEXTDC S1 4 Eden Park Drive
Pacnet 133 Liverpool Street*
Vocus 59 Doody Street
* Location coming soon
Perth
Location coming soon
19. AWS Exclusive Offer
Connect
to
AWS
and
get
a
10
Gbps
access
port
and
a
100
Mbps
Virtual
Cross
Connect
free
for
up
to
two
months*
Go to www.megaport.com/aws to register
Talk to our team to find out more.
*Offer available to new customers. You must order a 10Gbps Megaport and 100Mbps VXC for a
minimum term of 30 days and connect to AWS Direct Connect before 30 September 2014. Standard
charges apply after 2 month period expires. Megaport’s Service Agreement applies.