Lumen Technologies Introduces ExaSwitch, A Network Interconnection Ecosystem

Lumen Technologies has unveiled ExaSwitch, a new network interconnection ecosystem developed in partnership with tech giants Google and Microsoft. This platform enables organizations with high bandwidth needs to efficiently route their traffic between networks, without the need for third-party intervention. By leveraging optical switching and cutting-edge technology, ExaSwitch revolutionizes the way network interconnections are established and managed.

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Network Interconnections

Lumen says, “The days of slow, legacy cross connects are over; ExaSwitch is the future of network interconnections. Large network backbones no longer require a physical location to connect. Instead, optical switching will be used to establish high-capacity optical links between metro sites. It’s not just about internet peering; it’s an on-demand network connection that enables the quick deployment of required capacity across various data traffic exchanges.”

Collaboration with Tech Giants

According to the statement, the ExaSwitch project was initiated by key participants, including Lumen, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and an additional major cloud provider. These early adopters are leveraging the platform to route traffic between large internet and cloud networks. As more organizations join the ExaSwitch ecosystem, it will continue to strengthen, enabling easier automation, scalability, and capacity management among participants.

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How ExaSwitch Works

Explaining the working of ExaSwitch, the administrator installs optical hardware at the preferred location for each participant, who can choose their fibre source for connecting into the ecosystem.

When two participants agree to connect, they can quickly establish the connection through self-provisioning or an API portal managed by the administrator.