Azure Updates

Announcing general availability of ExpressRoute Metro, a new private connectivity architecture designed to enhance network resiliency for our customers. ExpressRoute Metro provides a highly resilient circuit that enables diverse connections to two separate edge sites within a city, ensuring increased redundancy and reliability.

With Metro Provider and Metro Direct, customers can benefit from enhanced redundancy across the circuit and port infrastructure, while also gaining an additional layer of resiliency at the edge site level. This solution is engineered to maintain robust connectivity in case of site-wide disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted service and business continuity.

Key Highlights:

• Enhanced Resiliency: Dual-homed connections across two distinct edge sites offer improved resiliency.
• Locations Coverage: Metro is currently available in Amsterdam, Singapore and Zurich with more locations including Atlanta, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, and Dublin, scheduled to go live in coming months.
• Simple Setup: The setup process is designed for simplicity and ease of configuration, featuring a guided portal that provides clear navigational support.

Learn more about ExpressRoute Metro here.

For Pricing, please refer here.

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