AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service solution that establishes a dedicated network connection from a user's premises to AWS. By using industry-standard 802.1q VLANs, this dedicated connection can be partitioned into multiple virtual interfaces, allowing the same connection to access public and private resources while maintaining network separation.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 94/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cloud Computing
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Seattle, WA