- Microsoft and DE-CIX collaborate to enhance cloud performance through azure peering service (MAPS).
- The initiative aims to reduce latency, improve security, and eliminate productivity losses caused by slow internet.
What happened: Microsoft joins forces with DE-CIX to enhance cloud performance
Microsoft has partnered with DE-CIX to enhance cloud connectivity through the Microsoft azure peering service (MAPS), reducing latency and improving reliability. This initiative addresses productivity losses caused by slow internet, with DE-CIX reporting that German workers lose 46 minutes weekly due to poor connectivity.
MAPS provides direct, high-priority connections to Microsoft cloud services like Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint, bypassing public internet routes to ensure faster, more stable access. It also enhances security by reducing exposure to DDoS attacks.
Easy to deploy with minimal network expertise, MAPS eliminates egress fees for Microsoft 365 applications, offering cost savings. Available via DE-CIX across Europe, Scandinavia, the U.S., Turkey, and India, this partnership highlights the growing need for optimised cloud connectivity in the digital era.
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Why it’s important
Microsoft’s partnership with DE-CIX is timely as businesses accelerate cloud adoption. With the UK’s PSTN shutdown in 2027 and a global shift to digital workplaces, fast, reliable cloud access is crucial.
SMBs lose around 250 hours weekly due to software lag and connectivity failures, leading to financial losses. MAPS addresses this by improving cloud performance and reducing downtime.
Security is also a key concern, with MAPS offering direct, secure connections to Microsoft cloud services, minimising cyber threats. By eliminating egress fees for Microsoft 365 applications, it enhances cost efficiency. Leveraging DE-CIX’s networks, Microsoft simplifies cloud integration, reinforcing its position in secure, high-performance cloud connectivity.
