Services
Cloud access
Secure, high-performance access to Microsoft, AWS, and other cloud services.
CANIX Cloud Access gives Canadian businesses direct, private connectivity to major cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and more. Our solution bypasses the public Internet, delivering faster access, improved security, and better control over your data and cloud-based applications. Ideal for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, this managed service helps optimize file storage, SaaS access, cloud backup, and data transfer for Canadian enterprises, cloud-native apps, and research programs.
DETAILS & ADVANTAGES of Cloud Access
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Direct access
Privately connect to Microsoft, AWS, and other cloud platforms through local on-ramps, no public Internet needed.
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Better security
Protect sensitive data, files, and cloud-based systems with isolated network paths that reduce risk and exposure.
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Cloud flexibility
Support hybrid cloud, multi-region deployments, and cloud storage transfers with scalable, managed access.
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What is an example of cloud access?
A business in Toronto using a dedicated VLAN to access its Microsoft 365 or AWS S3 environment via CANIX, instead of using the public Internet.
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What are the types of cloud access?
- Public (via Internet)
- Private (via dedicated peering like CANIX Cloud Access)
- Hybrid (a mix of both for flexibility and cost control)
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How does cloud access work?
You connect from your on-site infrastructure or hosting environment to cloud services using dedicated ports or VLANs, managed by CANIX, with traffic routed via direct interconnects to the cloud provider.
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What does cloud-connected mean?
It means your users, apps, and storage systems can access cloud platforms like Azure or AWS through private, secure links, improving performance and uptime for tools, files, and data resources.