By leveraging this dependable connection, clients in Athens can seamlessly connect their private infrastructure directly to the AWS Mediterranean Region, resulting in enhanced performance for hybrid architecture solutions with secure, low-latency, and cost-effective connectivity to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The addition of the Athens Campus expands PlatformDIGITAL® to accommodate 18 AWS Direct Connect cloud on-ramps globally, including major cities like Amsterdam, Ashburn, Atlanta, and more. Customers can connect directly in these locations and access virtual connections to all AWS Direct Connect locations through Digital Realty’s interconnection and orchestration solution ServiceFabric®.
AWS Direct Connect provides customers with the most direct route to their AWS resources, ensuring that network traffic remains on the AWS global network without passing through the public internet. This minimizes the risk of bottlenecks and latency spikes, offering a secure and reliable connection. Digital Realty serves as the physical meeting point where AWS customers and partners can establish direct connections to AWS, optimizing hybrid IT solutions.
Greece’s emergence as a prominent data center hub in southeastern Europe has led to a surge in data exchange volumes and a growing demand for digital infrastructure. With investments in cloud computing, AI, and interconnection on the rise, Greece is poised to become a regional hub for data and connectivity with strong government support for digital transformation.
“As Greece advances in its digital transformation, enterprises are increasingly recognizing the benefits of hosting their infrastructure in highly connected and secure facilities like ours. The launch of AWS Athens Direct Connect reinforces Greece’s position as a key digital hub regionally and enhances connectivity options through PlatformDIGITAL®. With direct access to top cloud providers, a diverse ecosystem of carriers, and advanced orchestration via ServiceFabric®, we empower businesses in Greece and beyond to modernize their IT infrastructure and explore new growth opportunities,” stated Alexandros Bechrakis, Managing Director, Digital Realty in Greece.
The introduction of the first AWS Direct Connect in Greece allows customers to securely transfer data between their data center, office, or colocation environment and AWS. These private connections offer cost savings, higher bandwidth throughput, and a more consistent network experience compared to public internet connections. Customers can opt for dedicated 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps connections or choose hosted connections with bandwidth ranging from 50Mbps to 10 Gbps through an AWS Direct Connect delivery partner like Digital Realty,” said Doug Lane, Director, AWS Direct Connect.
