The hidden peril (and costs) of network micro-outages
You might ask right away, what is a micro-outage?
A micro-outage is a short duration event, typically less than an...
Technium and The Markley Group have collaborated to design, manage and secure the Markley Network Fabric. East coast organizations can enjoy custom Internet and Cloud Access with The Fabric which combines a Layer 2 Fiber optic direct connection to business locations with a wheel of services.
Straightforward pricing and service offers / Access 100+ telecom options through a single billing arrangement
The Fabric optimizes every aspect of data transport and security between your workspace and the cloud. But how does it compare to traditional connectivity? Take a look at this high-level comparison of the advantages of connecting to the Fabric v.s. traditional carrier services.
Markley Network Fabric | Traditional Connectivity | |
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Diverse physical interfaces |
2 Redundant, diverse ports are provided with all Fabric connections |
1 Additional ports must be ordered separately |
Guaranteed upstream carrier diversity |
YES Primary and secondary Fabric circuits use at least four diverse Tier 1 providers |
NO Carrier diversity requires buying a second circuit from a different provider and diversity is not guaranteed |
Native BOSIX connectivity |
YES Markley hosts the Boston Internet Exchange |
NO Connections to BOSIX are not available |
Native AWS DirectConnect (DX) |
YES Markley's data center is New England's only AWS DX provider |
NO AWS DX connectivity must be backhauled to Markley |
AWS and Microsoft public prefixes |
YES Only 1 hop away via BOSIX. Traffic is direct. |
NO Traffic transits multiple hops, raking standard internet pathing |
Direct transport to AWS US East |
YES Redundant optical spans provide direct layer 1 connectivity to the US East home region |
NO |
Customers now can get next-generation security as a service through virtual routers and firewalls hosted in the Markley Cloud Service infrastructure, with the Hosted Perimeter Gateway (HPG). Fully managed by Technium's highly credentialed team, HPG service will handle all edge routing and NGFW (next-generation firewall) security needs in a true monthly cost model.
Apr 23, 2024 by Michael Joseph
You might ask right away, what is a micro-outage?
A micro-outage is a short duration event, typically less than an...
Feb 28, 2024 by Technium
Taylor Routt, an Operations Engineer L2 at Technium, brings a unique blend of customer service and communication skills...
Feb 6, 2024 by R. Leigh Hennig
The Boston Internet Exchange (BOSIX) hosted at Markley’s One Summer Street and Lowell locations, provides customers...