Cloud Cross Connect (CXC) Construction
About NTT SmartConnect Corporation
NTT SmartConnect Corporation is a cloud service provider established in 2000 as a member of the NTT West Group, with its core business being the Internet Data Center (iDC)
Based on our corporate vision of "co-creating a smarter world with our customers as a 'value platform partner' that stores, utilizes, and distributes data, thereby making information valuable," we provide housing, cloud, streaming, and data analysis services
Inheriting the "connecting" DNA of the NTT West Group, the company features cloud services with strong network connectivity, providing high-quality and secure infrastructure in closed network connections, internet, and multi-cloud environments
ISMAP (Security Assessment System for Government Information Systems) Certification
NTT Smart Connect services have been evaluated and registered as cloud services that meet the high security standards required by the government
■ What is ISMAP?
The Information System Security Management and Assessment Program (ISMAP) is a system designed to ensure security standards in government cloud service procurement and facilitate the smooth introduction of cloud services by pre-evaluating and registering cloud services that meet the security requirements set by the government
High-speed backbone and internet connectivity
Cloud Cross Connect is more than just a private network connection service; it also provides an internet connection environment.
NTT Smart Connect is directly connected to an IX (Internet Exchange Point), enabling direct internet access from a high-speed, high-capacity backbone.
About Cloud Cross Connect (CXC)
At Beyond, we utilize NTT Smart Connect's "Cloud Cross Connect (CXC)" to provide all-in-one, full support, from designing and building an environment that securely connects our customers' locations with various cloud services via a closed network, to 24/7 operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
Cloud Cross Connect (CXC) is a service that connects NTT SmartConnect's housing services and cloud services, cloud services provided by major cloud providers, and customers' networks
By simply connecting to the network from your site, you can use cloud services in a secure environment without going through the internet. In addition, by combining with housing services and cloud services, you can create the optimal cloud environment for your usage scenario
◇ Cloud Cross Connect (official website)
Cloud Cross Connect (CXC) Features
• Connects customer locations and cloud services via a private network
. • Enables low-latency and stable communication as it does not use the internet.
• Supports major public clouds such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Can also connect to NTT Smart Connect cloud services (SCP, smart storage, etc.).
• Multiple cloud services can be used on a closed network simply by connecting to CXC.
• Access lines from customer locations to CXC are carrier-free
. • L2 extension allows operation with the same address scheme as customer locations.
• Abundant connection plans (shared 1Gbps, guaranteed bandwidth 10Mbps to 1Gbps)
. • 99.95% SLA (Service Level Agreement)
. • Access to connection points in Osaka from the Osaka/Dojima data center.
• Also supports connection with SINET (for universities and research institutions)...etc.
Issues that can be solved with Cloud Cross Connect (CXC)
We solve various issues when using cloud services, such as security, communication quality, network environment, and multi-cloud compatibility
1. I want to use cloud services, but I'm worried about my internet connection
● Issues:
There are security risks when connecting to the cloud via the internet, and concerns about internal information leaking.
⇒ It can be used within a closed network
Customer bases and cloud services can be connected via a private network, ensuring security and allowing for peace of mind. Cloud services can be connected via a closed network, without going through the internet, allowing for secure use
② I'm worried about the response time of cloud services
● Issues
I am worried about slow response times for cloud services and the impact of internet congestion on my business.
⇒ A wide range of bandwidth options are available
Because it doesn't use the internet, it enables low-latency and stable communication. We offer a low-cost shared plan (1Gbps best effort) and a stable bandwidth-guaranteed plan (10Mbps to 1Gbps). You can choose from a variety of connection plans to suit your usage needs
3) I don't know if I can use cloud services from my current network environment
● Issues
I want to use the cloud without changing my current network environment. I find it inconvenient that I can only use a specific carrier line.
⇒ Available for use with any carrier
You can freely select and connect to a telecommunications carrier depending on your network environment. As ISPs and telecommunications carriers in Western Japan are concentrated in the Osaka Dojima data center, it may be easier to connect to the telecommunications carrier service you are currently using
L2 extension allows operation under the same address system as the customer's base, allowing cloud services to be used with the same feeling as on-premise
Cloud Connection Comparison
| Comparison items | Internet connection | Direct Connection | CXC |
| Scalability and flexibility | No need to procure new lines every time you introduce a new cloud service | Every time a new cloud service is introduced, a line needs to be procured | Although it is necessary to procure a line to connect to CXC, there is no need to procure a line every time a new cloud is introduced |
| Security | Encryption using IPsec, SSL, etc | Logical Dedicated Network | Logical Dedicated Network |
| Communication quality | Best Effort | Bandwidth guaranteed or best effort *Depending on the type of connection line |
Bandwidth guaranteed or best effort *Depending on connection menu and type of connection line |
| cost | Internet connection fee *Data transfer fee required separately |
Dedicated line fees for each cloud provider *Data transfer fees are low |
CXC usage fee and dedicated line fee to CXC *Data transfer fee is cheap |
Cloud Cross Connect (CXC) connection configuration example
We will propose the optimal connection configuration based on your requirements, such as your location, system environment, and the cloud services you use
① Basic configuration: Customer base ⇔ CXC ⇔ Various cloud services
● Key Configuration Points
: • From customer locations to CXC: Connected via a private network (carrier-free)
• From CXC to various cloud services: Connected via private network
• Connectable Clouds: AWS / Azure / GCP / OCI / NTT Smart Connect cloud services
You can safely connect to various cloud services from your existing network environment (closed network) via CXC. As it does not go through the Internet, it provides a secure, high-quality communication environment
② Multi-cloud configuration: Integrated use of multiple clouds
● Configuration points
・One CXC can connect to multiple public clouds
・No need to prepare individual lines for each cloud
・Can select and combine the most suitable cloud services depending on the purpose
By using multiple public clouds such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI via CXC, you can efficiently realize a multi-cloud strategy. Adding new cloud services does not require the procurement of additional lines
③ Hybrid cloud configuration: On-premise + cloud
● Configuration points
・Linked with NTT Smart Connect's housing service
・Seamlessly connects on-premise and cloud environments
・L2 extension allows operation under the same address system
It can be connected to NTT Smart Connect's housing service, "Smart Connect VPS" and "Smart Storage". It is possible to link services and use them according to the purpose
Cloud Cross Connect (CXC) Implementation Support
Beyond provides one-stop support, from designing and building the Cloud Cross Connect (CXC) to 24/7 operation, maintenance, and monitoring after it goes live
Network design and construction
We will listen to your site environment, the cloud services you use, the bandwidth you need, your security requirements, etc., and propose the optimal network configuration
Beyond's network engineers will support you with the design and construction work required to build a closed network, including designing connections to CXC, selecting access lines, designing IP addresses, designing routing, and formulating security policies
● Cloud/server design and construction
| CXC connection design and construction items | Network configuration design | CXC connection settings | Access line selection support |
| IP Address Design | Routing Settings | Security Policy Settings | |
| Various cloud service connection settings | Communication check and operation verification | Network design document creation | |
| Bandwidth design and optimization | Email/phone/chat support | Migration support from existing environment | |
| Multi-cloud connection settings | Hybrid cloud configuration design | - |
*If you have any requests regarding the design and construction of CXC connections other than those listed above, please contact us separately
