Console Connect is a platform for the Software Defined Interconnection® of applications and infrastructures, accessible from 900 data centres in 50+ countries worldwide. It allows users to self-provision private, high-performance connections among a global ecosystem of enterprises, networks, clouds, SaaS providers, IoT providers and applications providers.

Our thought leadership experts will be sharing with you our networking expertise and the latest industry insights. If you are a network engineer, a network architect, a CTO or IT Manager - this is a perfect channel for you. Regular new talks and webinars about the newest trends in on-demand connectivity, new trends in networking and cloud connectivity

As enterprise digital ecosystems continue to grow and become more complex, managing the underlying network infrastructure can be a challenging task for IT and network architecture teams.

Fortunately, there’s a powerful new tool on the market that is shaping the future of networking.

Network automation allows businesses to streamline the setup, configuration and maintenance of their network infrastructure, helping them to save time, boost efficiency and enhance network security.

Join our webinar with Lisa Wright, Ecosystem Partner Manager at Console Connect, to find out why traditional network architectures aren’t keeping up and how enterprises can enhance their everyday operations by adopting a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model.

What you will learn:
- The evolution of network automation
- The rise of Software-Defined Networking and API integration
- The migration to network automation from an enterprise perspective
- Selecting the ideal NaaS partner: A crucial decision

Unlocking the power of network automation

Leading Software-Defined Cloud Interconnection (SDCI) provider Console Connect is hosting a free online webinar on 14 November 2023 demonstrating how companies can reduce cloud networking costs by up to 40%. 

The webinar will discuss the findings of recent research from William. B. Norton, an internationally recognised expert on internet peering, that suggests companies struggling with rising cloud costs could significantly reduce their fees if they take the time to understand the trade-offs between exchanging traffic over the public internet and sending it over a dedicated private network. Joining Mr Norton on the webinar will be Darren Mott, a former FBI Special Agent and the host of The CyBUr Guy Podcast, and cloud networking expert Jay Turner, Vice President of Development and Operations at Console Connect.

The webinar will cover:
• The 'Internet-bypass breakeven point’ where enterprises can provably reduce their cloud networking costs by up to 40%
• How bypassing the public Internet also delivers significant security benefits for businesses using the cloud 
• How third party SDCI providers are making it easier for organisations to privately connect to the cloud

The business case for privately connecting to the clouds

A multi- or hybrid cloud strategy has become the status quo for many enterprises. It provides access to a broad range of cloud services and best-of-breed technologies, while reducing the risk of vendor lock-in. 

But as more businesses rely on multiple public cloud and SaaS applications for their mission critical processes, this shift in the way enterprises work has brought with it new security challenges for network engineers and IT departments.

Join our live webinar to learn about key considerations and best practices for developing a multi-cloud security strategy for your business.

What we will discuss:
• The benefits of adopting a multi-cloud strategy
• Choosing the right cloud connectivity solution
• Considerations and best practices to keep your multi & hybrid cloud environment secure

Understanding multi-cloud security: Key considerations & best practices

As Oracle Cloud is used for an increasing number of mission-critical applications by enterprises worldwide, network demands for security, speed and agility are growing rapidly.

Using a Network-as-a-Service platform like Console Connect can solve these problems with business-critical connections that are simple, secure and flexible - managed through one easy-to-use portal.

Whether your business has adopted a direct, hybrid or multi-cloud connectivity approach, with Console Connect you can maximise the potential of your Oracle Cloud instance with high-performance, on-demand Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity across the globe.

What to expect:
• Learn how to increase flexibility and optimise network performance with private, on-demand connectivity to Oracle Cloud
• Get practical uses cases for hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity using the Console Connect NaaS platform
• See how to manage and grow your mission-critical network connections through one easy-to-use portal

How to supercharge your connectivity to Oracle Cloud with NaaS

In this webinar, Paul Wang, Vice President, IoT and Mobile Edge Products at Console Connect will discuss the concept of mobile edge computing and the IoT benefits of having compute power closer to where a physical device or data source is actually located. 

In order for IoT systems to react and process the data produced by IoT devices in a timely manner, many applications require data processing at the edge rather than traveling back to a central site. 

Paul will also explore key business implications of the edge and problems it can help to solve.

Join the webinar to learn about:
• An introduction to the concept of edge in the mobile context 
• Key drivers for the adoption of mobile edge
• The future of mobile edge and opportunities for enterprise IoT users

Mobile Edge Computing 101: Drivers & Opportunities for Enterprise IoT Users

Join Michael Glynn, SVP of Digital Automated Innovation and Matt Hawken, Product Manager at Console Connect for a demo webinar of CloudRouter® and learn how to build instant, virtual networks between your different clouds, SaaS applications, IoT devices, enterprise locations, other networks and more.

Console Connect’s CloudRouter® is the perfect fit for your multi-cloud environment, enabling you to seamlessly connect cloud platforms at the click of a button - without the need to install, manage or maintain any equipment.

But CloudRouter® goes beyond multi-cloud connectivity, giving you the ability to create a scalable, virtual Layer 3 full mesh network that ebbs and flows according to the needs of your business.

What to expect:
• An overview of the features, benefits, use cases and pricing model of CloudRouter®
• A live demo of how to set up your instant virtual network with CloudRouter® on the Console Connect platform 
• Learn how to add and remove network endpoints in a few simple clicks and flex bandwidth up and down as and when you need it

Keeping multi-cloud connectivity simple with CloudRouter®

The ability to instantly augment and orchestrate networks to meet the needs of your business can be an extremely powerful tool for CIOs. But where do they begin with the move to intelligent networking? 
 
In this session, PCCW Global CTO Paul Gampe, VP of Development and Operations Jay Turner and VP of Marketing Neil Templeton share their expertise and insights on network orchestration and automation, and identify the ways that intelligent networking can help CIOs manage increasingly complex IT environments. 
 
Areas of discussion will include: 
 
•       How can CIOs embrace network automation and ensure quality of service 
•       The role of APIs in delivering end-to-end automation  
•       What truly intelligent and autonomous networks can mean to CIOs in the future

Intelligent Networking: The Value of Network Orchestration & Automation To CIOs

Join Michael Glynn, SVP of Digital Automated Innovation and Matt Hawken, Product Manager at Console Connect for a live demo webinar of CloudRouter® and learn how to build instant, virtual networks between your different clouds, SaaS applications, IoT devices, enterprise locations, other networks and more.

Console Connect’s CloudRouter® is the perfect fit for your multi-cloud environment, enabling you to seamlessly connect cloud platforms at the click of a button - without the need to install, manage or maintain any equipment.

But CloudRouter® goes beyond multi-cloud connectivity, giving you the ability to create a scalable, virtual Layer 3 full mesh network that ebbs and flows according to the needs of your business.

What to expect:
• An overview of the features, benefits, use cases and pricing model of CloudRouter®
• A live demo of how to set up your instant virtual network with CloudRouter® on the Console Connect platform 
• Learn how to add and remove network endpoints in a few simple clicks and flex bandwidth up and down as and when you need it
• Ask your question in the live Q&A session

Learn how to maintain a robust and secure enterprise network with Cloudflare’s Network Interconnect (CNI) and Console Connect's global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform.

Enhanced DDoS Protection with Console Connect and Cloudflare

Register to watch this on-demand webinar to learn about the concept of Software Defined Interconnection® (SDI) and why interconnection has become essential for businesses in Asia Pacific. Our panellists also discuss the network, finance and security implications for Asian enterprises as they are moving more and more workloads and tools to the cloud.

Interconnectivity in APAC: Optimising for a Globalised Digital Economy

Find out how the new generation of flexible, automated & smart networking tools are overcoming the barriers of traditional media networks. 

Join our webinar and learn:

•	How broadcasting organizations can simplify their networks and create, store and transfer streaming media with greater flexibility and availability at reduced cost
•	Discover how an e-gaming tournament organizers delivered low latency, on-demand connectivity to support the high stakes world of e-Sports
•	Learn how broadcasters in Asia can use automated network provisioning to drive efficiencies and scale networks up and down when needed to manage high periods of traffic and other networking needs

Transforming broadcasting in Asia with network automation

Because of its distributed nature, blockchain can reduce friction within an IoT environment and help create new marketplaces. For example, this could be a marketplace that supports logistics management and enables users to track goods. Blockchain can provide cheap verification within this type of marketplace, but only once an attribute becomes digital.

Join our webinar and find out:

•         Why blockchain and IoT is the ideal model for verification and networking
•         How IoT adds value to Blockchain and visa versa?
•         How Blockchain augments and end to end IoT system, what are the challenges and what does the future hold?

IoT and Blockchain – A future model

This webinar illustrates just how fast and simple it is to provision private, uncontended connections across Asia in seconds and dynamically flex them on-demand. Find out how a new generation of interconnect tools are revolutionising network and cloud connectivity across Asia Pacific.

In this session we will discuss:
• Discover how other organisations in Asia are already using Console Connect to manage their network and cloud connectivity to drive efficiencies
• Discover how to achieve maximum agility and scalability with your cloud-based instances in Asia
• Learn how to manage your network redundancy with interconnections to improve disaster recovery
• Find out about our simple network automation tools that allow you to manage high periods of traffic and other networking needs

Transforming interconnections in Asia: The new gen of cloud connectivity network

Transforming interconnections in Asia

In this webinar, Jay Turner and Neil Templeton addresses some of the latest security concerns facing businesses during COVID-19 and looks at some of the measures they can take to improve their network security and performance.     

What to expect: 
- Discover the common problems that come with employees remotely accessing work applications  
- Discover how to balance the new work patterns of your employees with their security requirements 
- Learn how to effectively manage new requirements on your network 
- Learn how to keep control of all your security services and updates
- Understand how your internal IT support team can better support remote working 
- Understand the impact remote working has on your network and IT maintenance

Best network security practices for remote working

Learn how to optimize your network performance. As Software-Defined Networking continues to gain steam, some are looking to find the right network tools, address security considerations and optimize network performance.
Key takeaways from this will include:
• What's trending in software-defined networking
• What are simple network tools that allow you to manage high traffic needs
• How to increase network security and performance and remove friction for end users to set up dedicated connections
• How to implement solutions for on-demand network redundancy
• How to improve SaaS performance for end users with your network design
• How to reduce latency between SaaS, clouds, your other sites and end users

Latest trends in Software-Defined Networking

The ability to instantly augment and orchestrate networks to meet the needs of your business can be an extremely powerful tool for CIOs. But where do they begin with the move to intelligent networking?

In this session, PCCW Global CTO Paul Gampe, VP of Development and Operations Jay Turner and VP of Marketing Neil Templeton share their expertise and insights on network orchestration and automation, and identify the ways that intelligent networking can help CIOs manage increasingly complex IT environments.

Areas of discussion will include:

• How can CIOs embrace network automation and ensure quality of service
• The role of APIs in delivering end-to-end automation
• What truly intelligent and autonomous networks can mean to CIOs in the future

In recent years, Africa has seen an unprecedented inflow of new data centres and hyperscale cloud providers across the continent.

To gain more insights into these developments and implications for businesses in the region, Console Connect commissioned a second edition of the Africa Interconnection Report to analyst firm Balancing Act.

Join our webinar with Alex Hawkes, AVP Communications at Console Connect and Russell Southwood, CEO at Balancing Act to hear about the results of the report and the key drivers and barriers to cloud adoption for African businesses.

Register today and learn about:
- The implications of recent network investments for local businesses
- The top challenges and opportunities for cloud adoption in Africa
- Which organisations and countries lead the way with cloud adoption

Challenges & Opportunities for Cloud in Africa in 2023

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