Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud have teamed up to offer a simpler way for businesses to link their networks across both platforms.
The companies introduced a jointly engineered multicloud networking solution that lets customers set up private, high-speed connections with faster provisioning and fewer manual steps.
The system combines AWS Interconnect multicloud capabilities with Google Cloud’s Cross-Cloud Interconnect and introduces an open specification for network interoperability.
AWS had initially proposed a unified standard that any provider could adopt and worked with Google Cloud to bring it to market.
Customers who once needed weeks to arrange physical circuits and coordinate across multiple teams can now establish connectivity within minutes through either platform’s console or API.
Both companies said the approach reduces the complexity of traditional multicloud setups by moving away from physical infrastructure management toward a managed, cloud-native model.
The integration abstracts physical connectivity, network addressing and routing policies.
AWS and Google Cloud also highlighted reliability and security.
The solution uses quad-redundancy across separate interconnect facilities and routers, supported by continuous monitoring from both providers to detect and resolve issues proactively.
Traffic between the platforms’ edge routers is encrypted using MACsec.
The companies described the collaboration as part of a broader push toward an open cloud environment, with the API specification available for other providers and partners to adopt.
Salesforce SVP of Software Engineering Jim Ostrognai said the setup offers the company a more straightforward way to build private links between clouds for its Data 360 platform.
“By defining and publishing a standard that removes the complexity of any physical components for customers, with high availability and security fused into that standard, customers no longer need to worry about any heavy lifting to create their desired connectivity.
When they need multicloud connectivity, it’s ready to activate in minutes with a simple point and click.”
said Robert Kennedy, VP of Network Services, AWS.
“We are excited about this collaboration which enables our customers to move their data and applications between clouds with simplified global connectivity and enhanced operational effectiveness.
Today’s announcement further delivers on Google Cloud’s Cross-Cloud Network solution focused on delivering an open and unified multicloud experience for customers.”
said Rob Enns, VP/GM of Cloud Networking, Google Cloud.
