AWS Launches Managed Private Connectivity Service with Last-Mile Option for Enterprise Networks

AWS Interconnect Now Generally Available with Last-Mile Capability

AWS today announced the general availability of AWS Interconnect, a managed private connectivity service that directly links Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) to VPCs on other major cloud providers. The service also introduces a new last-mile capability, enabling enterprises to establish high-speed, private connections from branch offices, data centers, and remote locations to AWS via existing network providers.

“Large enterprises have told us they need a simpler way to connect multicloud and hybrid environments without the usual complexity of managing VPNs, colocation, and third-party fabrics,” said a senior AWS product manager. “AWS Interconnect removes that undifferentiated heavy lifting so networking teams can focus on applications that drive business value.”

The service is available immediately and can be configured in minutes through the AWS Console. Users select their location, partner or cloud provider, preferred AWS Region, and bandwidth requirements, and AWS handles the rest.

Two Core Capabilities

AWS Interconnect – Multicloud

This capability provides a private, managed Layer 3 connection between AWS and other cloud providers. Support begins with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) planned for later in 2026. Traffic flows entirely over AWS’s global backbone and the partner cloud’s private network, never traversing the public internet.

Security is built in by default using IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption on physical links between AWS routers and partner cloud routers at interconnection facilities. “You don’t need to configure encryption separately,” the product manager noted, though users should verify interoperability with each partner’s independent backbone encryption. All connections are resilient and offer predictable latency with consistent throughput, isolated from internet congestion.

AWS Interconnect – Last Mile

This new option simplifies last-mile connectivity from AWS to enterprise locations such as branch offices, data centers, and remote sites. Enterprises can use their existing network providers to establish dedicated private links without procuring new hardware or managing complex configurations. The service is fully managed, with AWS handling provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Background

Enterprises increasingly run workloads across multiple cloud providers to access specialized services, meet data residency requirements, or support teams standardized on different clouds. Historically, connecting these environments required significant coordination: managing VPN tunnels, working with colocation facilities, and configuring third-party network fabrics. This often left networking teams spending time on undifferentiated heavy lifting instead of application innovation.

AWS Interconnect was developed to address these challenges head-on. Both the multicloud and last-mile capabilities are built on the same principle: a fully managed, turnkey experience that removes infrastructure complexity. The service eliminates the need to discover partners manually or configure network paths by hand.

What This Means

For enterprises, AWS Interconnect reduces the time and skill required to build reliable, secure multicloud and hybrid connections from weeks to minutes. “IT teams can now deploy private connectivity with a few clicks, lowering operational overhead while improving performance and security,” the product manager added. The last-mile option is particularly valuable for organizations with distributed networks that rely on multiple internet service providers or carrier partners.

Analysts note that as multicloud adoption accelerates, services like AWS Interconnect that offer integrated management and security could become a baseline requirement. “This is a step toward making private networking as easy as a public cloud service,” said an industry analyst not affiliated with AWS. “Enterprises that use multiple clouds will find this simplifies compliance, reduces latency, and strengthens their security posture.” The service is available now in select AWS Regions, with expansion expected.