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Digital infrastructure strategies are no longer confined to static, market-bound connections. Today’s enterprises demand agility – the ability to dynamically connect across geographies, scale with demand and adapt network architecture without the friction of traditional provisioning. At the heart of this transformation is software-defined interconnection: a model that empowers organizations to create, manage and evolve their connectivity fabric in real time.
At Cologix, we’re proud to introduce a powerful new capability within Access Marketplace: customers can now create Layer 2 virtual connections between any Cologix U.S. market. This enhancement goes beyond local interconnection, unlocking the full value of your infrastructure across our U.S. national footprint.
Whether you’re building a distributed multicloud architecture, optimizing network efficiency or expanding partner connectivity across regions, Access Marketplace delivers the flexibility and speed needed to scale without compromise.
This is interconnection on your terms. Dynamically provisioned. Seamlessly managed. Ready when you are.
What Are Virtual Connections?
With Access Marketplace, virtual connections are secure, Layer 2, software-defined interconnections between any two Cologix U.S. markets. These direct, private connections are provisioned entirely through InLogix, the Cologix customer portal – eliminating the need for third-party contracts or delays from physical cross connects.
These connections offer private, secure paths that allow teams to scale infrastructure, reduce cost and expand reach in minutes.
Why It Matters: Modern Interconnection, Built for Business
Today’s infrastructure must meet modern expectations:
- On-demand, agile provisioning
- Access to a diverse ecosystem of services and providers
- Carrier- and cloud-neutral flexibility
- Intuitive, software-defined management through a unified portal
With Access Marketplace, Cologix delivers all of this in a platform tailored for regional reach, simplified self-service and seamless integration with the Cologix InLogix customer portal.
Four Ways to Unlock Value with Market-to-Market Virtual Connections
1. Scale your multicloud strategy
Access Marketplace makes provisioning cloud onramps outside your local market easy. Need to access Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect in Columbus or Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute in Dallas? No problem. Your multicloud reach is national – connect to remote onramps without moving your infrastructure.
2. Drive network efficiency
Use virtual connections to interconnect your Cologix data center deployments across US markets. Leverage these connections to:
- Consolidate and localize traffic
- Reduce third-party transport costs
- Optimize routing and control zones
- Expand provider options across the U.S.
3. Activate partners across your digital supply chain
Facing integration challenges or ecosystem sprawl? With Access Marketplace, you can:
- Make your services discoverable
- Instantly connect to partners and providers
- Collaborate across markets from a single interface
4. Expand your business reach instantly
Leverage virtual connections to:
- Extend service availability across all U.S. Cologix markets
- Reach new customers and partners
- Eliminate infrastructure and transport barriers to growth
Designed for Simplicity. Built for Scale.
All virtual connections are provisioned through Access Marketplace and managed via the InLogix portal. As Cologix’s unified operations platform, InLogix provides actionable information about your Cologix deployment so that you can easily make informed decisions about your infrastructure through a single pane of glass. Log on using any device — anywhere, anytime.
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Take control of your interconnection strategy today – spin up virtual connections across any Cologix U.S. market with ease. With Cologix, you have the tools to expand regionally, optimize performance and scale effortlessly.
Welcome to your next-generation network.
Access Marketplace FAQs
1. What are virtual connections in Cologix’s Access Marketplace?
Virtual connections are secure, Layer 2, software-defined links between any two Cologix U.S. markets. Provisioned entirely through the Cologix InLogix portal, they eliminate the need for physical cross connects or third-party contracts. These connections offer private, scalable paths that enable rapid infrastructure expansion, cost reduction and improved network reach — all managed through a single, intuitive interface.
2. How does Access Marketplace support multicloud strategies?
Access Marketplace enables enterprises to connect to cloud onramps in remote markets without relocating infrastructure. For example, you can access AWS Direct Connect in Columbus or Azure ExpressRoute in Dallas from any Cologix U.S. market. This flexibility supports distributed multicloud architectures, allowing businesses to scale cloud access nationally while maintaining centralized control and efficiency.
3. What are the benefits of using virtual connections for network efficiency?
Virtual connections help consolidate and localize traffic, reduce third-party transport costs and optimize routing. By interconnecting Cologix data centers across U.S. markets, businesses can expand provider options, improve control over network zones and streamline operations. This leads to a more efficient, cost-effective and agile network infrastructure tailored to evolving business needs.
4. How does Access Marketplace enhance partner connectivity?
Access Marketplace simplifies ecosystem integration by making services discoverable and enabling instant connections to partners and providers. Businesses can collaborate across markets from a single interface, reducing complexity and accelerating time to value. This capability supports a more connected digital supply chain and fosters seamless inter-market collaboration.
5. What makes Cologix’s interconnection platform unique?
Cologix’s platform combines software-defined interconnection, carrier- and cloud-neutral flexibility and intuitive management through the InLogix portal. It offers on-demand provisioning, regional reach and seamless integration — all from a single pane of glass. This empowers businesses to scale, adapt and manage their digital infrastructure with speed and simplicity, meeting modern demands without compromise.
