{
  "id": 4873947,
  "title": "Microsoft and AWS build the multicloud bridge they said customers barely needed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/microsoft-and-aws-build-the-multicloud-bridge-they-said-customers",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/off-prem/2026/09/01/microsoft-and-aws-build-the-multicloud-bridge-they-said-customers-barely-needed/5293614"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have collaborated to create a service that enables secure, high-speed connections between Azure and AWS cloud environments. This \"multicloud bridge\" addresses the previously claimed lack of technical barriers for multicloud strategies. While Microsoft had previously stated limited customer interest in multicloud solutions beyond specialized use cases, the new Azure Multicloud Interconnect service aims to simplify the process of establishing dedicated private connectivity. This service, currently in preview, allows for connections operating at up to 100 Gbps from the start, with potential for future scalability. AWS Interconnect – multicloud already supports connections between Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Both Microsoft and AWS emphasized the importance of high availability, security, and ease of use in their respective services. Interested customers can contact their respective cloud service providers to participate in the Azure preview.",
  "summary": "New services promise private 100 Gbps links between the rival platforms without months of networking faff",
  "key_points": [
    "Microsoft and AWS collaborate on multicloud bridge service",
    "Azure Multicloud Interconnect enables dedicated private connectivity",
    "Supports up to 100 Gbps connections, preview available"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "Microsoft and AWS build the multicloud bridge they said customers barely needed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/microsoft-and-aws-build-the-multicloud-bridge-they-said-customers-4877740",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:16:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}