Increase bandwidth, enhance your security and save on your data transfer costs. B E N E F I T S

• Get a direct, private connection to IBM SoftLayer Cloud Services

• Improve network performance and security for cloud-based applications and data transfers

• Gain access to a feature that cost-effectively manages bandwidth

• Enable, and save on, large data transfers

N E T W O R K E N A B L E D C L O U D S E R V I C E O V E R V I E W

IBM SoftLayer® Direct Link

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High-Speed Dedicated Network Options Optimize performance, security and data-transfer flexibility to better power your access to the IBM SoftLayer cloud via Direct Link. XO Communications’ high speed North American network offers connectivity options of 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps.

XO Bandwidth-on-Demand When you select 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps IBM SoftLayer Direct Link direct connections, you’ll also have the option of using the dynamically available XO Bandwidth-on-Demand feature. This feature enables you to cost-effectively manage your dedicated access to the many IBM SoftLayer cloud resources. With XO Bandwidth-on-Demand, you only pay for the bandwidth you use. The dynamic aspect means that no pre-scheduling of bandwidth bursts is required.

XO Communications provides the technology that helps business and wholesale customers compete in a hyper-connected economy. In the U.S., XO owns and operates one of the largest IP and Ethernet networks that customers rely on for private data networking, cloud connectivity, Unified Communications and voice, Internet access, and managed services.

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I B M S O F T L A Y E R D I R E C T L I N K S E R V I C E O V E R V I E W

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Connect Directly Today With a direct, private connection, you’ll optimize your network and cloud investments. Avoid potential public Internet issues related to network performance that can jeopardize your valuable data and other assets.

Whether you require improved performance and security for your cloud-based applications, or better handling of large data transfers in support of your business continuity and disaster recovery plans, XO can easily support your IBM SoftLayer Direct Link needs.