Data center cross connects improve secure network connectivity

This article is an explanatory overview of data center cross connects and interconnects, not a first-time announcement or a report of a specific deal.

• It explains that cross connects are physical cable links inside a data center that enable private, secure, low-latency connections between networks, servers, and external networks.
• It contrasts cross connects with interconnects, noting that interconnects can span multiple data centers and may use services such as AWS Direct Connect; it also outlines common cabling types including SMF, MMF, and CAT5 Ethernet.
• The piece is educational and contains no project, contract, investment, or pricing announcement.