LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island Interconnect (LII), formerly 1025Connect and a premier carrier-neutral interconnection hub, today announced a collaboration with Megaport, a global leading automated infrastructure platform, to expand cloud connectivity for enterprise customers across the New York Metro region.
Through this collaboration, LII enables seamless access to Megaport’s global Software Defined Network (SDN), delivering direct, scalable, and secure connectivity to leading cloud providers through a simplified, high-touch, concierge-style experience.
As demand grows for low-latency, high-density interconnection driven by hybrid cloud, AI, and digital transformation, the New York metro remains one of the world’s most critical network hubs. Strategically located on Long Island near New York City, LII serves as a key gateway into one of the nation’s most network-dense ecosystems and an extension landing point for subsea cable systems.
“Expanding our connectivity with Megaport enhances our ability to deliver flexible, scalable cloud connectivity solutions,” said Henry Bergmann of LII. “Customers need dense options, ultra-low latency, and simplicity. Our one-handshake, customer focused approach removes complexity and accelerates outcomes.”
“Giving customers more choice in how they connect and scale globally is a key part of what we do,” said Matt Simpson, EVP Business Development and Global Channel at Megaport. “By working with Long Island Interconnect, we’re making it easier for organizations to access Megaport’s global network and build the connectivity they need, with the flexibility to scale as their business evolves.”
The collaboration further strengthens LII’s role as a key interconnection gateway near New York City, combining high-performance infrastructure with simplified connectivity.
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