Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud have announced a new multicloud connectivity solution designed to simplify enterprise infrastructure, allowing organizations to run workloads across multiple clouds without complex physical setups.
The service, called AWS Interconnect multicloud, is launching in preview with Google Cloud as the first partner and is expected to expand to Microsoft Azure in 2026.
“AWS announces preview of AWS Interconnect – multicloud, providing simple, resilient, high-speed private connections to other cloud service providers (CSPs), starting in preview with Google Cloud as the first launch partner and then with Microsoft Azure later in 2026,” AWS said in a statement.
The service enables enterprises to provision dedicated bandwidth and establish private connectivity between clouds in minutes through their existing cloud console or APIs.
Previously, connecting multiple cloud providers required physical connections, configuration of routers and firewalls, and coordination with multiple vendors, a process that could take weeks or months. The new approach could dramatically shorten deployment cycles, allowing IT teams to focus on application development and business outcomes instead of network logistics.
“We are excited about this collaboration which enables our customers to move their data and applications between clouds with simplified global connectivity and enhanced operational effectiveness. Today’s announcement further delivers on Google Cloud’s Cross-Cloud Network solution focused on delivering an open and unified multicloud experience for customers,” said Rob Enns, VP and GM of Cloud Networking at Google Cloud.
The move signals a growing recognition of the need for interoperable cloud environments. Many enterprises, particularly in emerging markets, have struggled with siloed infrastructures that restrict the ability to deploy services across platforms. The AWS and Google Cloud partnership could serve as a blueprint for other cloud providers seeking to address these challenges.
Robert Kennedy, VP of Network Services at AWS, described the initiative as a fundamental change in multicloud connectivity. “By defining and publishing a standard that removes the complexity of any physical components for customers, with high availability and security fused into that standard, customers no longer need to worry about any heavy lifting to create their desired connectivity. When they need multicloud connectivity, it’s ready to activate in minutes with a simple point and click,” he said.
The ease of provisioning dedicated bandwidth in minutes rather than weeks could transform IT operations for companies with global footprints. Enterprises that rely on multiple cloud platforms for resilience, compliance, or specialized workloads will now be able to scale without the traditional overhead.
Jim Ostrognai, SVP of Software Engineering at Salesforce, highlighted the solution’s impact on enterprise IT operations. “Integrating Salesforce Data 360 with the broader IT landscape requires robust, private connectivity. AWS Interconnect – multicloud allows us to establish these critical bridges to Google Cloud with the same ease as deploying internal AWS resources, utilizing pre-built capacity pools and the tools our teams already know and love,” he said. “This native, streamlined experience from provisioning through ongoing support accelerates our customers’ ability to ground their AI and analytics in trusted data, regardless of where it resides.”
The solution has been designed with reliability and security as priorities. AWS and Google Cloud said they have implemented quad redundancy across physically separate interconnect facilities and routers. The interconnect also includes continuous monitoring to detect and resolve issues proactively and uses MACsec encryption between edge routers to secure data in transit. Analysts say these features will be particularly relevant for regulated industries where data protection and uptime are critical.
For Kenyan enterprises, the solution could have a major impact. Banks, telcos, fintech companies, and government agencies such as the eCitizen platform, which manages more than 22,000 services, can now run cross-cloud workloads without lengthy deployments or high operational overhead.
This means AI-driven applications, analytics, and customer service platforms can use private, high-bandwidth connections between AWS and Google Cloud, potentially reducing latency and data transfer costs. This is expected to improve performance for customer-facing systems, from mobile banking to healthcare services.
Local CIOs have often cited challenges of cloud “tribalism,” in which vendor-specific tools and proprietary networks create friction for multicloud strategies. By adopting an open networking specification developed jointly by AWS and Google Cloud, Kenyan firms can now select the most appropriate cloud for each workload while maintaining security, compliance, and performance. Observers say this could encourage a more competitive cloud market in the region.
The announcement also supports Nairobi’s growing AI and DevOps startup ecosystem. Startups can now leverage private multicloud connectivity for AI model training, automated deployments, and real-time analytics without incurring high egress fees or suffering performance penalties. Analysts say this could accelerate innovation and speed time to market for new digital services.
The solution is set to accelerate adoption of multicloud architectures across the region, bolstering the government’s broader Digital Superhighway plan, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital economy with secure, high-capacity infrastructure.
The launch represents a step toward an open and unified multicloud environment, providing enterprises a managed experience for cross-cloud operations that previously required substantial technical expertise. For Kenyan companies, it signals a new era of cloud flexibility and operational efficiency.