RCN Business Teams Up With Amazon Web Services

New Jersey-based RCN Business is teaming up with Seattle-based Amazon Web Services to offer customers a super fast connection up to 10-gigabits. As a part of the deal Amazon Web Services Direct Connect customers can link to locations using RCN’s high speed fiber optic network.

Businesses of all sizes are integrating AWS into their networking architectures, and the underlying ‘must-have’ is a fast and reliable network,” Michael Carrosquilla, SVP Commercial Services at RCN said in a statement. “CIO’s today are looking ahead to ensure their organizations are prepared as more data passes through the cloud. RCN’s wholly-owned network is ideal for offering a fast, reliable and secure connection.”

Amazon will also get enhanced security and proactive services as a part of the partnership. RCN Business is a provider of business technology services including high-speed Internet, voice, video and network solutions. RCN Business offers service in Boston, Chicago, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.