Case Study: IBM Cloud achieves sub-1.5 millisecond latency with Digital Realty Direct Link Colocation

IBM Cloud Lowering Latency to Under 1.5 Milliseconds with Direct Link Colo

IBM Cloud, a global hybrid cloud and IaaS provider, needed to rapidly expand its data center footprint while guaranteeing low latency, high throughput, predictable performance, and secure private deployments. The company was looking for a partner that could deliver the right mix of power, space, connectivity proximity to fiber, and proven data‑center operations to support fast provisioning, uptime and cost efficiency.

IBM Cloud chose Digital Realty colocation and direct dark‑fiber links, using modular cabinets and the Service Exchange platform to eliminate intermediaries and accelerate deployments. The Direct Link Colo solution delivers sub‑1.5 millisecond latency, 1/10 GigE connectivity, no third‑party electronics, lower power costs, improved security and predictable network performance, enabling faster migrations, scalable growth and pay‑as‑you‑go connectivity for customers.

IBM Cloud

Jack Beech

Vice President Business Development