Connections between parties.
WHAT A CROSS-CONNECT IS
A physical cable linking your equipment to another party within the facility.
WHAT IT CONNECTS YOU TO
A network provider An exchange point Another customer, such as a partner or supplier
WHY THEY MATTER
They provide direct, private connectivity without traversing the public internet.
WHAT THAT ACHIEVES
Lower latency Predictable performance Privacy Frequently lower cost at volume
WHAT THEY COST
An installation charge and a recurring fee, usually per connection.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What the charges are How long installation takes Who is responsible for each end
WHAT TO PLAN
Redundant cross-connects, on separate paths, where the connection matters.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
Every cross-connect: what it connects, its reference, and its purpose.
WHY
They accumulate, and disused ones continue to be charged.
WHAT TO REVIEW
Your cross-connect list, annually.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
Connections nobody can account for.
