AWS and Google Cloud have announced a multicloud connectivity solution designed to simplify enterprise infrastructure, enabling organizations to run workloads across clouds without the need for complex physical setups. The solution, called AWS Interconnect multicloud, is being launched 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 allows 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 setting up physical connections, configuring routers and firewalls, and coordinating with multiple vendors. The process could take weeks or months.
“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.
Robert Kennedy, VP of Network Services at AWS, said the initiative represents 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.
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. 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 built with high reliability and security in mind. Both AWS and Google Cloud have implemented quad redundancy across physically separate interconnect facilities and routers. The interconnect includes continuous monitoring to detect and resolve issues proactively and uses MACsec encryption between edge routers to secure data in transit.
For Kenyan enterprises, the solution could significantly impact cloud strategy. Banks, telcos, fintech companies, and government agencies such as the eCitizen platform, which runs more than 22,000 services, can now run cross-cloud workloads without lengthy deployments or high operational overhead. AI-driven applications, analytics, and customer service platforms can leverage private, high-bandwidth connections between AWS and Google Cloud, potentially reducing latency and data transfer costs.
Local CIOs have long cited challenges of cloud “tribalism,” where vendor-specific tools and proprietary networks created friction in multicloud strategies. By adopting an open networking specification jointly developed by AWS and Google Cloud, Kenyan firms can now select the most suitable cloud for each workload while maintaining security, compliance, and high performance.
The move also supports Nairobi’s growing AI and DevOps startup ecosystem. Startups can now use private multicloud connectivity for AI model training, automated deployments, and real-time analytics without incurring high egress fees or compromising performance. Analysts say this could accelerate adoption of multicloud architectures across the region, supporting Kenya’s broader Digital Superhighway plan, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital economy through secure, high-capacity infrastructure.
This launch marks a step toward an open and unified multicloud environment, providing enterprises a managed experience for cross-cloud operations that previously required significant technical expertise. For Kenyan companies, it signals a new era of cloud flexibility and operational efficiency, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in sectors ranging from finance and healthcare to government services and technology innovation.