With AWS Direct Connect you can establish private, low-latency network connectivity between your dedicated infrastructure and Amazon Web Services – optimizing your hybrid IT environment. When you bypass the public Internet and connect to AWS directly within our data centers, you benefit from reduced data transfer costs, improved security and optimal network performance. Whether you are using AWS to store data or run production workloads, AWS Direct Connect offers a dedicated network connection that enables you to securely and efficiently extend your on-premises infrastructure into the cloud.