Flexential, a leader in secure and flexible data center solutions, has teamed up with Lumen Technologies (LUMN) to expand on-demand networking services for businesses. Through this partnership, Lumen’s Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform now integrates with Flexential’s FlexAnywhere platform, enabling customers to instantly purchase, deploy, and manage Lumen networking services with ease.

Seamless Connectivity for Growing Business Needs

” Lumen and Flexential are making Network-as-a-Service more accessible for businesses that need flexible, secure, and agile connections,” said Dave Ward, Lumen’s Chief Technology and Product Officer. “With Lumen NaaS, we’re transforming the way businesses handle connectivity, providing a seamless experience that keeps up with the growing demands of AI-driven applications.”

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Now, organizations operating in any of Flexential’s 42+ FlexAnywhere locations can leverage scalable, on-demand network services. This partnership enhances connectivity for remote and endpoint locations while providing customized, software-defined bandwidth solutions—all accessible through a cloud-like buying experience from Lumen.

Expanding the FlexAnywhere Ecosystem

” Today’s enterprise customers expect platforms that make collaboration and innovation with their partners seamless,” said Ryan Mallory, COO at Flexential. ” Our collaboration with Lumen strengthens the FlexAnywhere platform by adding more carrier destinations to our Cloud Fabric, giving businesses greater connectivity and flexibility. This partnership reinforces our commitment to an open ecosystem that prioritizes customer choice and flexibility. With these advancements, we’re delivering a next-generation interconnection solution that is both customer-driven and automated, enabling businesses to scale effortlessly.”

Lumen NaaS nodes will be strategically placed in Flexential’s data centers in Hillsboro, OR; Aurora, CO; and Plano, TX. Customers colocated in any Flexential data center can access Lumen NaaS through Flexential’s private backbone. The Lumen NaaS portfolio includes Internet On-Demand, DDoS Essentials, Lumen Defender, and Ethernet On-Demand, all available within the Lumen partner ecosystem.

The Future of Automated Network Infrastructure

Gartner predicts that by 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities—up from less than 10% in mid-2023. This shift highlights the rising importance of interconnection-led, software-defined infrastructure.. As the industry moves toward fabric-based models, businesses benefit from single-port access to multiple services and intuitive API- and portal-based controls—all within a unified platform.

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Flexential’s FlexAnywhere platform empowers customers to quickly connect with their digital infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency. This partnership follows other key milestones in Flexential’s ongoing interconnectivity expansion, including the launch of Flexential Fabric and the industry’s first bilateral peering pathway to Wasabi Technologies.

FAQs

1. How does the Flexential and Lumen partnership benefit businesses?

This collaboration enhances business connectivity by integrating Lumen’s Network-as-a-Service with Flexential’s FlexAnywhere platform. Customers gain on-demand networking services, increased flexibility, and improved security for their digital infrastructure.

2. What services does Lumen NaaS offer within Flexential data centers?

Lumen NaaS includes Internet On-Demand, DDoS Essentials, Lumen Defender, and Ethernet On-Demand. These services provide scalable, software-defined networking solutions for businesses looking to optimize their connectivity.

3. Why is automated network management important for enterprises?

As enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven applications and digital services, automated network management helps streamline operations, reduce manual configurations, and enhance security, leading to greater efficiency and scalability.

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