This document provides a summary of a presentation on using AWS Direct Connect for cloud architecture. The presentation covered: - An overview of AWS Direct Connect, which provides dedicated connectivity between on-premises networks and AWS. - Reasons for using Direct Connect, including reduced bandwidth costs, consistent network performance, and elasticity. - Technical details on Direct Connect locations and partners that can provide connections. - Recommendations for architecting for failure tolerance and security. - A use case of storage provider Zadara using Direct Connect for cross-region replication and bandwidth.