Visionary telecommunications entrepreneur, Bevan Slattery talks about how "Network-as-a-Service" is revolutionising elastic computing.

1. Evolving networksNetwork-as-a-Service is here

2. Evolution definition
evolution
ˌiːvəәˈluːʃ(əә)n,ˈɛv-/
Noun
The process by which, over time, something undergoes
a positive change, developing beneficial traits that are
passed on as a foundation for future generations.

3. Evolution definition
elastic computing
Wikipedia
In cloud computing, elasticity is defined as the degree to
which a system is able to adapt to workload changes by
provisioning and de-provisioning resources in an
autonomic manner, such that at each point in time the
available resources match the current demand as closely
as possible (Wikipedia)

4. The evolution of computing
Mainframe Distributed Servers High-Density Servers Virtual Machines
Terminal Desktop Applications Client/Server Applications Web Hosting Web Applications Cloud Enabled Applications
1990
Client/Server
2000
Virtual Machines
1980
Mid/Mainframe
2010
IaaS/Cloud

5. Traditional connectivity model
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§ Point to Point services connecting locations to locations;
§ Need to independently order cross connects each time;
§ Usually 12 months contract;
§ Lead times for services between 5 and 30 days;
§ Little flexibility in terms of access speeds;
§ No API integration/programmability.
End User Provider
Data Centre A Data Centre B

6. Elastic connectivity model
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§ Massive scalable bandwidth on demand;
§ Ability to provision and de-provision circuits automatically;
§ Flexible contract terms (daily, monthly, yearly);
§ Provide an ability to upgrade/downgrade circuits on demand;
§ API feature capability to allow partner integration and automation;
§ Connect users to services via a large ecosystem of partners already connected to the fabric.
End User ProviderCost

7. Introducing Megaport
The Elastic Connectivity Platform

8. Megaport innovation
Flat rate virtual cross connects (VXCs)
Fixed price virtual cross connects (VXCs) regardless of speed.
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New standard for minimum connections (10G)
Creating a new minimum standard for flexible, high-bandwidth connectivity.
New standard for high-bandwidth connections (100G)
Providing an ultra-high bandwidth solution for high-performance, data intensive networks.
Self provisioning via Megaportal
Customers can provision their own services quickly via our unique service portal.
On-demand networking
Flexible service options with no need for long term contracts.

9. Megaport connects users to services
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Metro 1 Metro 2
Metro 3
Enterprise
Service Provider
Content Provider
Service Provider
Content Provider Content Provider
Enterprise
Service Provider
Enterprise
Service Provider

10. Megaport = OpenAPIArchitecture

11. IaaS + NaaS + Open API =
True Elastic Computing

12. NaaS (Megaport)API Integration

13. Full IaaS and NaasAPI Integration

14. Demonstration
Elastic Connectivity inAction

15. Demonstration key points
Megaport is the fastest route to AWS
The perfect companion to your Amazon Web Services.
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Connect to AWS for 1 day, 1 month or 1 year
No complicated long term contracts.
Take control of your network
Our self-service interface gives you the ability to monitor and control every aspect of your services.
Only pay for what you need
With no complicated, long-term contracts and flexible billing, you only pay for the services you use.
Self-provisioned, no more long lead times
The power to provision new services almost instantly.

16. Partnership and Channel
180+ Ports provisioned or in provisioning (100 Providers)
Rapidly expanding ecosystem of content and service providers.
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Expanding to 30 data centres by June 2014
Continually adding more locations daily.
Intercapital VXC’s available
Providing an ultra-high bandwidth solution for national networks.
Self provisioning via Megaportal live
Customers can provision their own services almost instantly.
Partners have full API control for portal integration
Partners and their customers have access to full suite of functionality through API’s

17. Who is on Megaport?

18. Who is on Megaport?

19. Where is Megaport?
Melbourne
NextDC M1
Melbourne DC 530 Collins*
AAPT 376 Flinders*
Primus 55 King*
Vocus 55 Crockford*
Nextgen 22 Walsh*
Interactive Port Melbourne*
Brisbane
NextDC B1
Over The Wire 100 Wickham
AAPT 344 Queen St*
PIPE Networks 127 Creek*
PIPE Networks 148 Brunswick*
Fujitsu 7 Brandl*
Interactive 19 McKechnie*
Primus 127 Creek *
* Available in Q2 2014
Sydney
Equinix SY1
Equinix SY2
Equinix SY3
Global Switch 1
NEXTDC S1
Pacnet 133 Liverpool*
AAPT 55 Clarence*
Fujitsu North Ryde*
Vocus 59 Doody*

20. Are you connected?
Come and see the Megaport team at stand P02
and test-drive Megaportal for free until 30 June.
Visit our stand to find out more.