Equinix. has been granted a patent for a cloud exchange that enables dynamic network connectivity and performance-based recommendations for application workloads. The system assesses network performance and suggests alternative deployment scenarios to optimize application workload efficiency across multiple cloud service providers. GlobalData’s report on Equinix gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Dynamic cloud exchange for performance-based workload deployment recommendations
The patent US12058206B1 describes a cloud exchange system designed to optimize application workload deployment across multiple cloud service providers (CSPs). The system includes a network with connections to various CSPs and a programmable network platform that processes telemetry information to assess the performance of these connections. If a deployed application workload does not meet predefined performance objectives, the platform generates a recommendation for an alternative deployment scenario. This recommendation includes a deployment template that outlines how to configure a second CSP with a new application workload, ensuring that the new connection offers lower latency compared to the original.
Additionally, the patent outlines methods for selecting deployment scenarios based on performance and cost considerations. The programmable network platform can evaluate multiple deployment options, taking into account both performance metrics and associated costs, such as compute or storage node expenses. The system is also capable of interfacing with service mesh managers of the CSPs to gather comprehensive telemetry data. This enables the platform to make informed decisions about workload deployment, ensuring that the chosen scenario not only meets performance objectives but also aligns with cost-efficiency goals. Overall, the patent presents a sophisticated approach to managing cloud resources, enhancing both performance and cost-effectiveness in cloud computing environments.
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