TopConnect for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Your private connection to Microsoft Azure Expressroute in Austria
Microsoft is launching the new Austrian cloud region “Austria East” in summer 2025. startet im Sommer 2025 die neue Cloud Region Österreich „Austria East“. With this new cloud infrastructure in the Greater Vienna area, data will be stored in compliance with Austrian regulations, and for the first time, businesses will gain access to a Microsoft Cloud that is operated entirely within Austria. conova is supporting this launch as an official partner.
With TopConnect for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, you are getting a direct connection to Microsoft Azure in Vienna. Thanks to the geographic proximity, latency is significantly reduced. This is particularly beneficial for business-critical applications, offering prompt response times and an improved user experience. In addition, you have the option of direct SLA with Microsoft.
ADVANTAGEs
- Direct WAN connection to Microsoft Azure from anywhere in Austria
- The ideal founation for leveraging powerful Azure technologies and Microsoft services (Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure VDI, Azure Virtual Machines)
- Low latency due to geographic proximity and high data throughput
- Private, emcrypted connection
- Direct Service Level Agreement guarantees from Microsoft
- Can be combined with other conova and public cloud services
- Perfect for hybrid scenarios (combining on site systems, conova services and public cloud services)
Your direct private connection to the microsoft cloud region austria
With TopConnect for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute we can connect your company directly to the Microsoft Cloud Region Austria in a variety of ways – giving you access to powerful, regulation-compliant cloud services. This can be done either directly from your own site or via the conova data centers. Optional encryption is available for the connection between our Point of Presence (PoP) and Microsoft Azure.
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
ON-PREMISES AUSTRIA EAST
- Direct connection from your site to Microsoft Cloud Region Austria EAST
- Low latency thanks to geographic proximity
DATACENTER AUSTRIA EAST
(SINGLE + METRO*)
- Hybrid cloud solution
- Encryption between data center & PoP
- Ideal for existing customers
DATACENTER DEDICATED AUSTRIA EAST
- ExpressRoute Direct / direct port to Microsoft router
- end-to-end encryption
Managed Hybrid Cloud
As a certified CSP partner, we are your perfect choice for implementing managed hybrid cloud solutions. You can combine our data center services with public cloud solutions – such as those from Microsoft – and benefit from a complete package that is fully managed by our team of experts.
| TopConnect for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute 1) | Set-up costs (one-time expense) | Price per month |
| On-Premises Austria East (individual) | upon request | upon request |
| Datacenter Austria East Single (from 100Mbit to 100Gbit) | upon request | upon request |
| Datacenter Austria East Metro (from 100Mbit to 100Gbit) | upon request | upon request |
| Datacenter dedicated Austria East (10Gbit or 100Gbit) | upon request | upon request |
| Other bandwidths upon request | upon request | upon request |
| TopConnect extensions | ||
| Routing up to 10Gbit | upon request | upon request 2) |
| Routing up to 100Gbit | upon request | upon request 2) |
*) Location-redundant; corresponds to the Microsoft ExpressRoute Metro connection variant.
1) SLA Economy included, SLA Business and First Class (24/7) optional – further information about SLA on request.
2) Includes 2 virtual routers.
Notes:
• Get your Microsoft Cloud licenses from conova now. As a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Direct (first tier), we now offer everything from a single source. With contracts madewith a minimum 12-month term, we grant you discounts on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365 licenses. Billing takes place dynamically according to use.
• Public cloud provider charges the costs for cloud connectivity directly to the end customer. If you are already a public cloud account holder, you can configure the services directly in the portal. We would be happy to assist you or take over the setup for you.
Contract details:
• Minimum contract period 36 months.
• Errors and changes reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Microsoft Cloud Region Austria
What is the Microsoft Cloud Region Austria?
The Microsoft Cloud Region Austria allows businesses to use Microsoft cloud services – such as Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365 – locally within Austria. This is particularly important for customers who need to store and process their data within Austria due to data protection requirements or legal regulations.
What are the advantages of the Microsoft Cloud Region Austria?
Using Microsoft Cloud Region Austria ensures compliance with data protection regulations, with all data stored exclusively within Austria. Geographic proximity significantly reduces latency, which in turn improves performance.
How can I connect to the Microsoft Cloud Region Austria?
With conova’s TopConnect for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, customers gain a direct private connection to the Microsoft Cloud Region Austria. This connection can be established either directly from the customer’s own site or via the conova data centers.
What are the benefits of a private connection to the Microsoft Cloud?
Unlike a public internet connection, data is transferred via a dedicated, private line. This reduces the risk of cyberattacks and supports key factors such as availability and reliability. All data transmitted via a private connection can also be protected using additional security measures like VPNs and encryption technologies.
