How to Avoid a Broken Cloud CenturyLink Enterprise Cloud Networking Benefits • Low-risk cloud integration to drive IT transformation • Improved responsiveness to new business opportunities • Higher ROI from cloud initiative Any business that’s serious about gaining competitive advantage must consider cloud technology and services as a way to achieve agility and scalability while controlling costs. The secret? There is such a thing as “cloud done wrong.” The result? Utter failure to realize the expected transformational benefits. Business agility without compromise How do cloud deployments get derailed? Often it’s due to the unanticipated complexity of integrating cloud with existing technology. A particular stumbling block is the unrecognized need for a seamless network infrastructure for all your applications – whether on-premise or in the cloud. But what if you could... ...take the complexity out of cloud, and build a strategy that’s completely aligned with your business needs? ...mitigate the risk of a broken cloud initiative by following a proven path? ...be confident that your network and cloud solutions will deliver the enterprisegrade service, security and scalability you need? With CenturyLink, you can. The right cloud for your business Enterprise Cloud Networking™ solutions from CenturyLink offer a unique blend of cloud services, an integrated network and expert consulting support. You’ll avoid the complexity and risk that come from typical cloud solutions, which usually contain a fragmented or incompatible mix of networks, technologies and cloud services from different providers. CenturyLink® Enterprise Cloud Networking delivers best-in-class cloud solutions, seamlessly integrated with industry-leading network services. And if you need help optimizing your IT infrastructure, we are there with world-class consulting services to help you smoothly incorporate a host of new technologies into your business. CenturyLink Enterprise Cloud Networking A Global Leader in Cloud and Managed Network Services • 50+ data centers around the world with approximately 2 million square feet of floor space • 401,000 route miles of fiber globally • Combined expertise in networks and cloud from a single source By working with CenturyLink, you’ll get help to realize the promise of cloud computing and gain the agility you need to: • Cost-efficiently grow your applications, services and market reach • Capitalize on new business opportunities and models • Ensure continued high levels of Quality of Service (QoS) The power of two With the combined strengths of CenturyLink networking and Savvis cloud solutions, you have everything you need to establish a cloud migration strategy that reflects your business objectives. By working with a single-source provider of networking, cloud hosting and extensive, flexible, comprehensive enterprise-class managed services, you’ll find your cloud transition a smooth one – not marred by the finger pointing and lack of accountability that can occur when working with numerous providers. You’ll get the tools, support and products you need to efficiently manage your network and cloud environment– with little to no downtime. With CenturyLink and Savvis, you get: • One-stop access to industry leaders in IT infrastructure management and networking • World-class colocation, managed hosting and cloud-based services over a network spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australia • A commitment to product innovation, stellar service delivery and future footprint expansion • The ability to meet increasingly complex business demands by deploying applications quickly and flexibly – while reducing operational costs With CenturyLink Enterprise Cloud Networking, you’re well on your way to “cloud done right” with a solution that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Visit centurylink.com/business or contact your CenturyLink representative today. Services not available everywhere. Business customers only. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. ©2012 CenturyLink, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SS120220 07/12