Cloud Access

Private, High-Performance Connectivity to the Cloud

Sohonet delivers private, high-performance connectivity into cloud platforms, giving you predictable throughput, ultra-low latency, and controlled traffic paths for rendering, virtual workstations, storage, and hybrid workflows, backed by 24/7 engineers.

Connecting 500+ M&E companies and 100,000s storytellers worldwide

The public internet was built for emails and cat videos

Not 4K renders at scale

Public internet wasn’t built for resource-intensive cloud compute workflows that demand granular control, consistent performance, and studio-grade security. Sohonet removes congestion from the route, delivering ultra-low latency, guaranteed throughput, and predictable performance, so workloads run on time, every time.

What we take care of:

  • Cloud Direct connect
  • MPLS
  • Point-to-point connectivity (P2P)
  • Dedicated internet access
  • Sohonet Media Network (SMN) access
  • Multiport

Built for demanding cloud workflows:

  • Rendering and compute at scale
  • Virtual workstations
  • Transcoding and processing
  • Cloud storage and archive
  • Remote compute environments

FastLane

Direct Cloud Access

FastLane delivers private, high-performance connectivity into AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and other major cloud providers, with burstable bandwidth that scales as demand changes. By removing the public internet from the route, it provides ultra-low latency and guaranteed throughput across an uncontended private network, ensuring predictable performance for compute-intensive, latency-sensitive workloads.

Teams benefit from greater control, strong security, and consistent low-latency performance that keeps cloud workstations responsive, transfers predictable, and compute on schedule.

Multiport

Flexible Connectivity

Cloud when you need it. Private network when you don't. Scale bandwidth month to month with a single flexible service combining Sohonet’s FastLane and private media network.With burstable connectivity, Multiport enables teams to use cloud resources when they need them, without being locked into static bandwidth models. Reconfigure and scale bandwidth month to month to support changing workloads, delivery timelines, or operational priorities.

  • Adapt bandwith as demand ramps up or down
  • Seamlessly connect cloud, facilities and partners
  • Maintain predictable performance across hybrid environments
  • Support modern, cloud-first architechtures

Why Sohonet is Different

Built for pressure

  • Rapid bandwidth bursts to handle sudden demand
  • Flexible contracts that adapt to project peaks and troughs
  • Private, secure connectivity with controlled traffic paths
  • Designed around your workflow, because no two projects run the same
  • 24/7 managed support, including out-of-hours response

Scale up for crunch. Scale down after delivery

No penalties, no phone calls, no drama.

Sohonet delivers fully managed cloud connectivity with 24/7 specialist support and flexible capacity that scales with your projects. No fixed contracts, no waiting on tickets - when something breaks at 3am, you speak to a real engineer who understands your workflow and can act fast.

25+ Years serving the M&E industry

Our team has extensive experience in the area, so we can offer unrivalled knowledge to customers and work to fit your needs

80%

Of major VFX houses benefit from Sohonet services

23/24

2023 Oscar-Winning projects collaborated on by Sohonet customers

24/7

Our team of highly trained engineers are on-hand to deal with your issue there and then

Other Solutions In The Media Fabric Suite

Discover our full range of managed infrastructure solutions.

FastLane delivers secure, low-latency cloud access, optimising media workflows with fast, reliable performance for production teams.

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Connect securely with over 500 media companies and 100,000 storytellers worldwide using Sohonet's private fibre network for film, TV, and advertising.

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Multiport offers dedicated internet access, secure cloud connections, and private networking, all in a scalable solution tailored for media production needs.​

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