Marlink strengthens cloud performance and security with Microsoft ExpressRoute integration

Remote users will benefit from simplified access to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services with greater reliability, consistent latency and higher security than typical connections routed over public internet

Oslo and Paris, 18 February 2026. Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions will deliver faster, more secure global access to cloud services under the Microsoft ExpressRoute programme.

This latest milestone in the partnership between Marlink and Microsoft enables Marlink customers to extend on-premises networks to Microsoft’s cloud services directly over secured connectivity and global Points of Presence.

The integration enables customers to access Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 through dedicated, secure connectivity delivered as a fully managed service integrated with Marlink’s multi-orbit satellite networks. This helps customers modernise IT operations, improve user experience, productivity, and scale cloud adoption, while reinforcing Marlink’s position as a Microsoft ExpressRoute Connectivity Partner.

Customer benefits include:

• Private, simplified access to Microsoft cloud services through a fully managed Marlink solution

• Improved application performance with predictable latency and reduced packet loss compared to public internet routing

• Enhanced security and reliability, supporting compliance and mission-critical operations

• ·Seamless integration with Marlink’s broader Possibility Portfolio of digital services

“This integration enables our customers to consume Microsoft cloud services as an extension of their private networks, with the performance and security required for business-critical applications," said Carlos Carbajal, Marlink CPO. “By bringing the cloud closer to remote and distributed environments, we remove traditional connectivity barriers, enabling customers to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation with Marlink as their trusted managed service partner.”

“ExpressRoute enables global, private connectivity that organizations can rely on for their most critical workloads. Through a growing ecosystem of connectivity providers like Marlink, we’re helping customers of Marlink securely and predictably access Azure services and applications wherever they operate,” said Sudha Mahajan, Partner Product Manager, Azure Networking at Microsoft.

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Marlink will deliver faster, more secure global access to cloud services under the Microsoft ExpressRoute programme.

For further information, please contact:

Knut Natvig, Marlink E: knut.natvig@marlink.com T: +47 48 030 911

About Marlink

For companies operating in the world’s most challenging environments – from merchant vessels to offshore and onshore energy operations, from humanitarian organisations to cruise ships and superyachts – Marlink creates and delivers possibilities, anywhere.

Marlink is a managed service provider and global leader in remote IT solutions with annual revenues surpassing $800 million and operating in more than 30 countries.

Wherever our customers are in the world, we deliver them possibilities to work smarter and to operate more effectively, more safely, more sustainably - without the limitations of technology.

With our possibility platform, we enable a comprehensive suite of end-to-end managed solutions (Connectivity, Network, Cyber Security, Cloud & IT, IoT & Apps), supported by professional services, unmatched global operations and delivery capabilities and local support teams.

As a global company with a local focus, we help make tomorrow’s possibilities today’s realities.

For further information please visit www.marlink.com.