A Direct Connect (or similar service provided by the cloud provider) is the correct answer because it allows a private, dedicated network connection from the company's data center to the cloud provider. This type of connection bypasses the public internet, providing more consistent network performance, higher security, and often, reduced bandwidth costs. In comparison, MPLS offers secure and reliable connections but not directly to cloud providers; a VPN secures data over public internet with encryption but does not provide a dedicated and consistent network performance; and the public internet connection is the least secure and reliable method for sensitive data transfer.