F5 Enhances Multicloud Networking Leadership with Expanded Partnerships and Customer Success

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), a global leader in multi-cloud application security and delivery, has announced significant advancements in its multicloud networking strategy through new technology partnerships and notable customer achievements. The multi-cloud networking market is experiencing rapid growth, projected to reach $10.16 billion by 2028, according to IDC.

As a trailblazer in multi-cloud security and application delivery, F5 addresses the complexities of securely connecting applications and APIs across diverse hybrid cloud environments. Its Distributed Cloud Services offer infrastructure-agnostic solutions, simplifying network management across data centers, clouds, and edge environments while maintaining consistent security policies.

F5’s 2024 State of Application Strategy Report reveals that nearly 90% of enterprises are now deploying applications and APIs across a mix of on-premises and cloud environments. This shift highlights significant challenges, with over one-third of enterprises managing apps across six or more different environments, nearly double the previous year’s figure.

Arul Elumalai, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Distributed Cloud Platform and Security Services at F5, noted, “Today’s enterprises are navigating a complex web of applications across multiple clouds and on-premises systems. To deliver secure, fast, and reliable digital experiences, applications need to be seamlessly integrated. F5’s solutions simplify this complexity, connecting and protecting distributed applications regardless of their underlying infrastructure.”

Pratik Shah, Managing Director of India and SAARC at F5, added, “Indian businesses are rapidly adopting hybrid and multi-cloud technologies to boost revenue but face heightened security challenges due to advanced cyber threats. The demand for robust cloud security solutions is growing, with security spending in India expected to rise by 12% in 2024. F5 is addressing these needs through expanded partnerships with NetApp, Red Hat, Console Connect, and others to provide innovative solutions that simplify secure application connectivity.”

F5 Expands Technology Partnerships

F5 has strengthened its multicloud networking capabilities through new partnerships:

– NetApp: Collaborating with NetApp, a leader in data storage solutions, F5 enhances data mobility and hybrid cloud ROI. The partnership integrates NetApp’s Blue XP for unified data management with F5’s Distributed Cloud Services, improving disaster recovery and data management across cloud and on-premises environments.

– Red Hat: F5’s partnership with Red Hat focuses on simplifying cloud workload migration and management using Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA). The integration of F5 Distributed Cloud Services with ROSA offers improved security, reduced complexity, and enhanced workload migration.

– Console Connect: This collaboration extends F5’s global network through Console Connect’s Network as a Service (NaaS) offerings. The integration enhances multi-cloud connectivity and security by providing private, secure data movement across cloud environments.

Customer Success Stories

F5 Distributed Cloud Services have proven effective in addressing complex multicloud challenges for various organizations:

– Ailos Cooperative: Leveraged F5 solutions to enhance app and API security across multiple clouds and data centers, improving performance and compliance.

– Grupo Élève: Used F5’s secure multicloud networking to streamline traffic management and boost application protection, reducing admin workloads by 90%.

– McGraw Hill: Simplified multicloud management and enhanced security with F5’s services, ensuring consistent app-level protection and efficient infrastructure deployment.

– The Scottish Government: Adopted F5 Distributed Cloud Services to create a unified administration model across cloud environments, improving operational security and efficiency.