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F5 and HPE GreenLake: Transforming Hybrid IT Infrastructure Solutions

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Lauren Wood
Published December 20, 2023

Exciting news is on the horizon as F5 and HPE GreenLake join forces to revolutionize the landscape of hybrid IT infrastructure. This powerful collaboration not only addresses the realities of hybrid IT but also helps propel customers into a new era of multi-cloud networking. Today, we're thrilled to highlight this new partnership and introduce joint solutions that seamlessly integrate SaaS-delivered F5 Distributed Cloud Services and BIG-IP technologies with HPE GreenLake, providing an unparalleled suite of tools for customers.

The Opportunity: A New Era in Multi-Cloud Networking

Hybrid IT infrastructure has become the backbone of modern businesses, offering a delicate balance between on-premises and cloud-based resources. The partnership between F5 and HPE GreenLake presents a unique opportunity to transform the future of hybrid IT, allowing businesses to scale with unparalleled flexibility, security, and efficiency.

Addressing Challenges Head-On: Unified Solutions for Cloud Networking

Navigating the challenges of managing diverse IT environments has never been more complex. F5 and HPE GreenLake's joint solutions are designed to tackle these challenges head-on, providing a unified approach to hybrid-cloud networking. From security concerns to seamless integration across various clouds, our collaboration is geared toward simplifying the management of applications and data across distributed environments.

Solving Real-World Problems: Streamlining Hybrid IT Operations

The seamless integration of HPE GreenLake's cloud services with F5's advanced application services addresses the complexities of managing multi-cloud environments. This integration streamlines operations, ensuring optimal performance, enhanced security, and simplified management of applications and data.

The Solutions

F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect on HPE GreenLake: Transforming Network Efficiency

F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect takes center stage in our joint solution with HPE GreenLake, offering a transformative approach to network management. Whether you are dealing with on-premises data centers or cloud environments, Network Connect simplifies networking complexities, ensuring seamless connectivity across diverse infrastructures. This solution, available on HPE GreenLake, empowers businesses to optimize network resources, enhance scalability, and improve overall operational efficiency.

F5 Distributed Cloud Web App & API Protection on HPE GreenLake: Elevating Application Security

Security is paramount in the digital age, and F5 Distributed Cloud Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) takes the lead in fortifying your applications on HPE GreenLake. Protecting against OWASP Top 10 threats, bots, and DDoS attacks, F5 ensures the highest level of security for your applications. With customizable policies and centralized management, this joint solution provides a robust defense against potential threats, allowing you to focus on innovation without compromising security.

F5 BIG-IP on HPE GreenLake: Unleashing Application Performance

For businesses relying on critical applications like Epic, the joint solution of F5 BIG-IP and HPE GreenLake delivers unmatched performance and reliability. BIG-IP's Local Traffic Manager ensures intelligent traffic management, steering traffic to the best available servers for increased reliability and enhanced user experiences. With BIG-IP DNS, automatic failover capabilities become a reality, minimizing downtime during network or data center outages. This joint solution not only optimizes security but also boosts application performance, contributing to increased uptime and scalability.

Unified Use Cases for Customers: A Comprehensive Approach

Our joint solutions provide a comprehensive set of use cases for our customers.

  1. Efficient Network Management: Simplify and optimize network resources with F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect on HPE GreenLake.
  2. Robust Application Security: Protect your applications against a myriad of threats using F5 Distributed Cloud WAAP on HPE GreenLake.
  3. Optimized Application Performance: Leverage the power of F5 BIG-IP on HPE GreenLake for unparalleled application performance and reliability.

A Commitment to Excellence: Shaping the Future Together

As we embark on this transformative journey with HPE GreenLake, we are not just providing solutions; we are helping shape the future of hybrid IT infrastructure. Together, F5 and HPE GreenLake are committed to empowering businesses, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.