In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, enterprises are constantly seeking ways to optimize their application deployments while ensuring robust security across hybrid and multicloud environments.
F5 and OVHcloud US have joined forces to modernize how businesses manage and secure their applications and APIs. This new collaboration aims to simplify the complex task of connecting and protecting applications across diverse infrastructures with F5 Distributed Cloud Services and OVHcloud infrastructure.
Enabling hybrid and multicloud networking with F5 and OVHcloud US
The multicloud networking market is on a rapid growth trajectory, expected to reach $10.16 billion by 2028, according to IDC. Moreover, F5’s 2024 State of Application Strategy Report reveals that nearly 90% of enterprises are deploying apps and APIs across a mix of on-premises and cloud or edge environments. In fact, more than one-third of survey respondents operate apps deployed in six different models.
By leveraging the joint solution, customers benefit from quicker and easier app migration to OVHcloud, as well as consistent security across hybrid and multicloud environments for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and high-performing connectivity between global regions through F5’s Global Network.
A seamless integration for unmatched security and performance
At the heart of this solution is the ability to deliver web application and API protection (WAAP) and secure multicloud networking for OVHcloud-hosted applications globally.
By leveraging F5 Distributed Cloud Services, customers can take advantage of infrastructure-agnostic solutions that reduce the complexity of networking across data centers, clouds, and the edge. This means consistent app security policy and enforcement wherever the apps are hosted.
Enhanced reach and flexibility
One of the most significant benefits of this joint effort is the expanded reach it offers OVHcloud customers. With F5's private global network, traffic can be consumed and processed closer to clients, assuring faster and more reliable performance.
Additionally, F5’s Distributed Cloud Customer Edge (CE) enables simple, secure multicloud networking, facilitating private interconnections of applications (whether GenAI, traditional, highly regulated apps, etc.) located on-premises, at the edge, or in other private or public cloud environments.
Key differentiators
The F5 and OVHcloud US solution offers customers these potential benefits:
- F5 is currently the only vendor capable of securing and delivering any app, any API, anywhere. This includes support for all OVHcloud instances—be they bare metal, hosted private cloud, or public cloud.
- F5 secure multicloud networking solutions feature rare capabilities that include distributed app security, app-to-app connectivity, and secure network fabric.
- OVHcloud’s competitive price-performance ratio, with no ingress/egress fees, provides predictability in costs.
- OVHcloud’s commitment to sustainability and use of top-of-the-line hardware from NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD make certain that customers are getting the best in terms of both performance and eco-friendliness.
Conclusion
By working together, F5 and OVHcloud US mark a significant milestone in the realm of multicloud networking and application security. By combining their strengths, the two companies provide a comprehensive solution that simplifies managing and securing applications across diverse environments.
Stay tuned to hear more about what this exciting new collaboration will offer in the months ahead.
For more information, please reach out to ovhcloudus@f5.com.
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