Enterprises facing multicloud complexity turn to F5 to dramatically simplify connecting their most advanced applications.
F5, a global leader in multicloud application security and delivery, has announced expanded technology partnerships and customer win milestones that reinforce its position as a leader in multicloud networking.
According to IDC, the multicloud networking market is rapidly expanding and is expected to reach US$10.16 billion in 2028.
As a pioneer in multicloud application security and delivery, F5’s solutions help customers solve the unique complexity challenges inherent in securely connecting applications and APIs across hybrid multicloud environments. To help solve this challenge, F5 Distributed Cloud Services offer infrastructure-agnostic solutions that reduce the complexity of networking across data centres, clouds, and the edge while enabling consistent app security policy and enforcement, regardless of where the apps are hosted.
According to F5’s 2024 State of Application Strategy Report, the demand for multicloud networking strategies has grown significantly – with nearly 90% of enterprises deploying apps and APIs across a mix of on-premises and cloud or edge environments. The report highlights significant challenges faced by today’s enterprises as they manage apps across multiple infrastructure environments. More than one third of respondents (38%, nearly double the 2023 figure) operate apps across six or more different environments.
“Modern enterprises today must manage a multitude of disparate applications, all hosted on multiple clouds and on-premises environments. The realities of today’s hybrid multicloud infrastructures mandate that applications must be stitched together to deliver secure, fast and reliable digital experiences,” said Arul Elumalai, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Distributed Cloud Platform and Security Services at F5.
“With multicloud comes significant complexity, cost and security risks, as applications become increasingly distributed. F5’s secure multicloud networking capabilities abstract this complexity to connect and protect these distributed applications, without having to pay attention to the cloud or infrastructure on which they run.”
F5 introduces technology partnerships to help enterprises tackle multicloud networking challenges
F5 has developed partnerships with key technology leaders to extend the capabilities of its multicloud networking solutions and address a broader set of customer challenges. These partnerships are with NetApp, Red Hat and Console Connect.