A common use case is multi-cloud networking. If a global customer has applications on different clouds that come together as one application, F5 can be a good entry point for that application with additional security.
F5 Distributed Cloud Services
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Enhancing security with multi-cloud networking and effective DevOps integration
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Using F5 Distributed Cloud Services eliminates the need for hardware in your data center, resulting in cost savings.
What is most valuable?
F5 Distributed Cloud Services is valued for multi-cloud networking and easy integration with DevOps tools and Kubernetes. It offers comprehensive security, including DDoS protection, API protection, and application protection through a unified console. Multi-cloud networking and API Protection and Discovery are unique features.
F5 is known for being the best load balancer in the market. Customers with an existing module can easily adopt additional modules without investing in new hardware.
What needs improvement?
The pricing could be adjusted to better meet the needs of typical customers in regions like Poland, where the product is considered too expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I estimate F5 Distributed Cloud Services has been available for no more than two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the overall solution as highly stable, scoring it a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of the solution at a ten out of ten, indicating that it should work flawlessly.
How are customer service and support?
I have worked with their support for over ten years and rate it a ten out of ten since the quality is among the best.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I work with other vendors, such as Broadcom, BeyondTrust, and Qualys.
How was the initial setup?
The cloud version is quick to implement, typically taking a few hours.
What about the implementation team?
From my company, one person is usually enough for implementation. For maintenance, there are four engineers who handle duties between teams.
What was our ROI?
The solution provides a return on investment by eliminating the need for hardware in the data center.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not involved in sales, so I do not deal with the pricing aspect directly. I give the cost of the solution a four out of ten since it is not a cheap product.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution for its features like multi-cloud networking and easy integration with DevOps tools. However, cost comparisons with other services show a significant difference.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.
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