- F5 (FFIV, Financial) launches BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0 to optimize large-scale cloud-native applications.
- The new release promises 60% reduction in infrastructure costs and 33% lower CPU utilization.
- Integration with Red Hat OpenShift enhances scalability and security for service providers.
F5, Inc. (FFIV), a leader in application delivery and security, has announced the release of BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0. This new solution aims to significantly enhance the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) with cloud-native capabilities, specifically designed to address the challenges posed by high-bandwidth applications such as AI.
With the integration of Kubernetes-native features, BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 offers scalable, secure, and resource-efficient networking functionalities tailored for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, cloud service providers, and large enterprises. The solution includes essential services like DDoS protection, firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) to consolidate network operations and protect the infrastructure effectively.
Among its notable enhancements, F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 supports disaggregation for seamless scalability, accelerated DNS for reduced latency, and unified security services for centralized management. The platform maximizes flexibility with Kubernetes-native automation, supporting separate scaling of control and data planes, thereby allowing organizations to manage operations efficiently and securely.
The introduction of F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 on Red Hat OpenShift further empowers service providers to deploy scalable cloud-native applications seamlessly. The combination of OpenShift’s robust Kubernetes management with F5’s powerful network functions promises advanced traffic management, optimized security, and streamlined usability for interconnected networks.
Overall, F5's BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 represents a strategic advancement in the company's efforts to deliver smarter scaling, stronger security, and efficient delivery of high-bandwidth services across various industries.
