- F5 (FFIV, Financial) launches new AI-powered tools to streamline application delivery and security workflows.
- The AI Assistant now includes iRules code generation, enhancing customization and programmability for enterprises.
- F5's innovations aim to alleviate operational bottlenecks and empower XOps teams with better decision-making capabilities.
F5, Inc. (FFIV), a leader in application delivery and security, announced the expansion of its AI-driven automation capabilities with the introduction of new tools designed to ease the complexity faced by cross-functional operations teams managing hybrid, multicloud, and AI-driven environments. The F5 AI Assistant now integrates iRules code generation, offering a natural language interface across F5's BIG-IP, NGINX One, and Distributed Cloud Services to streamline user experience and enhance application delivery and security.
The new iRules code generation feature of the AI Assistant enables teams to automate and customize configurations swiftly, thereby optimizing operational workflows and improving security management. As noted by Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5, this advancement allows operators to use natural language processing to generate or explain iRules, facilitating rapid adaptation to application changes or security events.
F5's initiative emphasizes empowering XOps teams by embedding real-time, domain-specific intelligence directly into existing tools, thus transforming operational complexity into actionable insights. This enhancement is supported by F5's AI Data Fabric, which advances AI capabilities within F5's Application Delivery and Security Platform to bolster decision-making, threat intelligence, and security analytics.
With over 85% of F5 BIG-IP customers relying on iRules, the need for efficient iRules creation is paramount. The AI Assistant with iRules code generation reduces the complexity involved, allowing for faster deployment timelines, increased accuracy, and greater operational efficiency. Additionally, F5's proprietary data ensures the tailored and secure outputs that organizations require for their complex application environments.
F5's commitment to innovation continues to enhance operational agility and reduce downtime across critical systems, enabling organizations to focus on higher-priority initiatives. The company plans to further develop its AI capabilities, aiming to support XOps teams with autonomous decision-making and enhanced threat management solutions.
