F5 Introduces BIG-IP Version 10.2

F5 Networks Inc has introduced its BIG-IP Version 10.2 software to help extend enterprise data centre architecture to the cloud, and enable enterprises and service providers to realise the potential of
On-Demand IT’ through a dynamic services model.

F5 is detailing a comprehensive approach that integrates disparate technologies for application delivery, security, optimisation, data management, and infrastructure control—all critical technologies needed to realise the true flexibility and agility of virtualisation and cloud computing solutions. This announcement builds on F5’s strategy to unify application delivery and data services within its solution portfolio.

“The cloud is evolving as the next generation of IT,” said Erik Giesa, VP- Product Management and Product Marketing, F5. “Whether a business is planning to deploy a private cloud or take advantage of external public cloud services, it needs to put its enterprise requirements first and leverage an integrated architecture for on-demand mobility, orchestration, and automation. F5 is committed to helping customers utilise their existing infrastructures, while extending and reusing them to enable a common cloud architectural model—regardless of where IT resources actually reside.”