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Channel Post MEA
a day ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
F5 Announces New Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions
F5 is helping customers prepare for the foundational cybersecurity shift presented by quantum computing. New comprehensive post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness solutions are seamlessly integrated into the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, equipping organizations with the tools they need to secure applications and APIs while maintaining high performance and scalability. The quantum era presents a significant cybersecurity inflection point, as the previous limits of classical computing will no longer apply. According to Gartner: 'The motivation for IT departments to adopt post-quantum cryptography is grounded in the fact that advances in quantum computing will make asymmetric cryptography unsafe by 2029. By 2034, asymmetric cryptography will be fully breakable with quantum computing technologies.' A Requirement to Rethink Cybersecurity Post-quantum cryptography marks a critical transformation in how sensitive data is secured. Unlike typical upgrades or patches, the transition to PQC represents a fundamental architectural shift in cybersecurity, requiring proactive planning and execution. A poorly managed transition can cause outages and disrupt operations, especially across hybrid, multicloud, and legacy systems. Without the right approach, organizations risk costly downtime, slower applications, compliance issues, and frustrated users. In addition, with widespread traditional cryptographic methods becoming ineffective, malicious actors have already begun employing a 'harvest now, decrypt later' attack strategy, capturing encrypted data today to decrypt when quantum capabilities emerge. Sensitive data—including user records, financial information, personal health details, and intellectual property—faces unprecedented vulnerability. 'Post-quantum threats aren't a distant problem—they're a forcing function to modernize security now,' said Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5. 'Our platform makes PQC adoption practical so enterprises can future-proof their apps, APIs, and trust models without slowing down.' What Sets F5 Apart F5 simplifies the shift to quantum-safe protections as the leading vendor providing a fully integrated, scalable platform for both application delivery and security. With comprehensive PQC support for both server-side and client-side encryption—and seamless integration across hybrid, multicloud, and legacy environments—this platform-based approach protects organizations' apps, APIs, and data while optimizing performance. By combining classical encryption with PQC, customers benefit from interoperability and phased system upgrades without business disruptions. F5 solutions also offer detailed insights into encrypted traffic, enhancing threat detection even during post-quantum cryptography transitions. Key benefits of F5's PQC capabilities include: Trusted Post-Quantum Encryption: NIST-standardized cryptographic algorithms protect customer data, intellectual property, and operational assets without compromising system performance. End-to-End Security: From client-side encryption to backend systems, F5 provides full-spectrum PQC coverage combining high-availability app delivery with encrypted threat protection, access security, high-performance firewall capabilities, and proactive threat intelligence. Operational Continuity: With hybrid and multicloud compatibility, F5 ensures mission-critical apps and APIs remain efficient, secure, and available during every step of the quantum transition. Unified Visibility Across Environments: Centralized management and assessment tools provide insights into all apps, APIs, and encrypted traffic, covering the entire security ecosystem and promoting additive AI, telemetry, and automation capabilities. Simplified Compliance: F5 helps businesses meet evolving regulatory standards, ensuring sensitive data remains protected and compliant during the post-quantum transition. The Path Forward: Accelerating Quantum-Ready Adoption Moving to post-quantum cryptography is not just a technical necessity—it's an opportunity to prepare for the future while driving current innovation. F5 provides organizations with a smooth migration path and full proxy capabilities that allow PQC to be implemented, and further evolved, alongside existing encryption technology. Businesses gain the flexibility to adopt hybrid cryptographic models at their own pace, ensuring minimal risk of downtime or operational challenges. By focusing on the applications and APIs that drive today's digital businesses, F5 helps customers confidently embrace the transformative opportunities of the quantum era. The company's tailored support for hybrid cryptographic models enables organizations to maintain streamlined app delivery while preparing for post-quantum protocols and the future of cybersecurity. Availability Post-quantum cryptography readiness solutions are now available for the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Is F5's Stock Performance Compared to Other Cybersecurity Stocks?
Valued at a market cap of $16.9 billion, F5, Inc. (FFIV) provides multi-cloud application security and delivery solutions. The Seattle, Washington-based company helps enterprises securely deploy, manage, and optimize applications across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. Its product portfolio includes application delivery controllers (ADCs), Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), DDoS protection, bot defense, and API security, offered through both hardware, software, and SaaS-based platforms. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as 'large-cap stocks,' and F5 fits the label perfectly, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the software - infrastructure industry. The company's core strength lies in providing deep, layer 7 traffic inspection and control, which enables highly customizable and secure traffic management. With a strong enterprise customer base and reputation for reliability, scalability, and deep technical expertise, F5 stands out as a trusted partner for securing mission-critical applications in an increasingly distributed digital world. Tesla's Robotaxis Reportedly Sped and Veered Into the Wrong Lanes. Does This Crush the Bull Case for TSLA Stock? 1 Dividend Stock to Buy Yielding Over 7% Up 93% in 2025, Palantir Stock Is Too Hot to Handle Here Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! This tech company has dipped 5.9% from its 52-week high of $313, reached on Feb. 18. Shares of F5 have gained 7% over the past three months, lagging behind the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF's (CIBR) 11.5% return during the same time frame. Moreover, on a YTD basis, shares of F5 are up 17.1%, slightly underperforming CIBR's 17.3% uptick. Nonetheless, in the longer term, F5 has rallied 73.7% over the past 52 weeks, considerably outpacing CIBR's 34.9% rise over the same time frame. To confirm its bullish trend, F5 has been trading above its 200-day moving average over the past year, with slight fluctuations, and has consistently remained above its 50-day moving average since early May. On Apr. 28, F5 delivered better-than-expected Q2 results, yet its shares closed down marginally in the following trading session. Due to growth in both its products and services revenue, the company's overall revenue improved 7.3% year-over-year to $731.1 million, surpassing the consensus estimates by 2%. Moreover, its adjusted net income of $3.42 per share advanced 17.5% from the year-ago quarter and came in 10.3% above the analyst estimates. Both its adjusted gross and operating margins expanded from the same period last year and contributed to the robust bottom-line rise. The company's continuous innovation and leadership in hybrid multi-cloud solutions acted as tailwinds. F5 has considerably outpaced its rival, Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM), which declined 9.9% over the past 52 weeks and 16.9% on a YTD basis. Looking at F5's recent underperformance relative to its industry peers, analysts remain cautious about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold' from the 11 analysts covering it. While the company is trading above its mean price target of $287.56, its Street-high price target of $320 suggests an 8.7% premium to its current price levels. On the date of publication, Neharika Jain did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Tahawul Tech
4 days ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
F5 and NVIDIA to meet the needs of accelerated computing and AI
F5 has announced new capabilities for F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes accelerated with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and the NVIDIA DOCA software framework, underscored by customer Sesterce's validation deployment. Sesterce is a leading European operator specialising in next-generation infrastructures and sovereign AI, designed to meet the needs of accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. Extending the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes running natively on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs delivers high-performance traffic management and security for large-scale AI infrastructure, unlocking greater efficiency, control, and performance for AI applications. In tandem with the compelling performance advantages announced along with general availability earlier this year, Sesterce has successfully completed validation of the F5 and NVIDIA solution across a number of key capabilities, including the following areas: – Enhanced performance, multi-tenancy, and security to meet cloud-grade expectations, initially showing a 20% improvement in GPU utilisation. – Integration with NVIDIA Dynamo and KV Cache Manager to reduce latency for the reasoning of large language model (LLM) inference systems and optimisation of GPUs and memory resources. – Smart LLM routing on BlueField DPUs, running effectively with NVIDIA NIM microservices for workloads requiring multiple models, providing customers the best of all available models. – Scaling and securing Model Context Protocol (MCP) including reverse proxy capabilities and protections for more scalable and secure LLMs, enabling customers to swiftly and safely utilise the power of MCP servers. – Powerful data programmability with robust F5 iRules capabilities, allowing rapid customisation to support AI applications and evolving security requirements. 'Integration between F5 and NVIDIA was enticing even before we conducted any tests', said Youssef El Manssouri, CEO and Co-Founder at Sesterce. 'Our results underline the benefits of F5's dynamic load balancing with high-volume Kubernetes ingress and egress in AI environments. This approach empowers us to more efficiently distribute traffic and optimise the use of our GPUs while allowing us to bring additional and unique value to our customers. We are pleased to see F5's support for a growing number of NVIDIA use cases, including enhanced multi-tenancy, and we look forward to additional innovation between the companies in supporting next-generation AI infrastructure'. Highlights of new solution capabilities include: LLM Routing and Dynamic Load Balancing with BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes With this collaborative solution, simple AI-related tasks can be routed to less expensive, lightweight LLMs in supporting generative AI while reserving advanced models for complex queries. This level of customisable intelligence also enables routing functions to leverage domain-specific LLMs, improving output quality and significantly enhancing customer experiences. F5's advanced traffic management ensures queries are sent to the most suitable LLM, lowering latency and improving time to first token. 'Enterprises are increasingly deploying multiple LLMs to power advanced AI experiences—but routing and classifying LLM traffic can be compute-heavy, degrading performance and user experience', said Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5. 'By programming routing logic directly on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes is the most efficient approach for delivering and securing LLM traffic. This is just the beginning. Our platform unlocks new possibilities for AI infrastructure, and we're excited to deepen co-innovation with NVIDIA as enterprise AI continues to scale'. Optimizing GPUs for Distributed AI Inference at Scale with NVIDIA Dynamo and KV Cache Integration Earlier this year, NVIDIA Dynamo was introduced, providing a supplementary framework for deploying generative AI and reasoning models in large-scale distributed environments. NVIDIA Dynamo streamlines the complexity of running AI inference in distributed environments by orchestrating tasks like scheduling, routing, and memory management to ensure seamless operation under dynamic workloads. Offloading specific operations from CPUs to BlueField DPUs is one of the core benefits of the combined F5 and NVIDIA solution. With F5, the Dynamo KV Cache Manager feature can intelligently route requests based on capacity, using Key-Value (KV) caching to accelerate generative AI use cases by speeding up processes based on retaining information from previous operations (rather than requiring resource-intensive recomputation). From an infrastructure perspective, organisations storing and reusing KV cache data can do so at a fraction of the cost of using GPU memory for this purpose. 'BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes accelerated with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs gives enterprises and service providers a single point of control for efficiently routing traffic to AI factories to optimize GPU efficiency and to accelerate AI traffic for data ingestion, model training, inference, RAG, and agentic AI,' said Ash Bhalgat, Senior Director of AI Networking and Security Solutions, Ecosystem and Marketing at NVIDIA. 'In addition, F5's support for multi-tenancy and enhanced programmability with iRules continue to provide a platform that is well-suited for continued integration and feature additions such as support for NVIDIA Dynamo Distributed KV Cache Manager'. Improved Protection for MCP Servers with F5 and NVIDIA Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol developed by Anthropic that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Deploying the combined F5 and NVIDIA solution in front of MCP servers allows F5 technology to serve as a reverse proxy, bolstering security capabilities for MCP solutions and the LLMs they support. In addition, the full data programmability enabled by F5 iRules promotes rapid adaptation and resilience for fast-evolving AI protocol requirements, as well as additional protection against emerging cybersecurity risks. 'Organisations implementing agentic AI are increasingly relying on MCP deployments to improve the security and performance of LLMs', said Greg Schoeny, SVP, Global Service Provider at World Wide Technology. 'By bringing advanced traffic management and security to extensive Kubernetes environments, F5 and NVIDIA are delivering integrated AI feature sets—along with programmability and automation capabilities—that we aren't seeing elsewhere in the industry right now'. F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes deployed on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs is generally available now. For additional technology details and deployment benefits, go to and visit the companies at NVIDIA GTC Paris, part of this week's VivaTech 2025 event. Further details can also be found in a companion blog from F5. Image Credit: F5
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Iran, Israel Trade New Strikes As US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites
Iran and Israel traded fresh strikes on Sunday after the US joined the Israeli military campaign and attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, further escalating the nine-day conflict in the Middle East. The Iranian armed forces reportedly launched nearly 30 missiles, including the Khorramshahr-4, which is the heaviest payload of Iran's ballistic missile fleet, at Israeli cities, including the commercial hub Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa. More than 80 people were injured in the attack, which forced millions of others to safe rooms and bomb shelters. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the Iranian attack triggered air raid sirens across the country. NDTV also saw broken glass shards outside shops and on the streets as the authorities used earthmovers to clean the roads. A local said his first-floor house was destroyed in one of the missile strikes. "My house was destroyed by an Iranian missile. I was at my mom's house," he said, adding that they are "used to it". The Israeli military also said it has begun a series of strikes on military targets in western Iran. "Additionally, this morning, the IAF struck missile launchers ready to launch toward Israeli territory, soldiers in the Iranian Armed Forces, and swiftly neutralised the launchers that launched missiles toward Israeli territory a short while ago," the IDF posted on X around 11 am (IST). An Israeli military spokesperson also said they attacked two F5 warplanes of the Iranian military forces. #عاجل سلاح الجو هاجم قبل قليل طائرتين حربيتين من طراز F5 للقوات العسكرية الإيرانية ❌أغارت طائرات حربية لسلاح الجو امس على طائرتيْن حربيتيْن من طراز F5 للقوات العسكرية الإيرانية في مطار دزفول في ايران. ⭕️كما تم استهداف في وقت سابق اليوم ثماني منصات صاروخية ومن بينها ست منصات… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) June 22, 2025 More than 430 people have been reportedly killed and 3,500 others injured in Iran since Israel began its attacks last Friday. In Israel, at least 24 civilians have been killed and over 1,200 have sustained injuries, according to local authorities. US Bombs Iran, Netanyahu Praises Trump The US on Sunday bombed three nuclear sites in Iran - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan - with President Donald Trump calling the strikes a "spectacular military success". Mr Trump told Fox News that six "bunker-buster" bombs were dropped on the deep-underground Fordow facility, while 30 Tomahawk missiles were fired against other nuclear sites. B-2 bombers were involved in the strikes, a US official told Reuters. The was the first time the American forces had attacked facilities inside Iran since the Iranian Revolution in 1979. "Everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise. Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror," Mr Trump said in a televised address after the attack. Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been "completely and totally obliterated", he said. "Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier," the US President said. He thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and they worked as a team like "perhaps no team has ever worked before". "We've gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel," he said. "With all of that being said, this cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days," he warned Iran. Mr Netanyahu also praised Mr Trump for his "bold decision", saying, "History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime, the world's most dangerous weapons." He said that Mr Trump's leadership has created a "pivot of history that can help lead the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace". "God bless America. God bless Israel. May God bless our unshakeable alliance, our unbreakable faith," he said. Iran Says US Strikes Will Have "Everlasting Consequences" Iran said the US bombings were "outrageous" and will have "everlasting consequences". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US strikes a "grave violation" of the UN charter, international law and the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. "Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people," he posted on X. The Iran-Israel war began when the Israeli military attacked Iranian cities last Friday, saying it had concluded Tehran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. How World Reacted To US Strikes On Iran Nuclear Sites UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was "gravely alarmed" by the use of force by the United States against Iran. "This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge - and a direct threat to international peace and security. There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control - with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos. There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace," he said. British PM Keir Starmer said that Iran's nuclear programme is a "grave threat" to international security. "Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the U.S. has taken action to alleviate that threat. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis," he said. Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba said that it is "crucial that there be a quick de-escalation of the conflict". "We are closely monitoring the situation there with grave concern," he told reporters. Pakistan, which on Saturday said it will recommend Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his "decisive diplomatic intervention" during last month's India-Pakistan conflict, said it "condemned" the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. "We are gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region," Pakistan, which shares a 900-kilometre border with Iran, said.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
F5 expands performance, multi-tenancy, and security capabilities for fast-evolving AI landscape with NVIDIA
F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced new capabilities for F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes accelerated with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and the NVIDIA DOCA software framework, underscored by customer Sesterce's validation deployment. Sesterce is a leading European operator specializing in next-generation infrastructures and sovereign AI, designed to meet the needs of accelerated computing and artificial the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes running natively on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs delivers high-performance traffic management and security for large-scale AI infrastructure, unlocking greater efficiency, control, and performance for AI applications. In tandem with the compelling performance advantages announced along with general availability earlier this year, Sesterce has successfully completed validation of the F5 and NVIDIA solution across a number of key capabilities, including the following areas: - Enhanced performance, multi-tenancy, and security to meet cloud-grade expectations, initially showing a 20% improvement in GPU utilization. - Integration with NVIDIA Dynamo and KV Cache Manager to reduce latency for the reasoning of large language model ( LLM ) inference systems and optimization of GPUs and memory resources. - Smart LLM routing on BlueField DPUs, running effectively with NVIDIA NIM microservices for workloads requiring multiple models, providing customers the best of all available models. - Scaling and securing Model Context Protocol ( MCP ) including reverse proxy capabilities and protections for more scalable and secure LLMs, enabling customers to swiftly and safely utilize the power of MCP servers. - Powerful data programmability with robust F5 iRules capabilities, allowing rapid customization to support AI applications and evolving security requirements. 'Integration between F5 and NVIDIA was enticing even before we conducted any tests,' said Youssef El Manssouri, CEO and Co-Founder at Sesterce. 'Our results underline the benefits of F5's dynamic load balancing with high-volume Kubernetes ingress and egress in AI environments. This approach empowers us to more efficiently distribute traffic and optimize the use of our GPUs while allowing us to bring additional and unique value to our customers. We are pleased to see F5's support for a growing number of NVIDIA use cases, including enhanced multi-tenancy, and we look forward to additional innovation between the companies in supporting next-generation AI infrastructure.' Highlights of new solution capabilities include: LLM Routing and Dynamic Load Balancing with BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes With this collaborative solution, simple AI-related tasks can be routed to less expensive, lightweight LLMs in supporting generative AI while reserving advanced models for complex queries. This level of customizable intelligence also enables routing functions to leverage domain-specific LLMs, improving output quality and significantly enhancing customer experiences. F5's advanced traffic management ensures queries are sent to the most suitable LLM, lowering latency and improving time to first token. 'Enterprises are increasingly deploying multiple LLMs to power advanced AI experiences—but routing and classifying LLM traffic can be compute-heavy, degrading performance and user experience,' said Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5. 'By programming routing logic directly on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes is the most efficient approach for delivering and securing LLM traffic. This is just the beginning. Our platform unlocks new possibilities for AI infrastructure, and we're excited to deepen co-innovation with NVIDIA as enterprise AI continues to scale.' Optimizing GPUs for Distributed AI Inference at Scale with NVIDIA Dynamo and KV Cache Integration Earlier this year, NVIDIA Dynamo was introduced , providing a supplementary framework for deploying generative AI and reasoning models in large-scale distributed environments. NVIDIA Dynamo streamlines the complexity of running AI inference in distributed environments by orchestrating tasks like scheduling, routing, and memory management to ensure seamless operation under dynamic workloads. Offloading specific operations from CPUs to BlueField DPUs is one of the core benefits of the combined F5 and NVIDIA solution. With F5, the Dynamo KV Cache Manager feature can intelligently route requests based on capacity, using Key-Value (KV) caching to accelerate generative AI use cases by speeding up processes based on retaining information from previous operations (rather than requiring resource-intensive recomputation). From an infrastructure perspective, organizations storing and reusing KV cache data can do so at a fraction of the cost of using GPU memory for this purpose. 'BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes accelerated with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs gives enterprises and service providers a single point of control for efficiently routing traffic to AI factories to optimize GPU efficiency and to accelerate AI traffic for data ingestion, model training, inference, RAG, and agentic AI,' said Ash Bhalgat, Senior Director of AI Networking and Security Solutions, Ecosystem and Marketing at NVIDIA. 'In addition, F5's support for multi-tenancy and enhanced programmability with iRules continue to provide a platform that is well-suited for continued integration and feature additions such as support for NVIDIA Dynamo Distributed KV Cache Manager.' Improved Protection for MCP Servers with F5 and NVIDIA Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol developed by Anthropic that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Deploying the combined F5 and NVIDIA solution in front of MCP servers allows F5 technology to serve as a reverse proxy, bolstering security capabilities for MCP solutions and the LLMs they support. In addition, the full data programmability enabled by F5 iRules promotes rapid adaptation and resilience for fast-evolving AI protocol requirements, as well as additional protection against emerging cybersecurity risks. 'Organizations implementing agentic AI are increasingly relying on MCP deployments to improve the security and performance of LLMs,' said Greg Schoeny, SVP, Global Service Provider at World Wide Technology. 'By bringing advanced traffic management and security to extensive Kubernetes environments, F5 and NVIDIA are delivering integrated AI feature sets—along with programmability and automation capabilities—that we aren't seeing elsewhere in the industry right now.' F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes deployed on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs is generally available now. For additional technology details and deployment benefits, go to and further details can also be found in a companion blog from F5 .
