Case Studies
Accelerating the User Experience for China’s Largest Online Retail Site
Overview
Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges | |
E-Commerce Software | |
Business Operation Sales & Marketing | |
Remote Asset Management Remote Control | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The A10 ADC enables Taobao to meet the different Layer 4 and Layer 7 requirements for its data centers and CDN. | |
Powered by the A10 ADCs’ high performance, flexibility, and scalability, Taobao is able to quickly deliver new services that accelerate business expansion and reach more end users. | |
All features and performance capacity are included in the platform without additional charges, guaranteeing maximum headroom for growth to add features and lower cost of ownership. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Annual transaction volume on Taobao reached almost $15 billion in 2008. | |
Taobao initially purchased and deployed more than 30 units of the most advanced A10 ADC platform along with 6 mid-range units. | |
A10 ADCs’ industry-leading performance allowed Taobao to install two systems for every four they had deployed in the past, translating to a 2:1 data center consolidation ratio. | |