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	Cloud Hoster Intermax Balances Server Load with A10 ADCs and Manages Peak Traffic with Ease

Cloud Hoster Intermax Balances Server Load with A10 ADCs and Manages Peak Traffic with Ease

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	E-Commerce Healthcare & Hospitals Telecommunications
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Cybersecurity Services System Integration
Challenge	Intermax, a Dutch hosting and cloud computing provider, faced challenges in delivering superior performance under various circumstances, especially during peak traffic times. The company experienced downtime due to application and server issues, not network bottlenecks. They needed a solution to better distribute incoming service requests across multiple servers and data centers to avoid overloading web servers and applications. Intermax serves customers with complex e-commerce platforms and media websites that generate heavy traffic with high peaks, necessitating a robust solution to maintain 24/7 uptime and meet continually changing customer needs. Read More
About Customer	Intermax is a Dutch hosting and cloud computing provider established in 1994. The company specializes in business-critical web applications and serves customers in healthcare, government, media, and e-commerce. With over 20 years of experience, Intermax offers a private cloud and operates four data centers in the Netherlands. The company is known for its high uptime, 24/7 support, and commitment to innovation and scalability. Intermax is certified by LRQA to international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, and holds additional certifications for information security and quality. The company focuses on long-term partnerships and provides tailored IT solutions to meet specific customer needs. Read More
Solution	Intermax implemented multiple high availability pairs of A10 ADCs to load balance web traffic and terminate thousands of SSL connections per second. The ADCs are scalable, high-performance application networking platforms that can be divided into virtual ADCs to service different customers and applications. The solution offers comprehensive Layer 4-7 functionality, including SSL Offload, DDoS protection, DNSSEC, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). Intermax also uses A10 Networks aFleX Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Scripting Technology to extend application delivery functionality, such as providing a waiting queue for new visitors. Additionally, Intermax leveraged A10's virtual appliance solutions for demonstrations, proof of concepts, and security testing, accelerating the rollout of new services for faster time to revenue. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

E-Commerce

Healthcare & Hospitals

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Cybersecurity Services

System Integration

Challenge

Intermax, a Dutch hosting and cloud computing provider, faced challenges in delivering superior performance under various circumstances, especially during peak traffic times. The company experienced downtime due to application and server issues, not network bottlenecks. They needed a solution to better distribute incoming service requests across multiple servers and data centers to avoid overloading web servers and applications. Intermax serves customers with complex e-commerce platforms and media websites that generate heavy traffic with high peaks, necessitating a robust solution to maintain 24/7 uptime and meet continually changing customer needs.

About Customer

Intermax is a Dutch hosting and cloud computing provider established in 1994. The company specializes in business-critical web applications and serves customers in healthcare, government, media, and e-commerce. With over 20 years of experience, Intermax offers a private cloud and operates four data centers in the Netherlands. The company is known for its high uptime, 24/7 support, and commitment to innovation and scalability. Intermax is certified by LRQA to international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, and holds additional certifications for information security and quality. The company focuses on long-term partnerships and provides tailored IT solutions to meet specific customer needs.

Solution

Intermax implemented multiple high availability pairs of A10 ADCs to load balance web traffic and terminate thousands of SSL connections per second. The ADCs are scalable, high-performance application networking platforms that can be divided into virtual ADCs to service different customers and applications. The solution offers comprehensive Layer 4-7 functionality, including SSL Offload, DDoS protection, DNSSEC, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). Intermax also uses A10 Networks aFleX Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Scripting Technology to extend application delivery functionality, such as providing a waiting queue for new visitors. Additionally, Intermax leveraged A10's virtual appliance solutions for demonstrations, proof of concepts, and security testing, accelerating the rollout of new services for faster time to revenue.

Impact #1	Intermax can now easily offer shared load balancing to customers who do not require or want to invest in their own ADCs, generating new business opportunities.
Impact #2	A10’s non-licensing policy means no budget surprises and no need to purchase licenses during unforeseen peak loads.
Impact #3	The low power consumption of A10 ADCs aligns with Intermax's sustainability goals, making the solution a valuable differentiator.

Impact #1

Intermax can now easily offer shared load balancing to customers who do not require or want to invest in their own ADCs, generating new business opportunities.

Impact #2

A10’s non-licensing policy means no budget surprises and no need to purchase licenses during unforeseen peak loads.

Impact #3

The low power consumption of A10 ADCs aligns with Intermax's sustainability goals, making the solution a valuable differentiator.

Benefit #1	Intermax's A10 ADCs can process two to five times more web transactions per unit of computing and memory resources compared to conventional solutions.
Benefit #2	The implementation of A10 ADCs has reduced power usage, rack space consumption, and cooling requirements, leading to lower operational costs.

Benefit #1

Intermax's A10 ADCs can process two to five times more web transactions per unit of computing and memory resources compared to conventional solutions.

Benefit #2

The implementation of A10 ADCs has reduced power usage, rack space consumption, and cooling requirements, leading to lower operational costs.

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Cloud Hoster Intermax Balances Server Load with A10 ADCs and Manages Peak Traffic with Ease

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