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	Web Application Delivery for First-Class Online Gaming Services

Web Application Delivery for First-Class Online Gaming Services

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software
Applicable Industries	E-Commerce Software
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Quality Assurance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	For the past five years, Gamania has leveraged application delivery controllers (ADCs) to enhance its online Web gaming application services. This includes load balancing and application acceleration for value-added services, such as downloading patch files and access to online games. In 2008, Gamania expanded its operations to deliver increased services to its users, which required more ADCs to be added to its continuously growing network. For its data center and operation expansion project, Gamania had several options for the new ADCs. The first was to purchase additional BIG-IP load balancers from F5, its incumbent provider. The second was to evaluate alternatives to see if there are better solutions in the industry. For this option, Gamania evaluated Citrix’s NetScaler and A10 Networks® Application Delivery Controllers. During the proof of concept (PoC) period, A10 Networks’ new-generation ADCs demonstrated superb performance, flexibility and scalability, which outshined competitors. As a result, Gamania selected A10 ADC for its expansion project. Read More
About Customer	Gamania Digital Equipment, headquartered in Taiwan with 650 employees, is a leading online game provider, which develops, publishes and co-publishes on-line games. Founded in 1995, Gamania has grown from a handful of gaming enthusiasts to a multinational organization that continuously delivers a first-class online gaming experience to many thousand users daily. Read More
Solution	Gamania selected A10 ADC versus the competitors for the following key reasons: Price/performance: After evaluation, A10 ADC proved to be twice the performance at half the price of the incumbent solutions, ensuring fiscal responsibility. The A10 ADC provides the industry’s only Scalable Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SSMP), state-of-the-art, new-generation architecture that consistently outperforms the competition, ultimately providing a faster and better experience to the end user. Application Acceleration: Advanced ADC features including Web caching (static and dynamic), compression, SSL offload, connection re-use and other application acceleration features are included in all A10 ADC platforms, without additional licensing fees, guaranteeing performance on demand, when needed, without further expenditure. Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB): Adds another layer of High Availability and performance to applications by providing data center continuity, while optimizing multi-site deployments to ensure the user’s Web experience is the fastest. High Availability (HA): The A10 ADC provides maximum uptime for applications as well as itself. The A10 ADCs’ HA sub-second failover ensures a seamless user experience, and peace of mind for the IT team. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Applicable Industries

E-Commerce

Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Quality Assurance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

For the past five years, Gamania has leveraged application delivery controllers (ADCs) to enhance its online Web gaming application services. This includes load balancing and application acceleration for value-added services, such as downloading patch files and access to online games. In 2008, Gamania expanded its operations to deliver increased services to its users, which required more ADCs to be added to its continuously growing network. For its data center and operation expansion project, Gamania had several options for the new ADCs. The first was to purchase additional BIG-IP load balancers from F5, its incumbent provider. The second was to evaluate alternatives to see if there are better solutions in the industry. For this option, Gamania evaluated Citrix’s NetScaler and A10 Networks® Application Delivery Controllers. During the proof of concept (PoC) period, A10 Networks’ new-generation ADCs demonstrated superb performance, flexibility and scalability, which outshined competitors. As a result, Gamania selected A10 ADC for its expansion project.

About Customer

Gamania Digital Equipment, headquartered in Taiwan with 650 employees, is a leading online game provider, which develops, publishes and co-publishes on-line games. Founded in 1995, Gamania has grown from a handful of gaming enthusiasts to a multinational organization that continuously delivers a first-class online gaming experience to many thousand users daily.

Solution

Gamania selected A10 ADC versus the competitors for the following key reasons: Price/performance: After evaluation, A10 ADC proved to be twice the performance at half the price of the incumbent solutions, ensuring fiscal responsibility. The A10 ADC provides the industry’s only Scalable Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SSMP), state-of-the-art, new-generation architecture that consistently outperforms the competition, ultimately providing a faster and better experience to the end user. Application Acceleration: Advanced ADC features including Web caching (static and dynamic), compression, SSL offload, connection re-use and other application acceleration features are included in all A10 ADC platforms, without additional licensing fees, guaranteeing performance on demand, when needed, without further expenditure. Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB): Adds another layer of High Availability and performance to applications by providing data center continuity, while optimizing multi-site deployments to ensure the user’s Web experience is the fastest. High Availability (HA): The A10 ADC provides maximum uptime for applications as well as itself. The A10 ADCs’ HA sub-second failover ensures a seamless user experience, and peace of mind for the IT team.

Impact #1	Upon deploying the A10 ADC, Gamania successfully completed its operation expansion, while continuously adding new users to its popular gaming network.
Impact #2	The IT department is pleased to count on A10’s pro-active and highly responsive support team.
Impact #3	With A10 ADC for Web Application Delivery, Gamania’s customers have fast access to games and services for non-stop entertainment.

Impact #1

Upon deploying the A10 ADC, Gamania successfully completed its operation expansion, while continuously adding new users to its popular gaming network.

Impact #2

The IT department is pleased to count on A10’s pro-active and highly responsive support team.

Impact #3

With A10 ADC for Web Application Delivery, Gamania’s customers have fast access to games and services for non-stop entertainment.

Benefit #1	A10 ADC proved to be twice the performance at half the price of the incumbent solutions.

Benefit #1

A10 ADC proved to be twice the performance at half the price of the incumbent solutions.

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Web Application Delivery for First-Class Online Gaming Services

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