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	With AX Series, Yahoo! JAPAN Can Handle Peak Traffic with Space and Energy Efficiency

With AX Series, Yahoo! JAPAN Can Handle Peak Traffic with Space and Energy Efficiency

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Networks & Connectivity - Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software
Applicable Industries	Software Telecommunications
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Testing & Certification
Challenge	Yahoo Japan Corporation faced significant challenges in handling the stress on load balancers during peak traffic periods. With increased access from mobile phones, smartphones, and PCs, the load on their network infrastructure was immense, especially during events like sports games and high-traffic periods such as lunch hours. The existing load balancers were unable to cope with the high-spec web servers and application servers, leading to potential system errors and deterioration in service quality. This situation necessitated the implementation of high-performance load balancers to maintain fast and stable network infrastructure, crucial for Yahoo's operations given their massive user base and page views. Read More
About Customer	Yahoo Japan Corporation, established in 1996, is a leading provider of online information search services. Operating under the corporate philosophy of 'Yahoo! JAPAN, for anything, anywhere,' the company aims to be a 'Life Engine' by offering a rich, convenient, and valuable service to its users. Yahoo Japan provides over 150 services, including shopping and news, and boasts an active user base of 25.76 million with 52.16 billion page views as of September 2011. The company is a significant player in the Japanese internet landscape, and its operations are critical to its corporate sales and share value. Ensuring a robust and efficient network infrastructure is paramount to maintaining its service quality and user satisfaction. Read More
Solution	Yahoo Japan Corporation chose A10 Networks' AX Series to enhance their network infrastructure. The implementation began in November 2009, with full utilization starting in January 2010. The AX Series, known for its high scalability, was further bolstered by the addition of 64-bit AX products in summer 2010. This upgrade was crucial as Yahoo's servers were transitioning to a 64-bit environment. The AX Series' GSLB (Global Server Load Balancing) feature was also implemented for disaster recovery purposes. The AX Series provided a comprehensive solution, including intuitive interfaces for easy setup and operation. Yahoo Japan also benefited from A10 Networks' support in developing custom features tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a seamless and efficient deployment. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Networks & Connectivity - Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Applicable Industries

Software

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Testing & Certification

Challenge

Yahoo Japan Corporation faced significant challenges in handling the stress on load balancers during peak traffic periods. With increased access from mobile phones, smartphones, and PCs, the load on their network infrastructure was immense, especially during events like sports games and high-traffic periods such as lunch hours. The existing load balancers were unable to cope with the high-spec web servers and application servers, leading to potential system errors and deterioration in service quality. This situation necessitated the implementation of high-performance load balancers to maintain fast and stable network infrastructure, crucial for Yahoo's operations given their massive user base and page views.

About Customer

Yahoo Japan Corporation, established in 1996, is a leading provider of online information search services. Operating under the corporate philosophy of 'Yahoo! JAPAN, for anything, anywhere,' the company aims to be a 'Life Engine' by offering a rich, convenient, and valuable service to its users. Yahoo Japan provides over 150 services, including shopping and news, and boasts an active user base of 25.76 million with 52.16 billion page views as of September 2011. The company is a significant player in the Japanese internet landscape, and its operations are critical to its corporate sales and share value. Ensuring a robust and efficient network infrastructure is paramount to maintaining its service quality and user satisfaction.

Solution

Yahoo Japan Corporation chose A10 Networks' AX Series to enhance their network infrastructure. The implementation began in November 2009, with full utilization starting in January 2010. The AX Series, known for its high scalability, was further bolstered by the addition of 64-bit AX products in summer 2010. This upgrade was crucial as Yahoo's servers were transitioning to a 64-bit environment. The AX Series' GSLB (Global Server Load Balancing) feature was also implemented for disaster recovery purposes. The AX Series provided a comprehensive solution, including intuitive interfaces for easy setup and operation. Yahoo Japan also benefited from A10 Networks' support in developing custom features tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a seamless and efficient deployment.

Impact #1	The implementation of the AX Series resulted in a significant reduction in space and energy consumption in Yahoo Japan's data centers.
Impact #2	The 64-bit AX products eliminated concerns about CPU load, even during peak traffic periods, ensuring stable and efficient network performance.
Impact #3	The AX Series' comprehensive feature set, available without additional licensing fees, provided Yahoo Japan with the flexibility to enable any feature as needed, enhancing operational convenience.

Impact #1

The implementation of the AX Series resulted in a significant reduction in space and energy consumption in Yahoo Japan's data centers.

Impact #2

The 64-bit AX products eliminated concerns about CPU load, even during peak traffic periods, ensuring stable and efficient network performance.

Impact #3

The AX Series' comprehensive feature set, available without additional licensing fees, provided Yahoo Japan with the flexibility to enable any feature as needed, enhancing operational convenience.

Benefit #1	Yahoo Japan's active user base reached 25.76 million.
Benefit #2	The company achieved 52.16 billion page views as of September 2011.
Benefit #3	The AX Series implementation began in November 2009, with full utilization starting in January 2010.

Benefit #1

Yahoo Japan's active user base reached 25.76 million.

Benefit #2

The company achieved 52.16 billion page views as of September 2011.

Benefit #3

The AX Series implementation began in November 2009, with full utilization starting in January 2010.

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With AX Series, Yahoo! JAPAN Can Handle Peak Traffic with Space and Energy Efficiency

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