F5 Networks has introduced new policy enforcement solution, F5BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager (PEM).BIG-IP PEM allows communication service providers to optimize network performance, introduce new revenue-generating services, and curb exorbitant infrastructure costs.
Manny Rivelo, EVP, Service Provider and Security Solutions, F5 said, “Service providers are dealing with enormous challenges, among them, a relentless growth in mobile applications and data traffic, falling average revenue per user (ARPU), increasingly sophisticated security threats, and skyrocketing infrastructure costs. Those costs, along with network complexity, continue to rise for service providers because, until now, they have been forced to deploy core services via point solutions. With BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager, they can deliver multiple services from a unified platform—without sacrificing performance or scalability.”
BIG-IP PEM enables service providers to have greater network control and develop innovative subscriber plans and new service offerings that can be rolled out quickly. Through BIG-IP PEM service providers can respond effectively to extreme spikes and lulls in traffic. It also helps service providers to provide value-added services (VAS) such as video optimization, parental controls, and web caching, Service providers can reduce costs using the BIG-IP system because it enables them to smoothly transition their 2G and 3G networks to LTE and IPv6 networks. In addition, when BIG-IP PEM runs on VIPRION hardware, core services can be provisioned on any blade, so service providers gain flexibility and avoid the necessity and added expense of stocking service-specific blades.
BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager (PEM), BIG-IP Carrier-Grade NAT, and BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager are generally available in the market.
