F5, a global leader in app and API delivery, has unveiled BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0, a major upgrade to its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP). The new Kubernetes-native solution enhances scalability, resource efficiency, and security for complex, high-bandwidth cloud-native applications such as AI workloads.
Designed for telecom providers, ISPs, cloud service providers, and large enterprises, BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 enables smarter resource allocation, simplified management, and robust protection against modern threats. Integrated services include DDoS protection, firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and carrier-grade NAT, allowing consolidation of network operations while meeting rising traffic demands.
Kunal Anand, F5’s Chief Innovation Officer, emphasized that this cloud-native architecture replaces legacy virtualized models, offering faster scaling and stronger security for decentralized infrastructure. BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 equips organizations to operate leaner, scale faster, and deliver high-bandwidth services efficiently without compromise.
