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A10 Thunder ADC Helps Casio Support Cloud Access for 6,000 Employees
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Remote Collaboration
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Casio Computer Company, Limited faced significant challenges with their internal communications infrastructure due to an increased load on proxy servers following the introduction of Google Apps for Work. The existing load balancer could only perform pings via live monitoring, preventing proper allocation of processing resources. Additionally, the use of open source software for the proxy meant inefficient response in the event of failures. The company had to suspend email systems for several hours each day during planned power outages following the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011. This led to considerable disruptions in work, prompting the company to introduce Google Apps for Work as a communication infrastructure able to withstand disasters. However, as the number of users increased, the load on the proxies became greater, affecting application performance and user experience.
About The Customer
Casio Computer Company, Limited, founded in 1957, is a leading global company with a corporate motto of 'Creativity and Contribution.' The company consists of 43 business groups in Japan and regions including Asia, North America, and Europe. Casio develops and sells a wide range of products for both businesses and consumers, including office terminals, printers, projectors, EXILIM digital cameras, EX-word electronic dictionaries, calculators, and the G-SHOCK global watch brand. The company operates an internal communications infrastructure that utilizes various functions such as email, chat, and web meetings. Casio's commitment to innovation and quality has made it a well-known global brand in fields such as watches and digital cameras.
The Solution
Casio decided to deploy A10 Networks' Thunder ADC line of application delivery controllers to address the challenges with their internal communications infrastructure. The A10 Thunder ADC is a next-generation application delivery controller equipped with virtualization and security functions, including SSL Insight, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection. The solution also provides low power consumption and space-saving with a proprietary Advanced Core Operating System (ACOS) that yields maximum performance from hardware. By implementing the A10 Networks solutions, Casio achieved a high-performing solution powered by a scalable and flexible operating system. The solution also implements multi-tenant functions that can support more services and applications with a single platform via Application Delivery Partitions (ADPs) that can be constructed for a maximum of over 1,000 virtual ADCs. Today, a redundant pair of A10 Thunder 3030S application delivery controllers located in Japan handle traffic for the Asian region, supporting the Google Apps for Work deployment for the Casio Group.
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