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York University Selects A10 Thunder CGN for Network Infrastructure Scalability
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Hybrid Cloud
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Public Cloud
Applicable Industries
- Education
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Facility Management
Services
- System Integration
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Cybersecurity Services
The Challenge
York University needed a network infrastructure that could handle its growing student body. The demands of a university’s network correlate closely with both the number of students and the number of connected devices per student. Additionally, if a university is hosting large public events, demand on the network can spike, and it’s critical that the system can scale as network load increases.
About The Customer
York University is Canada’s third largest university, with more than 60,000 students, including 25,000 resident students. With two campuses located in the heart of the Greater Toronto area, the University prides itself on offering distinguished academic programs, exceptional faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities enriched by a technology-enhanced, student-focused learning environment. Ranked fourth in Canada and recognized in the top 100 universities in the world, York’s 11 faculties and 26 research centers conduct ambitious, groundbreaking research that extends across traditional academic boundaries. York’s distinctive and collaborative approach to research brings fresh insights and solutions to local and global challenges.
The Solution
A10 Networks® Thunder® CGN line of Carrier Grade Networking gateways deliver high-performance address and protocol translation, providing users with extended IPv4 connectivity, broad IP transition options, and enhanced application reliability. Built on A10 Networks Advanced Core Operating System (ACOS®) architecture, the A10 Thunder CGN product line offers performance scalability up to 150 Gbps, a range of physical, virtual, and hybrid offerings, and integrated distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection. The team at York University evaluated several vendors. The A10 Thunder CGN line of Carrier Grade Networking gateways was chosen primarily for scale and performance, with the guidance of network services consulting firm AMA, a partner of A10. A10 Thunder CGN offers York University the following differentiators: ease of deployment, competitive performance, scalability, and no licensing model that met key budget requirements. A10 Thunder CGN hardware appliances and virtualized solutions feature all-inclusive budget licensing, which eliminates unpredictable costs by obviating the need to purchase licenses during unforeseen peak loads. A variety of innovative and advanced features are included, such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) capabilities, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection, and A10 Networks aFleX® scripting technology. Also included is A10 Networks aXAPI® REST-based API for management.
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