What is it?
NS1 Connect provides authoritative DNS and global traffic steering solutions that simplify, speed, and secure applications across the network. Every conversation begins with a DNS request. Slow, unreliable or non-responsive DNS means lost productivity & revenue. NS1 Connect accelerates the responsiveness of your most scaled-out mission critical enterprise & revenue generating SaaS, streaming, & gaming applications with a 100% DNS resolution SLA. NS1 Connect also enables organizations to propagate DNS changes worldwide - in less than 30 seconds.
Why does it matter?
Without Speed and Security, applications become unusable for end-users and unmanageable for DevOps teams. NS1 Connect helps insure both of these critical factors at a global level. Also, synchronizing DNS across hybrid cloud networks normally presents a complicated challenge. When migrating applications to cloud providers, DNS is often an afterthought and DevOps teams just use what's natively available. When those applications scale-out, that's when resiliency, uptime, provider lock-in, "swivel chair" management and advanced multi-cloud/multi-CDN traffic steering become important. NS1 Connect provides these answers.
How does it work?
Built from an API-first architecture, the NS1 Connect platform is flexible enough to accommodate a range of network infrastructures, technical requirements, and business objectives. For example, users can integrate with third-party services to connect with existing monitors or gather additional data to inform routing decisions. With NS1 Connect's basic configuration tools, users can easily create and publish DNS zones, and upgrade their accounts to access more advanced features such as increased monthly query limits, additional records, Filter Chains, or monitors. Furthermore, users can expand their network capabilities by adding other NS1 networks, like Dedicated DNS or Managed DNS for China, and premium solutions like RUM-based traffic steering, all within a single account.
How do you get started with NS1?
Go to https://ns1.com/signup to register for a free developer account on the NS1 Connect platform, or contact our sales team to learn more about upgrading to a paid plan or to the IBM Hybrid Cloud DNS package.
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