IBM Cloud and Cloudflare bring security and performance to enterprise web
Comprehensive enterprise web security and performance through one easy-to-use console
As cloud adoption accelerates worldwide, so does the risk of DDoS attacks, data thefts and malicious bot abuse. Security for web-facing properties is more critical than ever — and more challenging to achieve without sacrificing performance.
IBM Cloud™ Internet Services, with capabilities from Cloudflare, helps eliminate the tradeoffs. Cloudflare's global network of 175 data centers across 76 countries combines with the cloud and security expertise of IBM to deliver both industry-leading protection and accelerated performance in a single turnkey solution. Cloudflare’s enterprise grade solution is trusted by 13 million websites, including Fortune 500 companies.
Why choose Cloudflare on IBM Cloud
The combination of Cloudflare and IBM Cloud provides a robust suite of security and performance capabilities in a single integrated solution — making it your one-stop shop for essential edge services.
Fully integrated services
Cloud Internet Services with Cloudflare provides a single, simpler user experience in the IBM Cloud, eliminating the need to manage disparate security and performance services from multiple vendors.
Rich customer experiences
Increase customer engagement and conversions with faster, richer website experiences. Provide more reliable, dynamic mobile experiences regardless of distance to original services, device type or network health.
Flat pricing model
IBM Cloud Internet Services employs a predictive billing model, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be paying month by month, depending on the package you choose (Standard, Enterprise Usage, or Enterprise).
Powerful features
IBM Cloud Internet Services uses the extensive Cloudflare network to provide advanced protection and optimization for your internet properties.
Advanced DDoS protection
The Cloudflare network capacity is 15 times greater than the largest DDoS attack ever recorded. Cloudflare’s shared network intelligence identifies and blocks new threats for all 13 million properties on the network.
Web application firewall (WAF)
Enterprise-grade WAF detects and blocks common application layer vulnerabilities like SQL injection attacks, cross-site scripting, and cross-site forgery requests at the network edge.
Global load balancing
Cloudflare provides load balancing, geo-steering, monitoring and failover for single, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud environments, enhancing performance and availability.
Smart Routing
Cloudflare uses Argo Smart Routing to deliver web traffic over the fastest and most reliable links available, resulting in noticeably faster web assets and improved end-user experience.
Controlled caching
Caching content on the network reduces the need to source content from hosted servers or origins. The result: reduced bandwidth utilization costs from the origin.
Web optimization
Cloudflare includes a suite of web optimizations to improve the performance of internet assets, as well as proprietary enhancements for images and mobile device visitors.
Learn more
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