IBM NS1 Connect

IBM NS1 Connect is a managed service for authoritative DNS with internet traffic steering capabilities that empower fast, reliable and secure connections to users anywhere in the world. It is suited for enterprises of all sizes that prioritise continuous uptime, security and robust digital experiences.

Key features include:

· A global anycast DNS network, with 26 points of presence (PoPs) worldwide.

· Optimizes across multiple CDNs and clouds.

· Fast global DNS with a 100% uptime SLA.

· Automatically routes around service deprecations or outages & Identify and troubleshoot DNS issues.

· Incorporates real-time user monitoring for traffic steering, leveraging intelligence on network performance to direct DNS connections to the most optimal application resources.

· Includes DNS insights, which provide valuable analytics on traffic patterns, helping organizations identify potential security issues, misconfigurations, and performance bottlenecks.

· Offers DDoS protection to safeguard against unexpected surges in traffic, ensuring that query-based spending remains manageable.

· Achieves up to 200% faster performance in China.

With preconfigured integrations for DevOps tools like Ansible and Terraform, IBM NS1 Connect supports automation of routine maintenance tasks, further streamlining DNS management for enterprises looking to optimize their performance and reliability.