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Description

The F5 Distributed Cloud Platform offers enhanced features, robust security measures, and streamlined operations superior to those provided by native cloud services. This platform is specifically designed to cater to distributed applications operating in multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge settings. As software applications transition into microservices and increasingly rely on APIs, the emergence of complex and highly distributed architectures brings about challenges, escalated costs, and heightened risks. To effectively deliver applications, it is necessary to deploy and manage various appliances, software, and connectivity services. Conventional CDNs and hub-and-spoke networks fall short when it comes to supporting immersive or large-scale SaaS applications. With differing APIs, policies, and levels of observability, there is a pressing need for significant investments in automation. Applications that are distributed across various environments often face unequal protection levels. Furthermore, achieving alignment among DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps during service provisioning and security poses significant challenges, particularly when relying on ticket-based workflows, which can hinder efficiency and responsiveness. Addressing these complexities is crucial for optimizing the management of distributed applications.

Description

Kion provides a comprehensive single-platform solution for setup and provisioning, financial oversight, and compliance across major cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This unique approach elevates cloud management and governance by encompassing all essential elements required for complete cloud oversight. By enabling the provisioning of accounts and ensuring enterprise-wide visibility, Kion seamlessly integrates the cloud into your existing technology infrastructure, thereby automating the entire cloud lifecycle. From day one, Kion assists in setting up the cloud correctly by automating account provisioning with appropriate controls on permitted services and expenditures. Furthermore, it facilitates the prevention, detection, reporting, and remediation of issues to ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies. Users can efficiently allocate and monitor their spending, access real-time and predictive financial data, pinpoint opportunities for savings, and enforce strict budgetary constraints. Kion goes beyond merely providing tools for cloud management and governance, offering a holistic solution that enhances operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Slack Yes 
Terraform Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud CDN Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud Client-Side Defense Yes 
GitLab No 
HashiCorp Consul Yes 
Jenkins No 
Kubernetes Yes 
Microsoft Entra ID No 
New Relic No 
Okta No 
Ping Identity No 
Puppet Enterprise No 
ServiceNow No 
Splunk Cloud Platform No 
Yubico YubiKey No 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Slack Yes 
Terraform Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack No 
F5 Distributed Cloud CDN No 
F5 Distributed Cloud Client-Side Defense No 
GitLab Yes 
HashiCorp Consul No 
Jenkins Yes 
Kubernetes No 
Microsoft Entra ID Yes 
New Relic Yes 
Okta Yes 
Ping Identity Yes 
Puppet Enterprise Yes 
ServiceNow Yes 
Splunk Cloud Platform Yes 
Yubico YubiKey Yes 

Pricing Details

$25 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

F5

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/platform-overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

Kion

Country

United States

Website

kion.io

Product Features

Cloud Management

Access Control No 
Billing & Provisioning No 
Capacity Analytics No 
Cost Management No 
Demand Monitoring No 
Multi-Cloud Management No 
Performance Analytics No 
SLA Management No 
Supply Monitoring No 
Workflow Approval No 

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