December 2017 //
Key Findings:
- Cloud native applications and “software defined technologies” are areas that respondents identified as the furthest along in the deployment process
- Majority of ADCs are used on premises but other form factors are emerging
- Incumbents still dominant in cloud but challengers coming on strong
- Respondents are experimenting with cloud, software and virtual form factors
- Downtime varies but majority of respondents aren’t aware of how much there is
- Satisfaction with current vendors is tepid
- Security features are highest attach rate to ADCs
- Over half of install base is considering alternative vendors
- Ability to automate changes is low
- Network functions can be provisioned quickly but ADC features remain a challenge