Overcoming Legacy Limits: Advancing ADCs for the Multi-Cloud Future


Imagine navigating a bustling city with outdated traffic systems—bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and roadblocks at every turn. That’s exactly how legacy Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) struggle to handle the ever-changing flow of modern applications. The question is: Are you ready to break free and embrace the future?

Why Legacy ADCs Can’t Keep Up

As businesses shift to multi-cloud environments, managing traffic across platforms like OpenStack, VMware, Azure, AWS, and GCP is no longer optional—it’s essential. But legacy ADCs just aren’t built for the job. Here’s why:

  • They're Stuck in the Past: Traditional ADCs struggle to operate across diverse cloud environments.
  • Security is a Nightmare: Cyber threats are evolving, and old-school WAFs aren't enough.
  • Scalability is a Hassle: On-premises solutions limit agility and efficiency.
  • They Slow You Down: Manual operations and specialized expertise create delays.
  • Lack of Visibility: Without real-time insights, problems go unnoticed until it's too late.
  • Kubernetes Chaos: Native ADCs in Kubernetes often fail to effectively expose services.

The Next-Gen ADC: Agile, Automated, and Scalable

Modern ADCs need to be fast, flexible, and future proof. Here’s what sets them apart:

  • Seamless Multi-Cloud Integration: Deploy consistently, migrate apps effortlessly, and automate operations.
  • Flexible Licensing Models: Say hello to dynamic capacity allocation with Global Elastic Licensing—goodbye wasted resources!
  • Flexible Licensing Models: Say hello to dynamic capacity allocation with Global Elastic Licensing—goodbye wasted resources!

Security that Works Smarter, Not Harder

  • Always Up-to-Date Threat Intelligence: AI-driven defenses keep you ahead of cybercriminals.
  • No More Third-Party Traffic Routing: Maintain control over performance and security.
  • Privacy Matters: Keep your private SSL keys out of third-party hands while still benefiting from cloud-based security.
  • Better Access Management: Support for SAML and OIDC ensures seamless, secure authentication.

Stay Ahead with Proactive Insights

Waiting for a complaint before fixing issues? That’s old news. Modern ADCs empower IT teams to:

  • Monitor Performance in Real-Time: Keep a pulse on traffic, application health, and availability.
  • Turn Data into Action: Smart analytics provide instant insights for proactive decision-making.
  • Prevent SLA Breaches Before They Happen: Stay ahead of disruptions instead of scrambling for solutions.

The Bottom Line

Legacy ADCs belong in the past, like traffic jams and outdated roadmaps. The future is agile, automated, and multi-cloud ready. By embracing modern ADC solutions, businesses can streamline application delivery, boost security, and stay ahead of the curve—without breaking the bank.

It’s time to break free. Are you ready?
Prakash Sinha

Prakash Sinha

Prakash Sinha is a technology executive and evangelist for Radware and brings over 29 years of experience in strategy, product management, product marketing and engineering. Prakash has been a part of executive teams of four software and network infrastructure startups, all of which were acquired. Before Radware, Prakash led product management for Citrix NetScaler and was instrumental in introducing multi-tenant and virtualized NetScaler product lines to market. Prior to Citrix, Prakash held leadership positions in architecture, engineering, and product management at leading technology companies such as Cisco, Informatica, and Tandem Computers. Prakash holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from BIT, Mesra and an MBA from Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

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