NS1 Connect
Intelligent traffic steering for the modern enterprise.
Overview
NS1 Connect, an IBM company, provides intelligent DNS and traffic management solutions. Its platform is designed to optimize application delivery and performance by making intelligent routing decisions based on real-time data. NS1 is known for its advanced features, including filter chains for granular traffic steering and integrations with various monitoring and infrastructure tools.
✨ Key Features
- Filter Chain for traffic steering
- Pulsar for real-user monitoring based routing
- Dedicated DNS
- DNS for China
- Advanced DNS analytics
- API-first architecture
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Advanced, data-driven traffic steering
- API-first approach for automation
- Real-time DNS propagation
Unique Value: Intelligent, real-time traffic steering that optimizes application performance, reliability, and cost.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Optimizing application performance for global audiences
- Ensuring application resiliency and uptime
- Automating DNS and traffic management workflows
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple DNS hosting needs that do not require advanced traffic management.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more sophisticated and customizable traffic management capabilities than many traditional DNS providers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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