F5, Inc. announced the launch of its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) Partner Program on November 19, 2025, creating a formal ecosystem of seven Select Partners—AppViewX, CrowdStrike, DigiCert, Kasm Technologies, Keyfactor, MazeBolt, and OPSWAT—to extend the capabilities of its flagship platform.
The program replaces the earlier F5 TAP alliance and reflects a strategic response to intensifying competition from vendors such as Citrix, VMware, and Akamai. By formalizing these relationships, F5 aims to accelerate the integration of specialized security and multicloud management solutions, thereby simplifying deployment for customers and strengthening its position as a one‑stop shop for application delivery and security in hybrid and multicloud environments.
Each partner brings a distinct integration that delivers tangible benefits. AppViewX’s policy‑driven automation plugs directly into ADSP to streamline configuration across clouds; CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor extends endpoint protection to BIG‑IP appliances, creating a unified threat surface; DigiCert’s SSL/TLS certificates are pre‑validated for ADSP, reducing onboarding time; Kasm Technologies’ secure application streaming works with ADSP to provide zero‑trust access; Keyfactor’s certificate lifecycle management integrates with ADSP to automate renewal and revocation; MazeBolt’s ransomware‑resiliency tools embed within ADSP to detect and isolate compromised workloads; and OPSWAT’s data‑loss‑prevention engine adds an additional layer of content inspection to ADSP traffic.
The initiative is designed to broaden F5’s market reach and deepen customer value. By offering pre‑validated, turnkey integrations, the company can reduce the complexity of multicloud operations, accelerate application delivery, and enhance security posture—key drivers for enterprises adopting AI and cloud‑native workloads. The program also signals F5’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving threat landscapes and meeting the demand for integrated, AI‑driven security solutions.
John Maddison, F5’s Chief Marketing Officer, said, “F5 customers rely on us to provide simplified, scalable, and robust application delivery and security in increasingly complex IT environments. The ADSP Partner Program strengthens this foundation by introducing validated solutions that seamlessly integrate with the ADSP, enabling customers to achieve faster adoption, enhanced security, and unrivaled operational efficiency while driving their digital transformation and data center modernization efforts forward.”
F5’s recent Q4 fiscal 2025 earnings—$810.09 million in revenue, an 8% year‑over‑year increase, and diluted EPS of $3.26—provide a solid financial base for investing in this ecosystem. The company’s strong performance, coupled with the growing AI and multicloud trends, positions the ADSP Partner Program as a strategic lever to mitigate future headwinds such as pricing pressure and competitive intensity, while capitalizing on tailwinds from increased demand for integrated security and application delivery solutions.
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