F5, Inc.

F5, Inc. is a multinational technology company specializing in application security and delivery. It develops and sells hardware and software solutions that enable organizations to manage and secure their applications and networks. F5's core products focus on application delivery networking (ADN), providing services such as load balancing, application firewall, performance optimization, access control, and security. The company's solutions are designed to improve application availability, performance, and security across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments.

F5 was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company initially focused on load balancing solutions, but has since expanded its product portfolio through internal development and acquisitions to address a broader range of application delivery and security challenges. Key acquisitions have included companies specializing in areas like security, cloud infrastructure, and automation.

F5’s products are used by a wide range of organizations, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. The company operates globally and has a significant presence in the application delivery and security markets. It competes with other vendors in these spaces, such as Citrix, Akamai, and Imperva. F5’s business model relies on a combination of hardware sales, software licenses, and subscription-based services.