Blog posts by Hunter Smit
Senior Manager, Product Marketing | F5
Blog posts written by Hunter Smit(20)
Building F5 BIG-IP to speak S3-compatible storage
F5 brings native S3 commands and events to BIG-IP iRules, letting storage and security teams easily configure, manage, and enforce S3 policies.
By Tanu Mutreja, Hunter Smit
Enterprise AI needs a better data layer
Learn why reliable data flow, control, and protection matter as much as models and compute. F5 and Dell discuss their technology alliance built for enterprise intelligence projects.
By Hunter Smit, Mark Menger, Adam Robyak
Validated testing shows resilient AI data delivery with Dell ObjectScale and F5 BIG-IP
SecureIQLab validated how F5 VELOS, BIG-IP, and Dell ObjectScale improve data delivery resiliency, helping enterprises keep storage-to-compute traffic stable and avoid AI bottlenecks.
By Paul Pindell, Mark Menger, Hunter SmitOptimizing AI pipelines by removing bottlenecks in modern workloads
As AI workloads scale, organizations are discovering slowdowns that come from the upstream data pipeline that feeds the AI model. Here's how F5 BIG-IP can help.
By Hunter Smit
Fueling the AI data pipeline with F5 and S3-compatible storage
When S3-compatible storage is paired with F5 BIG-IP, organizations can ensure their AI data pipelines stay resilient, secure, and always flowing at peak performance.
By Hunter SmitF5 BIG-IP v21.0 brings enhanced AI data delivery and ingestion for S3 workflows
Optimize S3 workflows with F5 BIG-IP version 21.0: A scalable and secure solution for AI data delivery, object storage, and RAG pipelines with low-touch provisioning.
By Hunter Smit, Mark Menger, Fouad Chmainy
The Next Phase of Enterprise Agility Demands Seamless AI Multicloud Networking
Discover how unified AI multicloud networking can streamline operations, enhance security, and drive enterprise agility across distributed AI workloads.
By Hunter Smit
F5 AI Gateway Introduces Data Leakage Detection and Prevention
F5 AI Gateway now delivers real-time data leak detection and prevention, securing sensitive info during AI inferencing without disrupting workflows.
By Hunter SmitF5 AI Assistant Expands with iRules Code Generation for BIG-IP Programmability
F5 brings together our AI assistants across the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform and introduces iRules code generation for BIG-IP. Read to see how this simplifies operations for customers...
By Hunter SmitRAG in the Era of LLMs with 10 Million Token Context Windows
With LLMs coming to market with context windows of 10 million tokens, why is RAG still relevant for cloud-scale enterprise AI application deployments? Read our blog to find out.
By Hunter SmitF5 Named a Leader in 2025 CRN AI 100 for Data Center and Edge Networking
F5 has been recognized as a leader in CRN’s AI Top 100 list for 2025 for AI Data Center and Edge Networking. Read on to see why.
By Hunter Smit
Introducing the AI Assistant for F5 NGINX One
Discover how the AI assistant for the F5 NGINX One Console simplifies app delivery and security with real-time, context-aware guidance for teams managing NGINX instances.
By Hunter SmitAI Factories Produce the Most Modern of Modern Apps: AI Apps
See what's changed and what’s remained the same as we explore the differences between security and deliver for modern apps and AI apps.
By Paul Pindell, Hunter Smit
The Power and Meaning of the NVIDIA BlueField DPU for AI Factories
Traditional computing has long focused on CPUs and GPUs. DPUs have emerged as a third pillar of computing. Read how DPUs are changing the game for AI factories.
By Hunter Smit
Introducing the AI Assistant for F5 Distributed Cloud Services
F5 has released an AI assistant to help you scale, secure, and deliver distributed applications and APIs across hybrid, multicloud environments. Find out more.
By Hunter SmitRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for AI Factories
Learn how Retrieval-Augmented Generation and RAG corpus management are core building blocks within an AI factory to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
By Hunter SmitWhat Is an AI Factory?
Learn what an AI factory is, why it matters, and the seven building blocks needed to deploy AI at scale.
By Hunter SmitUnlocking the Magic of AI using RAG with F5 and NetApp
F5 is collaborating with NetApp to overcome the challenges of implementing retrieval augmented generation (RAG) across a hybrid, multicloud environment.
By Hunter SmitUnmasking Cybercrime Threats During Back-to-School Shopping with Web Application and API Protection
Back-to-school scams, like phishing or fraudulent bot-driven transactions, require aggressive approaches to safeguard the digital world.
By Hunter SmitBuild Customer Trust by Protecting against Financial Aid Cybercrimes
With a substantial population carrying student loans and receiving financial assistance, bad actors see this sizable market as a prime target. A shared commitment to cybersecurity between the servicer...
By Hunter Smit