NS1 Managed DNS
Modernize and optimize application and network performance.
Overview
NS1, an IBM company, provides a Managed DNS service designed for the performance and reliability demands of modern applications. It offers advanced, data-driven traffic steering capabilities that allow businesses to optimize application delivery based on real-time network conditions, infrastructure health, and user location. Its Filter Chain technology enables highly customizable routing logic.
✨ Key Features
- Filter Chain™ Traffic Steering
- Global Anycast Network
- Real-time Data Feeds
- DNS for China
- DDoS Protection
- DNSSEC
- Dedicated DNS
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Highly flexible and powerful Filter Chain for traffic steering
- Real-time data integration for routing decisions
- API-first design for automation and DevOps
Unique Value: Provides unparalleled, data-driven control over application traffic, enabling automated, real-time optimization for performance, cost, and availability.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Intelligent traffic routing for multi-CDN strategies
- Performance-based load balancing for microservices
- Automated DNS updates via API
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple websites with basic DNS needs
- Users who do not require sophisticated, data-driven traffic steering
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more sophisticated and customizable traffic steering logic than the basic routing policies of major cloud providers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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