F5, StarHub to co-develop cybersecurity, cloud networking, and digital experiences for enterprises

Source: F5. Ahmed Guetari, VP and GM
of the Service Provider Business, F5 (left), and Ayush
Sharma, CTO, StarHub (right), at the
signing ceremony.

F5 and StarHub have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance multicloud security, networking, and digital experiences for enterprises in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to helping businesses navigate the complexities of multicloud environments while ensuring security, performance, and operational efficiency.

The five-year MoU will extend F5's expertise in simplifying cloud workload management and enhancing application security to help enterprises manage increasingly complex hybrid and multicloud environments. 

Under the partnership, F5 Distributed Cloud Services will be integrated into StarHub's Cloud Infinity programme, enabling optimised application delivery, advanced traffic management, and security to support StarHub’s multicloud ecosystem. 

Key areas of focus include: 

Strengthening multicloud networking

Expanding secure and seamless connectivity across different public clouds while optimising application and network performance. 

Enhancing security and observability 

Improving visibility across digital infrastructure and strengthening cybersecurity measures to safeguard businesses from emerging threats. 

Simplifying cloud operations 

Helping enterprises manage workloads efficiently across hybrid and multicloud environments by streamlining security, application delivery, and traffic management. 

Supporting digital transformation  

Addressing the increasing complexity of modern IT environments by providing integrated application delivery and security across clouds that accelerate enterprise innovation.

This strategic partnership supports the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, reducing complexity while enhancing security and performance for enterprises managing applications across multiple cloud and on-premises environments. 

Ayush Sharma, CTO at StarHub, said: “As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, managing multicloud complexity while ensuring robust security has become a top priority. Our partnership with F5 strengthens StarHub’s Cloud Infinity program by integrating advanced security, networking, and application delivery capabilities. By combining our expertise, we are empowering businesses with seamless, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence across Singapore and the ASEAN region.” 

Ahmed Guetari, VP and GM of the Service Provider Business at F5, said: “Collaborating with StarHub allows us to bring our expertise in multicloud networking and security to a broader market, empowering enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud environments with confidence. Our Distributed Cloud Services portfolio is designed to solve precisely the challenges businesses face today—managing disparate environments securely and efficiently. This partnership will deliver integrated security solutions that address the growing need for secure, multi-environment connectivity while significantly reducing operational complexity.”