Infoblox, a cloud networking and security company, has introduced its new Universal DDI™ Product Suite, designed to revolutionize DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) management. This innovative suite integrates NetOps, CloudOps, and SecOps, offering unmatched visibility, proactive security, and flexible deployment models.
The Universal DDI™ Product Suite is a game-changer in the industry, providing a cohesive approach to managing DNS, DHCP, and IP addresses across diverse environments. It offers automation-ready solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. This suite allows for centralized control and visibility, even with multiple DNS providers, and is provisioned via a fully SaaS-based model, enabling rapid deployment.
Scott Harrell, President and CEO of Infoblox, emphasized the necessity for reimagined network architectures: “Our mission is to reinvent the management, deployment, and security of critical network services for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The Universal DDI™ Product Suite equips NetOps, SecOps, and CloudOps teams with the tools needed for seamless collaboration, automation, and operational simplicity.”
The suite features three groundbreaking offerings:
1. Infoblox Universal DDI Management: The industry’s first comprehensive solution for unified critical network services management, enhancing business operations through policy-driven network and IP address allocation. It supports third-party DNS services and simplifies DNS management across various platforms.
2. Infoblox Universal Asset Insights: Provides a unified, context-rich view of assets, extending DNS and DHCP to IP address management. It offers real-time updates and automatic identification of unused IP addresses and zombie workloads, reducing operational costs and security risks.
3. NIOS-X as a Service: Delivers critical network services with minimal infrastructure, supporting CloudOps teams with operational simplicity while meeting NetOps and SecOps requirements for resilience and security. It streamlines multi-cloud DNS and optimizes branch operations.
The Infoblox Universal DDI™ Product Suite is managed through a unified Infoblox Portal, enhancing cross-team collaboration and efficiency. Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst at ZK Research, highlighted the suite’s impact: “Infoblox’s approach is unparalleled, offering tangible business benefits that drive efficiency, accelerate service delivery, and improve security through advanced DNS-based insights.”