How to modernize your digital infrastructure with Cloudflare and SUE

Modernizing your digital infrastructure with Cloudflare

The imperative of modernization

As organizations expand their digital footprint, they encounter mounting challenges – from escalating cyber threats to the need for faster, more reliable content delivery. With cybercrime damages projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, the urgency for robust, scalable solutions is undeniable. Traditional models can’t keep pace with these demands, but Cloudflare’s modern solutions are designed to address these complexities while streamlining digital operations.

Cloudflare's key advantages

Cloudflare’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) provides a critical layer of defence, blocking threats like DDoS attacks and SQL injections before they can disrupt operations. For instance, HubSpot saw a 30% reduction in attacks after implementing Cloudflare’s WAF, a testament to its efficacy in securing digital infrastructure.

Speed is equally crucial in today’s digital landscape, where user engagement and search engine rankings hinge on performance. Google reports that a two-second delay in load time can increase bounce rates by 50%. With tools like Polish for image optimization and Minify for reducing file sizes, Cloudflare enhances website performance, ensuring faster load times without sacrificing quality. These improvements not only enhance the user experience but also provide businesses with a performance advantage for their websites.

Network modernization with Cloudflare's NaaS and SASE

As businesses migrate to cloud-based models and remote work becomes the norm, traditional networking solutions such as MPLS and SD-WAN are no longer sufficient. Cloudflare’s Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions offer a forward-thinking approach, eliminating the need for physical infrastructure while delivering scalable, secure networking services. Lush Cosmetics, for example, reduced latency by 50% and significantly improved DDoS mitigation after adopting Cloudflare’s NaaS solution.

The SASE solution combines cutting-edge software-defined networking with robust security measures, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS). This integrated approach raises the bar on security as well as performance, for which Expel achieved full authentication for both users and devices before onboarding to the network, reducing vulnerabilities across their system.

Streamlining digital transformation with Cloudflare

Cloudflare’s integrated platform simplifies the digital transformation process by consolidating networking and security services into a single solution. Businesses that adopt this approach see tangible benefits, such as a 20-30% reduction in operational costs, according to Gartner. Cloudflare not only secures organizations against evolving cyber threats but also optimizes application performance. For example, Ars Technica reported a 99% success rate in mitigating DDoS attacks after implementing Cloudflare, underscoring the reliability of this consolidated approach.

What’s more, scalability by Cloudflare means that businesses can easily handle fluctuating demands without needing huge capital investments. Retailers that use Cloudflare report 95% uptime during high-traffic events like Black Friday, proving that Cloudflare’s infrastructure can handle significant surges while maintaining performance and security.

Introducing Cloudflare One: A unified SASE solution

With Cloudflare One, that means network modernization with a fully formed SASE platform where networking and Zero Trust security principles are in lockstep. It enables users anywhere, on any device, or connected through anything, to connect easily and securely. Therefore, Cloudflare One has secure web gateways and Zero Trust Networking, wherein each and every request is authenticated to reduce the chances of unauthorized access. According to Forrester’s report, Zero Trust cuts security breaches by 40%. These facts make Cloudflare One indispensable in a modern network architecture.

Modernize with SUE and Cloudflare

At SUE, we guide organizations to choose the right modernization approach by taking your business objectives into account and weighing potential benefits against cost and risk of disruption. As official Cloudflare Partner, we have all the knowledge needed to modernize your digital infrastructure with the most advanced Cloudflare solutions. Whether it’s upgrading security, optimizing performance, or streamlining operations—SUE and Cloudflare have what it takes to bring your systems up to speed and future-proof your business. 

Would you like more information about how SUE can help you use Cloudflare’s solutions? Get in touch for a pressure-free chat or read more about the use cases we can help you with – from application modernization to zero trust and network transformation.