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Date Published
Author
Udhay Ravindran
Word count
525
Language
English
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None

Summary

DigitalOcean's Global HTTP Load Balancer (GLB) is now generally available to all customers, offering a streamlined solution for improving application availability, enhancing resiliency, and reducing latency. This service bridges the gap between traditional global load balancing solutions by providing a simple, cost-effective solution designed to meet the needs of growing businesses while maintaining ease of use. GLB optimizes traffic distribution for faster response times, supports Kubernetes clusters (beta), includes built-in multi-region failover, autoscaling for demand spikes, edge caching for enhanced performance, advanced traffic control, and enhanced security features, all at a predictable pricing model starting at $15 per month with affordable overage options.