F5 Networks Founded
Michael J. Sweeney and Jeffrey S. Hussey founded F5 Networks, initially focusing on '5th generation' internet protocols, but soon pivoting to traffic management.
Significance
F5 Networks became a pioneering company in dedicated hardware load balancing, shaping the early market.
Key facts
- Date
- 1996-03-01
- Type
- invention
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, USA