On Demand Webinar: Beyond Hyperscalers - Smarter Infrastructure for Growing Companies
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BGP Anycast Platform
We are the global leader in Anycast networking, powering over 60% of the world's top level domains. As the fourth largest BGP peered network in the world, our platform ensures your traffic reaches its destination with maximum speed and reliability.
Why NetActuate BGP Anycast Platform:
- Reduce global latency by 80 percent or more
- Seamless failover and instant routing redundancy
- Serve a global audience with dedicated Anycast Networks
- Automate infrastructure via APIs, Terraform, Ansible, or our web portal
- Mix and match our POPs with your own or third party infrastructure
NetActuate's BGP Anycast Platform is a fully managed, globally distributed network service that enables instant deployment of resilient edge infrastructure. Whether you're building a global SaaS platform, DNS resolver network, DDoS-resistant security application, or latency-sensitive API, our platform delivers Anycast routing, failover, performance optimization, and security without requiring you to build your own backbone.
Platform Feature Comparison
Feature
BGP Anycast Platform
Other Providers
BGP Anycast Platform
Other Providers
BGP Anycast Platform
Other Providers
Core Features
Global Anycast Routing
What it is?
Enables user traffic from anywhere in the world to reach the closest and fastest available location using intelligent BGP-based routing. NetActuate peers with thousands of networks to ensure routing efficiency and reliability across regions.
Why it matters?
Reduces latency, improves application responsiveness, and ensures automatic failover in case of outages.
Included IPv4/IPv6 Space
What it is?
We provide you with a class C (/24) and /48 of IPv6 space to use as part of every Anycast Platform commitment. You can use this for production or development. We SWIP the space to you and provide LOA, so it's also possible to use the space off platform or in mixed anycast deployments.
Why it matters?
Eliminates delays in IP procurement and simplifies network planning. Gives you flexibility and control over how and where your prefixes are used.
BYOIP / LOA Support
What it is?
Unlimited BYOIP prefixes, announced to us from you or downstream. Use features like auto IRR and RPKI validation. We help automate and manage the entire process. Your IP space can be optimized with our automated tooling
Why it matters?
Retain IP ownership and get full value from your existing allocations. Ensures global availability while simplifying routing compliance.
Use Own ASN
What it is?
You're able to use your own ASN(s) for prefix announcements or have us announce for you. We can even do origin rewriting so you appear to have your own global network without managing BGP.
Why it matters?
Gives you flexibility for branding, control, and policy while removing operational burden when needed.
BGP Optional / Origin Rewriting
What it is?
You don't need to run BGP, but you can. We offer announcement-as-a-service with origin rewriting to reflect your ASN, enabling simple deployment without routing complexity.
Why it matters?
Allows non-networking teams to use Anycast and present a custom ASN externally without configuration.
Self-Service BGP Session Management
What it is?
Spin up or delete BGP sessions instantly through our portal or API, with no manual configuration required.
Why it matters?
Saves time, reduces errors, and automates infrastructure scaling for fast-growing networks.
Regional Routing Granularity
What it is?
Assign specific prefixes (e.g. /32, /29) to individual POPs or regions using BGP tags. We home announcements to those POPs specifically, irrespective of where the route enters our network.
Why it matters?
Enforce regulatory or compliance boundaries (e.g. GDPR), control traffic locality, or build multi-region environments within a global prefix space.
ECMP Load Balancing
What it is?
Horizontal traffic distribution across multiple backend workers within a POP using Equal-Cost Multi-Path routing. Configurable via API or UI.
Why it matters?
Improves performance and resilience by balancing requests across servers automatically.
Multi-Network Architecture
What it is?
Deploy multiple Anycast groups with different POPs, hardware platforms, and upstream providers. For example, you can create a primary network running on x86 hardware with Tier 1 transit for your production DNS, a secondary group on AMD hardware using a separate path for redundancy, and a tertiary network using lightweight virtual instances for cost-optimized overflow or testing.
Why it matters?
Enables true multi-path and multi-environment deployments that tolerate failures in geography, hardware, or upstream routing.
Hybrid Provider Support
What it is?
We provide LOAs, BGP tagging, and policy controls so you can operate across NetActuate and third-party providers, including hyperscale and edge platforms.
Why it matters?
Avoid vendor lock-in while optimizing delivery from anywhere in the world.
Auto IRR + RPKI Updates
What it is?
Automatically publishes valid IRR/RPKI entries for prefixes announced to our platform, reducing time and ensuring best practices.
Why it matters?
Ensures clean global propagation without delays or third-party support tickets.
BGP Community Support
What it is?
Over 100 BGP communities available for traffic steering, region control, provider preferences, or blackholing.
Why it matters?
Offers enterprise-grade control in a simple-to-use platform.
Automated 24x7 Route Optimization
What it is?
Our NOC and optimization engines continuously monitor network health and optimize announcements based on reachability, latency, and loss.
Why it matters?
Prevents outages and maintains best-path performance globally.
Bandwidth Pooling by Region
What it is?
Bandwidth billed on a per-GB model, aggregated across data centers within each region. Flat-rate, 95th percentile, and unmetered billing options available.
Why it matters?
Keeps costs predictable and supports global growth without overspending.
DDoS Mitigation
What it is?
1 Tbps of DDoS mitigation included, with multi-provider coverage and custom policies.
Why it matters?
Keeps your service online under attack. Additional options and 3rd-party integrations available at no extra cost.
Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6
What it is?
Every feature and function works across both IP families with no added configuration.
Why it matters?
Future-proofs your deployment and ensures maximum compatibility.
DevOps Automation Support
What it is?
Deploy, update, and manage networks using Terraform, Ansible, and other automation tools with our pre-built playbooks and API.
Why it matters?
Reduces human error and speeds up operational workflows.
Self-Service + API Access
What it is?
Everything you see in the portal is available via secure, documented APIs.
Why it matters?
Lets developers treat infrastructure as code while supporting advanced users.
24x7x365 Managed NOC / Real-Time ChatOps
What it is?
Our team monitors your stack, responds to alerts, and communicates with your team using your defined workflows.
Why it matters?
You don’t need a network team. We become an extension of yours.
Dedicated SLA(s)
What it is?
We provide dedicated service level agreements for customers with multi-site deployments, including guaranteed response times, uptime guarantees, and premium SLAs for support or platform customizations.
Why it matters?
Ensures that critical applications receive the operational reliability, response time, and support alignment they require for enterprise-class deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are BGP Anycast groups?
At NetActuate, BGP Anycast groups are a unique combination of routing policies, transit providers, DDoS mitigation, prefixes, and resources like BGP sessions attached to them. Each group has its own unique controls, includes all dedicated resources/features mentioned here, and is billed independently.
Where can I learn more about BGP Anycast?
You can go to our resource site at anycast.com to learn more about BGP Anycast and use cases.
Can I deploy a hybrid network using your platform and other providers?
Yes. We offer LOAs, policy tools, and automation support so you can mix and match resources across platforms.
Is this suitable for production or only testing?
Our platform powers mission-critical workloads for some of the largest DNS and cybersecurity companies. It's ideal for both testing and full production.
Do I need to understand BGP to use this?
No. You can let us handle BGP for you and use the platform through our portal and APIs.
Can I use my own ASN and IP addresses?
Absolutely. Our platform supports BYOIP, custom ASN announcements, and origin rewriting so that your service appears globally unified without managing complex routing.
How quickly can I deploy a new Anycast node?
In most cases, a new node can be deployed within minutes via our API or portal, with BGP sessions and IP assignments ready to announce.
Does the platform support IPv6?
Yes, dual-stack support is included. Every deployment fully supports IPv4 and IPv6 without additional configuration.
What kind of DDoS mitigation is included?
We include up to 1 Tbps of mitigation capacity with multi-provider integration and custom policies at no additional cost.
Can I control which POPs announce my routes?
Yes. You can use BGP communities and tags to manage where your traffic originates from and maintain regional control.
What’s included in the managed NOC service?
Our 24x7x365 NOC monitors your routes, responds to alerts, follows your SOP/MOP, and communicates directly with your team via Slack or ticketing.
How to Get Started
Our onboarding process is fast, direct, and personalized. Skip the credit card entry forms and third-party verifications.
- Ready to build on infrastructure that works like you do?
- Contact Us today to discuss your needs, schedule a demo, or receive a tailored quote.
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