Enterprise network-as-a-service startup Nile Global Inc. today launched Nile DHCP, a fully cloud-hosted Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol service that simplifies and secures the dynamic connectivity crucial for modern business operations.

Nile argues that legacy on-premises DHCP servers often create manual inefficiencies and security risks that burden information technology teams because of their complex network designs. Nile DHCP has been designed to eliminate these pain points with a service that provides always-on availability and easy scalability. It says it also reduces the burden on IT staff by eliminating the need to maintain on-premises hardware and manage complex deployments.

Key features of Nile DHCP include the elimination of on-premises hardware complexities and hidden operation costs through zero infrastructure. The approach involves deployment in the cloud and automated workflows to replace existing solutions.

Nile DHCP is integrated with Nile Access Service, allowing existing Nile customers to instantly leverage the DHCP service without the need for a separate management console. Automated provisioning workflows also allow existing customers to quickly deploy DHCP through a single click.

The service is highly available by design, providing customers always-on service across many sites at scale, the company says. Nile DHCP also provides native security, strengthening network posture by protecting against “man-in-the-middle” attacks for DHCP services, snooping of unencrypted traffic, and other threats.

“Undetected DHCP flaws enable attacks,” Suresh Katukam, Nile’s co-founder and chief product officer, said ahead of the release. “Nile DHCP ensures network security and stability of the Nile Access Service.”

Ahead of the launch, IT service management company Terralogic Solutions Inc. has already been running Nile DHCP and the Nile Access Service across its own distributed enterprise environment. 

“We used to have to dedicate a full IT headcount just to watch the server for duplicate IP addresses being assigned,” noted Venkatesh Jayakumar, vice president of software solutions at Terralogic. “Now that person can focus on tasks that support Terralogic’s customer-first mission.”

Nile was last in the news on Aug. 1 when it announced that it had raised $175 million in new funding. The company, co-founded by former Cisco Systems Inc. executives John Chambers and Pankaj Patel, includes as its investors March Capital Partners LLC, Sanabil Investments, Saudi Telecom Co., Prosperity7 Ventures, Liberty Global Ventures LLC and 8VC LP.

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