51Degrees
has introduced an NGINX module to allow customers to integrate its
fastest, most accurate device detection solution into existing NGINX
frameworks. NGINX, the open source reverse-proxy load-balancer, is
currently used by more than 40% of the world's busiest websites.
51Degrees created the module due to customer demand to provide seamless
integration of its services.
NGINX is a free, open-source, high-performance HTTP server and reverse
proxy. It is known for its high performance, stability, rich feature
set, simple configuration, and low resource consumption. It powers
several high-visibility sites, such as Netflix, Hulu, Pinterest,
CloudFlare, Airbnb, WordPress.com, Eventbrite and many others.
The new module will allow NGINX users to integrate 51Degrees' device
detection solution into NGINX to benefit from ease of implementation and
streamlined web servers with a higher level of device intelligence. The
integration simplifies the network by recognising device specifications
that pass through NGINX - removing the need for the 51Degrees solution
to be added to each web server. This integration also improves the
ability to upscale in a cost and time efficient manner.
51Degrees' patented process analyses HTTP headers to identify the
specific device browsing a website, enabling the site to deliver a
vastly improved user experience. 51Degrees achieves 99.9% or better
accuracy. The data analysis team works with manufacturer data sources to
classify the characteristics of more than 200 new web enabled devices
every week.
James Rosewell, CEO and founder of 51Degrees comments: "We continuously
strive to evolve in line with our customers' requests. The NGINX module
will allow our customers to seamlessly integrate our device detection
solution to improve user experience and simplify their networks."