Re: Public services are probably at higher risk
F5 - "Cost Effective" ?!? Seriously?
You should look at the wider market and see which Vendors are far lower initial cost and offer similar features at a vastly reduced TCO. The days of "you don't get fired for buying IBM or F5" are long gone.
Look at vendors who offer products that are simpler to manage as well.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
