Manage traffic on a region-aware API gateway—without the networking

Ngrok has introduced a new Traffic Policy variable called conn.server_region, which allows users to make decisions based on the region from which traffic originates, enhancing the ability to manage API requests more efficiently than using country code lists. This feature was developed in response to customer feedback and is intended to simplify the process of routing traffic by region, reducing complexity and improving maintainability. The global server load balancer (GSLB) automatically routes requests to the nearest Point of Presence (PoP) based on latency, and the new capability enables users to define specific actions for traffic based on server regions. This includes forwarding requests to regional endpoints, automating failover processes, and ensuring compliance by controlling cross-region traffic. Ngrok emphasizes the ease of implementing this feature through a few lines of YAML, reflecting their commitment to customer-driven development and simplifying networking challenges for API gateway users.

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