Abstract: Edge clusters execute in a plurality of regional clouds of a cloud computing platforms, which may include cloud POPs. Edge clusters may be programmed to control access to applications executing in the cloud computing platform. Edge clusters and an intelligent routing module route traffic to applications executing in the cloud computing platform. Application instances accessed through different edge clusters may have a backup relationship managed by a health monitor that is external to the cloud computing platforms. The health monitor monitors accessibility of the application instances internally and externally relative to the cloud computing platforms and transitions the role of primary instance between the application instances by managing routing logic of the cloud computing platforms.

Abstract: Edge clusters execute in a plurality of regional clouds of a cloud computing platforms, which may include cloud POPs. Edge clusters may be programmed to control access to applications executing in the cloud computing platform. Edge clusters and an intelligent routing module route traffic to applications executing in the cloud computing platform. Application instances accessed through different edge clusters may have a backup relationship managed by a health monitor that is external to the cloud computing platforms. The health monitor monitors accessibility of the application instances internally and externally relative to the cloud computing platforms and transitions the role of primary instance between the application instances by managing routing logic of the cloud computing platforms.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for providing incentives/promotion systems to users and businesses. Embodiments comprise an Internet-based platform enabling businesses to create and maintain their own reward programs and manage customers participating in them. In embodiments, businesses can customize, according to one or more factors (which factors may be obtained from data stored in the system), and track deals and other offerings to customers, potential customers, or both. Embodiments of the platform enable customers to view each business's rewards program, acquire and track rewards and other offering from multiple businesses using a single account offered via the platform. In embodiments, the centralized system allows users, businesses, or both to collaboratively create, promote, and/or redeem promotional activities.