Programmable Edge Cloud
Build customizable applications and services using a fully programmable edge infrastructure.
Fastly
Category: Cloud Hosting
Company: Fastly Inc.
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Fastly's edge cloud platform delivers faster, safer, and more scalable sites and apps to customers. Elevate your edge CDN, video delivery, security, and more.
Founded: 2011
Target Market: General
Industries: Media & Entertainment, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services & Banking, Technology & Software, Gaming, Travel & Hospitality
Key Features
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Instant Purge Capability
Clear cached content globally in under 150 ms with Instant Purge™ technology.
Next-Gen Web Application Firewall
Protect applications with an advanced WAF, configurable to run in blocking mode.
Dynamic Content Caching
Cache dynamic content and API responses at the edge for faster user experiences.
Real-time Analytics and Insights
Access live data and insights to monitor performance and user interactions instantly.
Seamless CI/CD Integration
Integrate easily into existing CI/CD workflows to streamline application delivery and updates.
Global Edge Network
Leverage a powerful, software-defined network for faster content delivery with reduced latency.
Scalable Video Delivery
Deliver high-quality streaming media with lower latency and instant scaling capabilities.
Website: https://www.fastly.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastly?
Fastly's edge cloud platform delivers faster, safer, and more scalable sites and apps to customers. Elevate your edge CDN, video delivery, security, and more.
What is Fastly known for?
Fastly is best known for Recognized for its high-performance edge cloud platform that accelerates content delivery and application performance, Offers robust application security solutions that deliver significant ROI and lower operational costs and Distinguished by its ability to provide real-time control and flexibility for developers managing complex web applications. Its strongest capability coverage is in Distributed Infrastructure and CDN and Managed Security and Backup.
Who is Fastly for?
Fastly is used by teams across Media & Entertainment, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services & Banking and Technology & Software.
Who makes Fastly?
Fastly is owned and operated by Fastly Inc. and was founded in 2011. See the company profile for leadership, milestones, and acquisitions.
How is Fastly evaluated?
Fastly is assessed across four dimensions — Innovation Index (30%), Organizational Strength (20%), Customer Mix (20%), and Vision Index (30%) — using documented evidence that is refreshed monthly. See the methodology page for the full scoring rules.
What are alternatives to Fastly?
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