Fastly
A high-performance edge cloud platform providing content delivery, security, and real-time data solutions for faster, more secure digital experiences.
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Product Overview
What is Fastly?
Fastly is a leading edge cloud platform that enables businesses to deliver web content, APIs, and streaming media with exceptional speed, reliability, and security. Leveraging a globally distributed network of strategically located Points of Presence (PoPs), Fastly optimizes content delivery by caching at the edge, reducing latency, and ensuring high availability. Its platform supports a wide range of services including CDN, security, serverless computing, real-time data streaming, and edge compute, empowering developers to build scalable, dynamic applications with ease.
Key Features
Global Edge Network
A highly distributed network of PoPs designed for low latency, high throughput, and robust performance worldwide.
Real-Time Content Delivery
Fastly enables instant updates and dynamic content delivery through features like WebSockets, streaming, and pub/sub messaging at the edge.
Security & Compliance
Built-in DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), bot management, and compliance certifications to safeguard digital assets.
Edge Compute & Serverless
Develop, deploy, and run serverless applications directly at the edge, reducing latency and offloading backend infrastructure.
Advanced Caching & Optimization
Semantic caching, image optimization, and content manipulation features to enhance performance and reduce egress costs.
Programmable Platform
Customizable logic using VCL, APIs, and SDKs to tailor content delivery, security policies, and application workflows.
Use Cases
- Website Acceleration : Speed up website load times globally by caching static and dynamic content at the edge.
- API Security & Acceleration : Secure and optimize API traffic with edge security policies and real-time data processing.
- Live Streaming & Media Delivery : Deliver live and on-demand video content with low latency and high reliability using Fastly’s streaming solutions.
- Real-Time Data & Notifications : Implement real-time updates, chat, notifications, and telemetry for engaging user experiences.
- Edge Security & DDoS Mitigation : Protect applications from attacks with integrated security services and threat mitigation at the edge.
- Serverless Edge Applications : Deploy custom logic for personalization, A/B testing, and data processing directly at the edge for minimal latency.
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