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Fastly: Optimizing Performance and Security on a Global Scale

Top Reasons to Choose Fastly Over Cloudflare

Fastly offers superior performance, configurability, reliability, added value, improved security posture, and superior support compared to Cloudflare. With a modern network built for efficiency and high capacity POPs, Fastly ensures faster Time to First Byte (TTFB), lower latency, and lower costs. Additionally, Fastly's custom configuration options allow for fine-tuning of CDN settings, instant purging of stale content, and resilience in network infrastructure. Fastly does not gate features and provides full platform power to all customers, along with 100% real-time streaming logs. Their Next-Gen WAF and Bot Management solutions enhance security through accurate threat detection and a precision-based tuning process. Moreover, Fastly delivers exceptional customer support with rapid response times and a high CSAT score, ensuring no billing surprises and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Fastly vs. Cloudflare: A Comprehensive Comparison

When comparing Fastly to Cloudflare, Fastly outperforms in various aspects including delivery, security, developer experience, management, and administration. Fastly excels in POP network efficiency, caching configurations, cache purging, origin shielding, image optimization, video streaming, real-time communication, WAF deployments, detection accuracy, visibility, rate limiting, OWASP Top 10 compliance, custom rules, bot management, API security, application DDoS protection, serverless capabilities, runtime execution, and more. Fastly's API-first approach and focus on DevOps and CI/CD toolchain ensure seamless integration into developer workflows. Moreover, Fastly offers industry-leading managed security with a global SOC and real-time visibility through log streaming, integrations, and custom data visualizations.

Customer and Analyst Testimonials

Customers like Linktree have experienced significant performance improvements and uptimes after switching to Fastly's CDN. Alan Schaaf, Founder of Imgur, praises Fastly's versioning and rapid deployment capabilities for their configurations. Brian Benns, a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Giphy, appreciates Fastly's technical support and quick responses. Jae Kaplan, Cofounder of Antisoftware Software Club, highlights Fastly's Next-Gen WAF's control and precision in blocking unwanted requests. Analyst reports showcase Fastly's impressive ROI and recognition as a Customers' Choice in cloud web application and API protection. Fastly's commitment to efficiency, performance, security, and support is validated by customer and analyst feedback.

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Ensuring Compliance and Reporting Violations: Fastly's Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction to Acceptable Use Policy

Fastly's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the guidelines for users utilizing Fastly's services. Any changes made to the AUP are duly posted on the website along with notifications of updates. The AUP was last modified on May 20, 2016, and is set to be effective from June 19, 2016. Users must adhere to the AUP, available at https://docs.fastly.com/changes/, and comply with Fastly's terms of service.

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Fastly Network Services: Empowering Digital Performance and Security

Fastly's Superior Infrastructure and Performance

Fastly stands out with its innovative approach to network services, offering exceptional infrastructure and performance capabilities. Unlike Edgio's CDN, Fastly is built on a single network, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced security. Fastly's network accelerates web and app performance, delivering real-time features and faster time to first byte (TTFB) compared to Edgio. With Instant Purge™ technology, Fastly can cache more, purge instantly, and achieve a remarkable 29% faster TTFB, showcasing its superior performance capabilities.

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Fastly Support Plans: Industry-Leading Technical Support for Your Edge Cloud Platform

The Importance of Fastly Support

Fastly offers industry-leading technical support tailored for customers using their edge cloud platform. Built by developers for developers, Fastly's support team understands the specific needs of clients with a proactive and transparent approach. From the initial implementation to ongoing optimization, Fastly support personnel are available at every step to ensure a smooth experience for users.

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Securing Your Modern Web Experience with Fastly Bot Management

Fastly Bot Management Solution Overview

Fastly's Bot Management solution offers deep bot visibility and protection for today's modern web environment. It is designed to stop bots, not innovation, by eliminating fraud and abuse from automated attacks. This allows businesses to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences without the interference of unwanted bot activity.

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Professional Services for Exceptional Results with Fastly

Expert Onboarding Packages for Seamless Deployment

Fastly offers a range of Onboarding Packages to suit varying resource needs and deployment complexities. From Lite to Select, Complete, and Custom packages, our experts ensure a quick and smooth setup of your services, accelerating your onboarding process. These packages are designed to make onboarding faster and easier for users, ensuring a seamless transition to the Fastly platform.

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