Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Fastly Image Optimizer

Fastly helps Sonatype deliver reliable and secure software supply chain automation. Sonatype uses Fastly to cache millions of open source... components and update content instantly. With Fastly, Sonatype achieved 100% uptime for Maven Central and supported a 3x increase in download requests and 4x growth in request traffic. Real-time analytics and log streaming let Sonatype diagnose problems and fix security issues quickly. Fastly's API and Varnish-based platform give Sonatype flexibility and control.
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Fastly helped GitHub improve content delivery and site reliability. GitHub switched to Fastly overnight after an outage with their previous... CDN. Fastly's self-provisioning setup let GitHub respond quickly during a DoS attack. Fastly reduced server load by caching dynamic content and smoothing out traffic spikes. GitHub saw faster site loading times and better performance for Pages and Raw services. GitHub relies on Fastly to scale as they grow and re-architect their infrastructure.
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Fastly helps Opera deliver its browser and services to users worldwide. Opera needed to speed up downloads for users outside... Europe and chose Fastly for global caching and instant updates. Fastly's easy setup and responsive support made a big difference. Opera improved download speeds, handled traffic spikes, and scaled without extra data centers. Opera saw a significant increase in global conversion rates after switching to Fastly.
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LaunchDarkly uses Fastly's edge cloud platform to deliver feature flags to millions of devices and servers worldwide. They needed fast,... reliable performance and instant control for their customers. Fastly's Instant Purge™ lets LaunchDarkly update feature flags in milliseconds, a 90% speed increase over previous methods. During a major online game launch, Fastly handled over 50,000 requests per second for several hours, protecting LaunchDarkly's backend. Fastly's shielding and real-time logs help LaunchDarkly maintain high performance and support rapid growth.
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Fastly helps New Relic deliver high data availability, scalability, and performance for its global customers. New Relic chose Fastly for... its reliable edge network and strong performance in intense testing. Fastly's Compute and BYOIP features support New Relic's data routing and future projects. The partnership ensures New Relic's customers get their data quickly and reliably. New Relic values Fastly's technical support and collaborative approach.
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Fastly helps Contentful deliver fast and secure online experiences. Contentful uses Fastly's CDN, next-gen WAF, and Compute to support over... 38,000 websites and 110 billion API calls each month. Developers at Contentful value Fastly Compute for its speed, configurability, and productivity. The solution improves development productivity and reduces total cost of ownership. Contentful relies on Fastly as a strategic partner for high-quality customer experiences.
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Fastly helps Speed Kit, a SaaS page speed tool by Baqend, boost website performance for high-traffic brands. Speed Kit needed... a CDN with flexible edge computing, instant cache invalidation, and global reach. Fastly's CDN, next-gen WAF, and compute features fit Speed Kit's needs. With Fastly, Speed Kit achieved a 98% cache hit rate and reduced LCP by 0.5 seconds. This led to a 5-10% increase in conversion rates for Speed Kit's customers.
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Fastly helped QuantCDN improve time to first byte (TTFB) for dynamic content delivery by up to 250%. QuantCDN faced issues... with traditional CDNs that were slow, complex, and lacked flexibility. Fastly’s API-first platform gave QuantCDN programmatic access, advanced caching, and strong security. QuantCDN integrated Fastly’s features quickly and now deploys tens of thousands of times. They also saw up to 75% better TTFB for static content in some regions.
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Fastly helps imgix deliver fast, high-quality images and videos to users worldwide. imgix uses Fastly's global CDN, shielding, and observability... tools to cut latency and improve reliability. Images are delivered in 49.97ms on average. Fastly's shielding reduces requests by 10-12%, saving costs. Real-time logging and support from Fastly help imgix troubleshoot and bill customers accurately. imgix depends on Fastly for uptime above 99.99% and top-rated technical support.
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Flagsmith used Fastly's CDN and server-sent events (SSE) to handle real-time feature flag updates. The challenge was scaling their API... to manage sudden bursts of traffic, sometimes over 4,000 requests per second. Fastly's SSE and request collapsing solved the problem, letting Flagsmith update client SDKs in real time without high costs. This improved global low-latency replication and supported billions of monthly API requests. Flagsmith now delivers reliable, real-time updates to customers worldwide.
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Fastly Compute helped Stellate make their GraphQL API platform up to 2x faster. Stellate needed to reduce origin traffic and... improve performance for enterprise customers. By moving all services to Fastly, Stellate cut response times by up to 75% and lowered infrastructure costs. Fastly’s platform let Stellate innovate quickly and avoid hiring extra engineers. Stellate’s CEO says Fastly is a key partner and powers their business growth.
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Fastly Compute and KV Store help Anchor deliver secure, high-performance X. 509 certificate services. Anchor needed a scalable, edge-based key-value...store to support rapid growth and reliable encryption for developers. Fastly's developer-friendly tools and global edge network let Anchor build custom authentication and caching layers. Anchor's team values Fastly's local development tools, strong support, and high availability. The solution enables Anchor to provide effortless encryption and maintain control over security for its customers.
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Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF helped Namely, a growing HR platform, improve web security and reduce costs. Namely needed a solution that... was easy to use, aligned with their tech, and offered strong protection. Fastly provided fast, actionable insights and reduced alert fatigue for the security team. The platform made it easy to onboard new staff and share security data. Namely’s team saved time and improved detection and response, all with a lower total cost of ownership.
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Fastly's Next-Gen WAF helped Prezi secure its cloud-based presentation platform. Prezi needed a web application firewall that was easy to... set up and could detect attacks without creating too many alerts. Fastly provided customizable rules and automated alerts, saving Prezi's team time and reducing manual work. The integration with Prezi's SIEM allowed for custom alerts and better detection. Prezi's developers and security team could react faster to threats and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helped Sauce Labs protect its web applications across a hybrid cloud. Sauce Labs faced threats like click... fraud and abuse of free trial virtual machines. Fastly gave them real-time visibility and intelligent blocking of web threats. The team used geo-blocking and customizable rules to stop attacks from certain countries. Fastly’s solution did not disrupt user workflows or slow performance. Sauce Labs saw better control and less abuse of their services.
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GIPHY uses Fastly to serve tens of billions of GIFs and stickers daily. Fastly's edge cloud platform helps GIPHY handle... huge traffic spikes and deliver content reliably. GIPHY saw big cost savings and better performance after moving to Fastly Object Storage. Fastly's Next-Gen WAF keeps GIPHY safe from attacks. Fastly's observability tools give GIPHY instant insights for fast troubleshooting.
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Fastly helps Big Cartel protect its ecommerce platform for artists. Big Cartel uses Fastly’s DDoS mitigation and edge cloud platform... to stop attacks and keep their site reliable. They use Fastly’s CDN to speed up static and dynamic content. Fastly’s Image Optimizer makes images load faster and cuts bandwidth costs. Big Cartel’s team can quickly block bad traffic and keep their platform safe for users.
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Fastly helps Jimdo deliver fast, high-performing websites for entrepreneurs. Jimdo uses Fastly to optimize image delivery and serve static assets,... improving website speed and user experience. Fastly's edge cloud network lets Jimdo scale easily and focus on product innovation, like their Dolphin website builder. Image optimization with Fastly reduces technical overhead and boosts conversions for Jimdo's customers. Jimdo trusts Fastly to handle infrastructure, so their team can build better tools for users.
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Fastly helped Wanelo improve mobile performance and cut response times. Wanelo scaled its user base by 1000% in one year.... Fastly enabled a 98% cache hit rate and protected origin servers from traffic spikes. Wanelo used Fastly's Instant Purge, Origin Shield, and surrogate keys for better caching. Mobile users saw a much faster experience, and international users got better performance.
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Fastly's edge cloud platform helped Yottaa improve e-commerce website speed and security. Yottaa moved from its own infrastructure to Fastly's... CDN, Compute, Next-Gen WAF, and Image Optimizer. This change led to a 40% improvement in time to first byte, 36% better start render, 20% faster page load, 8.8% higher overall conversion, and 15% more mobile conversions for clients. Fastly's tools also made security easier and freed up Yottaa's resources for new features.
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Fastly helps Yelp deliver fast, secure, and reliable experiences for millions of users worldwide. Yelp uses Fastly’s CDN to cache... pages, accelerate dynamic content, and enable real-time updates for reviews. Fastly’s DDoS mitigation and TLS termination protect user data and keep the site secure. Yelp’s engineering team benefits from real-time analytics and quick configuration changes, supporting agile workflows. Yelp reports faster time to first byte and improved performance, especially for users far from their servers.
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Fastly helped Foursquare improve API performance for their apps. Foursquare needed a flexible CDN to support real-time control and scalability.... Fastly's quick setup and custom VCL let Foursquare test and deploy changes fast. Moving SSL termination to the edge cut latency by about 150 milliseconds. Fastly's logging and DDoS protection made it easier for Foursquare to move into their own data center.
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Fastly helped Bending Spoons cut latency by 50% and save on egress costs. Bending Spoons manages digital products like Remini... and Evernote, serving 200 million users monthly. They needed a reliable, high-performance CDN and edge cloud platform for global scale. Fastly provided faster deployments, better caching, and strong support for Terraform and APIs. Remini saw the biggest gains, with Fastly reducing download times and improving user experience.
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Fastly helped Taboola, a global content recommendation platform, improve platform performance and stability. Taboola gained real-time stats and better synthetic... monitoring. Uptime increased by 12%. The platform is DevOps friendly and easy to configure. Taboola values Fastly's CDN, logging, and load balancer features.
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Fastly helped Trade Me, New Zealand’s largest online marketplace, deliver content faster as they moved from local data centers to the cloud. Trade Me needed... to reduce latency for their mostly New Zealand-based users after migrating servers to Australia. Fastly’s edge cloud platform and Next-Gen WAF improved site speed, security, and reliability. The solution enabled better customer experience, robust DDoS protection, and easier threat management. Trade Me also valued Fastly’s personalized support and are now testing Fastly Compute for serverless computing.
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Fastly helped Blackpepper handle a 400x surge in website traffic during the 2020 pandemic. Blackpepper used Fastly's CDN, image optimiser,... and WAF to speed up image and video delivery and boost security. The team migrated 80 sites and 2.5 billion monthly requests to Fastly in five weeks. Pages loaded much faster, and customers noticed the improvement. Fastly also improved visibility and made infrastructure changes easier for Blackpepper.
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Fastly helped Linktree, a SaaS platform, handle a surge of 4 million new users in three months. Linktree used Fastly’s... edge cloud platform and next-gen WAF to boost uptime from 96% to 99.999%. The Cloud WAF blocked fake accounts within minutes, improving security and reducing workload for the customer success team. Fastly’s CDN let Linktree scale quickly and deliver content with low latency worldwide. The team valued Fastly’s programmability and support, making it easier for more engineers to manage infrastructure.
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Fastly helped Dunelm, a leading UK home furnishings retailer, achieve a 978% improvement in homepage load speed. Dunelm used Fastly... CDN, Next-Gen WAF, and Bot Management to boost security and accelerate site updates. Developers increased deployment frequency from 1 to 200 per month. Basket performance improved by 23%. Fastly enabled secure, infrastructure-as-code workflows and real-time cache purging, enhancing both user experience and developer productivity.
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Fastly helped Dunelm speed up their website and mobile store. Dunelm switched to Fastly to support a big digital change.... They wanted faster page loads, better security, and quick site updates. After using Fastly, Dunelm saw a 978% improvement in homepage load speed and a 23% increase in basket performance. They also achieved a 200x increase in deployments and improved customer data protection. Fastly's real-time log streaming and edge computing made it easier for Dunelm's teams to work faster and safer.
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Fastly helped Wayfair improve site performance and reduce bandwidth costs. Wayfair needed a CDN with consistent performance, low latency, and... strong support. Fastly let Wayfair use custom caching rules for millions of product images. This made the customer experience faster and more reliable. Wayfair praised Fastly’s responsive support and ability to scale as the company grew.
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Fastly helped Boots UK improve their ecommerce site with full-page caching and real-time content updates. Boots used Fastly’s Custom VCL... and GeoIP detection to tailor shopping experiences by location and device. Fastly’s CDN protected Boots during high-traffic events, letting them scale and serve more content from the edge. Real-time analytics gave Boots insight into site health and performance. Boots praised Fastly’s support and self-service features for fast, flexible site management.
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Fastly helped 1stDibs speed up its image-rich e-commerce site. 1stDibs needed fast cache purges and better image management for millions... of product photos. Fastly's CDN, Image Optimizer, and Compute features delivered page loads under 200ms for 95% of users. 75% of users get delivery in under 50ms. 1stDibs saw improved SEO and a seamless user experience. The team can now easily manage images and run custom code at the edge.
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Fastly helped River Island improve its ecommerce website with a high-performance CDN, Next-Gen WAF, and bot management. River Island needed... faster page loads, better security, and easier developer tools. Fastly's CDN features like Cache Control and Custom VCL cut page-load times by 50-100 milliseconds. The Next-Gen WAF and bot management made security simpler and more effective. Developers now work faster and more easily with Fastly's tools. River Island can now innovate and deliver a better online shopping experience.
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Fastly helped THG, a global ecommerce and retail company, improve website speed and security. THG switched from a legacy CDN... to Fastly for better performance and developer control. After moving to Fastly, traffic increased by 20%-30% and page speed improved. Fastly's Next-Gen WAF reduced security escalations from several per week to nearly zero. Image Optimizer saved weeks of project time by speeding up image delivery. THG's engineers now focus on product creation instead of firefighting security issues.
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Fastly helped Brad's Deals speed up their website and emails. They used Fastly Compute, Image Optimizer, KV Store, and Next-Gen... WAF. Image Optimizer cut email image bandwidth by 50%. KV Store made redirects happen in 50 milliseconds, a 95% improvement. Next-Gen WAF blocked bad bots and fixed new threats fast. Brad's Deals now delivers deals faster and keeps users safe.
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Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF helped Winning Group, an Australian online retailer, improve security and visibility for their web properties. The company needed... better application layer protection and real-time insights as they grew. Fastly automated manual processes, reduced developer time, and provided a hands-off deployment. The dashboard gave new insights into traffic and attacks, improving app performance. Winning Group praised Fastly’s fast, personal support and now blocks unwanted traffic effectively.
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Fastly CDN helped MadeiraMadeira handle an 80% rise in ecommerce penetration in Brazil during the pandemic. The company switched to... Fastly two weeks before Black Friday 2019 for more bandwidth and better uptime. Fastly's custom VCL and image optimisation tools improved page load times and increased conversion rates by 20%. DDoS protection secured the site during high-traffic events. Fastly's solutions supported MadeiraMadeira's rapid growth and digital transformation.
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Fastly CDN helped Storytel scale its audiobook and ebook streaming service to over 2 million global subscribers. Storytel faced bandwidth... and performance issues as it expanded beyond the Nordics, especially in new markets like India. After a 6-month evaluation, Fastly delivered high cache hit ratios, reduced egress charges, and released significant data center capacity. Storytel now provides a seamless, high-quality listening experience worldwide, supported by Fastly's responsive customer support and flexible edge programming.
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Fastly helped Green Man Gaming switch from their old CDN provider in just two months. The company needed a new... CDN and WAF partner for better transparency and control. Fastly set up a flexible proof of concept and offered hands-on support. Green Man Gaming gained real-time visibility into traffic and threats. The migration was smooth, and the team now enjoys reliable service and clear reporting.
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Fastly’s Edge Cloud Platform helped Green Man Gaming switch from their old CDN provider. The company needed better transparency and... control for their global video game sales. Fastly set up a proof of concept and finished the migration in just two months. Green Man Gaming now enjoys clear reporting, strong security, and easy management. The team values Fastly’s support and the smooth, reliable service.
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Fastly helped Shazam scale its mobile app to support over 100 million monthly users. Shazam used Fastly's Instant Purge and... real-time analytics to deliver up-to-date music, lyrics, and album art quickly. Fastly's CDN let Shazam handle traffic spikes and make instant changes for advertising campaigns. Shazam improved user experience and reduced infrastructure strain with Fastly. Real-time streaming logs and analytics helped Shazam's team move faster and make better decisions.
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Fastly helps fuboTV deliver live and on-demand sports streaming with high reliability. fuboTV uses Fastly’s edge cloud network for fast... video delivery, API acceleration, and load balancing. During Super Bowl LII, fuboTV reached over 150,000 viewers with a record-low buffer rate of 0.49%. Fastly’s shielding feature protects fuboTV’s origins from traffic spikes and lowers costs. Real-time logs and responsive support help fuboTV maintain high availability and continuous deployment.
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Fastly helped Ticketmaster migrate 15+ years of content delivery rules from a legacy CDN in just 3 months. Ticketmaster cut delivery... costs by 50% after switching to Fastly. Developers gained the ability to make instant changes and rollbacks using Fastly’s dashboard and API. Real-time log streaming and easy integration with tools like Splunk and BigQuery improved visibility and performance. Fastly’s support and modular design empowered Ticketmaster’s teams to innovate and manage content delivery more efficiently.
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Fastly CDN helped ITVX handle record-breaking FIFA World Cup viewership. ITVX needed more bandwidth to support millions of viewers for... live events. Fastly onboarded and integrated their CDN in just 20 days. The solution let ITVX scale quickly and fix issues in real time. ITVX saw a 29% increase in monthly active users in six months. Fastly's support and fast response made a big impact during critical events.
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Fastly helps Paramount Global deliver streaming content worldwide. Paramount built a multi-CDN strategy focused on performance using Fastly. They use... Fastly APIs for CDN delivery and real-time logging. Paramount moved data processing and ETL jobs to Fastly's Compute@Edge, reducing client load. Fastly supports Paramount with strong developer tools and responsive support. Paramount values Fastly as a key partner for streaming innovation.
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Fastly helps Bell Media handle big traffic spikes and keep video streaming smooth. Bell Media uses Fastly's CDN, VCL, and... Compute to control traffic and fix problems fast. Developers can make changes quickly and roll them back in seconds. Fastly streaming logs help find and solve issues for users. Bell Media improved first-byte response time, making videos start faster and reducing buffering. Fastly support is quick and reliable, helping Bell Media deliver a seamless experience.
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Fastly's security solutions helped Gannett cut bandwidth usage by over 50% during the 2024 elections. The Next-Gen WAF and Bot... Management tools blocked bots and reduced cloud storage to 20% of peak usage. Gannett's site reliability team deployed Fastly to protect against malicious traffic and save costs. The platform enabled seamless deployments and improved troubleshooting. Developers gained more freedom and productivity with Fastly's integrated tools.
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Fastly helps Business Insider deliver fast, personalized news to 40 million monthly visitors. The site uses Fastly's Instant Purge, Custom... VCL, and real-time dashboard to update content instantly and serve fresh news worldwide. Fastly's CDN, powered by Varnish, lets Business Insider keep their configurations and reach readers globally. Editors, logged-in users, and visitors each get a tailored experience. Fastly's edge caching and analytics give Business Insider a competitive edge in digital media.
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Fastly helps The Guardian manage high traffic and breaking news with real-time content updates. The Guardian uses Fastly's Instant Purge... to remove outdated content in 150 milliseconds. During major events, Fastly shields origin servers from traffic spikes, keeping the site fast and reliable. Self-provisioning and the Fastly API let The Guardian deploy changes quickly and control their stack. Log streaming gives early warnings for issues. Fastly's edge logic supports global editions and device-specific content.
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Fastly helped Atresmedia improve live streaming for its TV and digital channels. Atresmedia used Fastly’s edge cloud network to reduce... latency and keep streaming reliable during big events. The company managed large traffic spikes with no downtime. Fastly’s Media Shield cut origin access costs by 60%. Atresmedia gained real-time control, fast configuration changes, and better visibility into streaming performance.
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Fastly's NextGen WAF and Bot Management helped Gannett cut bandwidth usage by over 50% during the 2024 US elections. Gannett faced rising... malicious traffic and bandwidth costs. Fastly's security tools blocked harmful bots and reduced cloud storage to 20% of peak usage. The tools are user-friendly and integrate with GitHub, making deployments easy. Gannett also saved money and improved reliability using Fastly's integrated platform.
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Fastly helped TF1, France’s top television network, deliver high-quality video streaming to millions of viewers worldwide. TF1 needed a global... CDN solution to handle traffic spikes and reach remote audiences. Fastly’s network and infrastructure-as-code features made integration easy for TF1’s small team. The solution enabled seamless scaling during major events like the 2023 Rugby World Cup. TF1 praised Fastly’s user interface and flexibility, which improved team efficiency and viewer experience.
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Fastly helps The Weather Company deliver weather forecasts and video to over 400 million users each month. The Weather Company... needed to handle huge spikes in traffic during severe weather. Fastly provided a resilient CDN, edge compute, and GraphQL at the edge. The company achieved 99.9% uptime for video delivery. Fastly enabled fast, reliable access to critical weather data for users.
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Fastly helped Network 10 deliver the Melbourne Cup live stream with no interruptions. The Fastly edge cloud network provided reliable,... high-performance streaming for over 680,000 concurrent viewers. Network 10 saw a 1400% increase in peak bandwidth and a 214% spike in live stream traffic. Fastly handled more than 50% of all race traffic and enabled quick changes and real-time insights. In 2021, Fastly managed 70% of Network 10’s traffic, a 40% year-on-year increase.
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Fastly helps Nine, Australia's largest media company, deliver fast and reliable digital content. Nine needed a CDN that supports rapid... publishing and modern engineering workflows. Fastly's edge cloud platform, instant configuration, and Terraform integration enabled sub-second changes and high cache hit ratios. Since 2020, Nine saw a 50% increase in users and subscribers. Fastly's features improved uptime, reduced costs, and kept content current for over 12 million readers.
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Watch Duty used Fastly to manage up to 100,000 requests per second during the LA wildfires. The platform achieved an... 85% cache hit rate and kept downtime to just one hour, even as monthly users soared to 10 million. Fastly's CDN and Next-Gen WAF helped Watch Duty block malicious actors and reduce backend load. The solution enabled Watch Duty to deliver real-time disaster information reliably during critical emergencies.
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Fastly helped Watch Duty handle huge spikes in traffic during California wildfires. Watch Duty used Fastly's CDN and Next-Gen WAF... to keep their app running with zero downtime, even at 100,000 requests per second. The service achieved an 85% cache hit rate and blocked malicious actors with Fastly's WAF. Fastly enabled Watch Duty to deliver real-time wildfire updates to millions of users. Watch Duty credits Fastly for their reliability and ability to scale during disasters.
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Fastly helped the Drupal Association improve website speed and reliability for millions of users. Drupal.org migrated to Fastly in under... two weeks and saw a 33% decrease in page load time. Fastly’s Origin Shield protected against traffic spikes and reduced operational costs. Instant Purge and Custom VCL let Drupal update content in 150 milliseconds, down from 45 minutes. Cache hit ratio increased from 70% to over 90%, making the site faster and more efficient.
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Fastly CDN helped Ruby Central manage 3 billion gem downloads per month for the Ruby community. Ruby Central needed a... reliable way to handle high traffic and ensure no downtime. Fastly's global network offloaded most of the traffic, making gem delivery fast and stable. Since 2013, Ruby Central has had zero downtime and no full outages. In March 2025, Fastly handled 51.28 billion requests and delivered 5.66 petabytes of data with a 98.94% hit ratio. The solution is cost-effective and easy to manage, letting Ruby Central focus on development and security.
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Fastly CDN and Compute helped the Rust Foundation scale its website to handle a 2-3x increase in demand. The foundation moved... 80% of its traffic to Fastly, serving up to 2.5 PB monthly with no downtime or performance issues. Fastly's observability dashboard gave the team clear metrics and insights. The solution saved time and money, letting the foundation focus on supporting the Rust community. The onboarding process was smooth, and Fastly's support was highly responsive.
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Fastly's CDN helps the Python Software Foundation deliver fast, reliable access to PyPI for 800,000 users. The small PSF team... manages 66 petabytes of monthly traffic with a 99% cache-hit ratio and over 1.2 trillion requests. Fastly's Fast Forward program provides free services, letting PSF save on egress costs and focus resources on the Python community. Fastly Fiddle speeds up development and problem solving. Fastly's security features protect PyPI from bad traffic and help PSF use less energy and bandwidth.
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Fastly helps Imgur deliver billions of images to over 130 million users each month. Imgur needed a CDN that could... handle high traffic and integrate with their stack. Fastly's Varnish-based platform lets Imgur control caching and deploy changes instantly. Imgur caches both static and dynamic content, serving 8,000 API requests per second and nearly 2 billion images daily. Fastly's real-time analytics give Imgur visibility into performance and help reduce requests to origin, saving money and improving user experience.
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Fastly helped WIRED launch a new, faster website with real-time content updates. WIRED used Fastly to make instant configuration changes... and improve site performance. During high-traffic events, Fastly's caching features let WIRED serve live blog updates quickly and reliably. Fastly's support team ensured a smooth transition during the site redesign. WIRED saw faster page load times and better reader experience worldwide. Editors gained more control over how content is served.
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Fastly helps wikiHow deliver fast, reliable content to over 150 million monthly visitors. wikiHow uses Fastly’s edge cloud network for... content delivery, DDoS mitigation, real-time logging, and shielding. When a wikiHow article went viral, traffic spiked 1540x, but Fastly’s CDN kept performance high. Fastly’s features let wikiHow update articles in real time and serve mobile users quickly. Real-time logging gives wikiHow deep insights into user behavior and site performance.
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Fastly helped Wenner Media improve site uptime and resilience for its brands like Rolling Stone and Us Weekly. Wenner faced frequent... site outages during high-traffic events, risking ad revenue and user experience. Fastly enabled instant editorial updates, real-time analytics, and flexible CDN configuration changes. Wenner achieved 75% savings in overall operations costs. The new site is faster, more mobile friendly, and allows rapid content updates during major news events.
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Fastly helped 7digital improve music streaming with a modern CDN. 7digital needed real-time CDN updates and better control. Fastly gave... them instant configuration changes and strong support. Streaming Miss reduced time to first byte for large audio files. 90% of requests are now cached at the edge, with the rest seeing TTFB drop to 400-500 ms. Real-time analytics and custom VCL let 7digital monitor and control access, helping them scale as their user base grew.
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Fastly helps JW Player deliver video to over 1 billion users worldwide. JW Player used Fastly's CDN and Media Shield... to handle a 900% increase in requests per second, from 4,000 to 40,000. Media Shield reduced origin costs and simplified their tech stack. Fastly's On-the-Fly Packager and Terraform integration made deployments faster and easier. Real-time log streaming with Datadog integration saved weeks of development time for monitoring.
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Fastly’s edge cloud platform helped RVU standardize technology across its market comparison brands after acquisitions. RVU used Fastly to create... a single, secure layer for all brands, improving performance and compliance. Developers onboarded new brands faster, sometimes within a week, and used features like WAF, real-time logging, and custom VCL. Fastly enabled advanced caching, A/B testing, and automation, reducing single points of failure. RVU’s team now manages infrastructure as code and quickly adapts to new challenges.
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Fastly helped Canstar make its website faster and more secure. Canstar used Fastly's Next-Gen WAF, CDN, and Compute to lower... costs and save time. The DevOps team migrated in less than two weeks. Security reporting became easier with Fastly dashboards. Canstar engineers used their preferred programming languages with Fastly Compute. The company improved site speed, security, and cost efficiency by consolidating tools on the Fastly platform.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helped CommonBond secure their online student loan refinancing platform. CommonBond needed strong security for their AWS-based applications.... They found AWS WAF hard to manage and lacking modern attack detection. Fastly’s solution was easy to deploy and manage, fitting their lean team. The flexible deployment and DevOps integration support future growth and multi-cloud needs.
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Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF helped Bambora, now part of Worldline, secure online payment processing in AWS. Bambora switched from a costly... CDN WAF and AWS WAF to Fastly for better application layer protection. Fastly’s solution stopped attacks like credential stuffing and business logic abuse. Bambora gained real-time monitoring and scalable security. The Next-Gen WAF reduced operational costs and improved flexibility for their cloud environment.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helps Betterment secure its CI/CD pipeline. Betterment needed to protect customer data and financial assets without slowing... performance. The solution auto-scales and blocks attacks, reducing manual work for security teams. Betterment uses Power Rules to stop API abuse and account takeovers. The team saw zero false positives and improved visibility. Security and operations teams now work more efficiently and keep customer data safe.
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Fastly helps New Relic deploy software updates in real time. New Relic uses Fastly for instant CDN configuration changes and... edge TLS termination. Fastly's intuitive API and developer focus match New Relic's engineering culture. With Fastly, New Relic can push updates several times a day and see results instantly. This improves performance and control for New Relic's SaaS analytics platform.
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Fastly CDN and Next-Gen WAF helped Magnolia improve digital experience delivery and security. Magnolia needed an embedded CDN to handle... domain certificates, DDoS mitigation, scaling, and caching. Fastly was chosen for its API-first approach, scalability, and strong support. Magnolia integrated Fastly’s WAF to block threats like SQL injections and OWASP Top 10 attacks. The solution reduced false positives and improved reporting. Magnolia now offers enhanced security and performance to its enterprise customers.
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Fastly Compute helped LaunchDarkly cut feature flag initialization time from over one second to just 25 milliseconds. LaunchDarkly used Compute@Edge... to move flag evaluation closer to users, improving speed and reliability worldwide. The company achieved a 98% cache hit rate and now serves up to 100% of production polling traffic using Compute. Fastly’s Enterprise Support enabled quick implementation and ongoing stability. LaunchDarkly engineers say Fastly Compute is reliable and easy to use, letting them focus on new features.
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Filestack used Fastly to scale its file management platform. They needed a CDN to handle rapid growth and added Fastly’s... web application firewall and Compute for security. Fastly’s instant purging, custom VCL, and high-density POPs improved performance. Filestack scaled data transfer from 77 terabytes monthly to 18 petabytes annually. Fastly’s TLS management let Filestack grow from a dozen to hundreds of certificates, saving time and effort. Security and file verification now run at the edge, reducing infrastructure load.
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Fastly's Next-Gen WAF helped Duolingo block a DDoS attack of 39 million requests in five seconds. The platform improved site... resilience and reduced engineering hours spent on security incidents. Developers now deploy services faster and with more confidence. Fastly dashboards give Duolingo instant visibility into traffic spikes, saving hours of troubleshooting. Customizable security rules and expert support from Fastly's CSOC team provide peace of mind and operational focus.
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Fastly helped Skillsoft scale video delivery by 400% during a surge in online learning. Skillsoft used Fastly’s on-the-fly packaging to... deliver video with less latency and faster load times. The solution let Skillsoft avoid storing multiple content versions and kept uptime high. Skillsoft’s developers made real-time changes without waiting for support. With Fastly’s enterprise support, Skillsoft ensured 24/7 availability and fast response to incidents.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helped Duolingo stop DDoS attacks fast. The app saw a big drop in attack traffic in less... than a week. Developers now deploy services faster and feel safer. Fastly dashboards save hours of engineering time by making issues easy to spot. Duolingo customizes security rules for different paths and uses penalty boxes for failed logins. Fastly’s team responds quickly and helps prevent incidents before they start.
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Fastly helps Outbrain deliver content and ads quickly and securely worldwide. Outbrain uses Fastly Delivery, Next-Gen WAF, and Managed Security... Service to block attacks and keep their network safe. Fastly’s tools let Outbrain stop bad traffic at the edge and keep their service running fast. Outbrain’s security team saves time and can focus on business growth. Fastly’s dashboards help show the value of security to company leaders.
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Fastly helped Marfeel improve mobile user experience for digital publishers. Marfeel used Fastly's CDN and edge cloud to cut load... times from over 10 seconds to just milliseconds. Fastly's Origin Shield let Marfeel handle more traffic without scaling up their own servers. Marfeel gained better control and real-time observability, making it easier to debug and support customers. Fastly's global network also boosted Marfeel's credibility with new clients.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helped Maritz secure 90% of their applications across many business units. Maritz needed a simple, effective web... application firewall to meet PCI DSS compliance and support many tech stacks. Signal Sciences' easy deployment and automated blocking let Maritz expand coverage quickly without extra staff. The SOC can now block attacks automatically and see threats in real time. Teams gained better visibility, faster response, and saved time on manual investigations.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF and Bot Management helped JetBlue cut unwanted bot traffic by 95%. The airline migrated 35 sites in... just 3 days before a major holiday season. Fastly's tools reduced false positives and manual work, improving security accuracy and response times. JetBlue saw better website performance, lower server loads, and cost savings. The solution preserved bandwidth during high-traffic fare sales, keeping customers and leadership satisfied.
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Fastly helped Strawberry migrate from a legacy on-prem platform to a modern cloud-based solution. Strawberry used Fastly CDN and Next-Gen... WAF to boost website speed and security. Landing page load times improved by over 40%, and user experience scores rose by 66%. Organic visits reached 2.44 million after launch, with 62 million SERP exposures. Net Promoter Score increased from 61 to 81 after the migration.
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Fastly helps GIPHY deliver billions of GIFs, stickers, and clips every day. GIPHY uses Fastly's CDN, logging, and Next-Gen WAF... to cut costs and boost performance. Fastly reduces GIPHY's data transfer costs by keeping a high cache hit ratio and blocking malicious traffic at the edge. Real-time logs from Fastly power GIPHY's analytics and trending feeds. Fastly's support and developer tools let GIPHY stay agile and build new features quickly.
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Fastly helped Slate cut content purge times from 15 minutes to under 5 seconds. Slate used Fastly’s edge cloud network... to speed up updates and support its Supporting Cast podcast platform. Fastly’s surrogate key purge lets Slate control access to exclusive podcast content for subscribers. Developers deploy changes faster with Fastly’s CI/CD compatibility. Fastly’s Image Optimizer and logging tools improved image handling and analytics. Slate’s team values Fastly’s responsive support and ongoing innovation.
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Fastly helped Spread Group secure and scale its global fashion and lifestyle platform. Spread Group used Fastly CDN to handle... over 6.17 billion monthly requests, speed up delivery, and enable rapid feature releases. Facing complex cybersecurity needs, Spread Group adopted Fastly Next-Gen WAF for flexible, high-performance protection. The WAF blocked only malicious requests, fit smoothly with existing systems, and offered analytics and fast support. Spread Group saw improved security, low latency, and better business agility.
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Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF helped Pronovias Group stop unwanted bot traffic. The solution used rate limiting and advanced filters to keep... sites secure without slowing them down. Pronovias also used GeoIP to track request sources and Image Optimizer to speed up image loading. The group’s global ecommerce portals now run faster and are more secure. Fastly’s tools let Pronovias manage traffic and protect their brand’s online experience.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helped One Medical secure patient data in the cloud. One Medical needed a security solution that fit... their cloud-first strategy and reduced false positives. Fastly offered easy deployment and real-time protection. The tool improved visibility, helped stop attacks quickly, and supported business cases for more security hires. One Medical now blocks threats in real time and keeps sensitive data safe.
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Fastly helps Hoodoo Digital deliver better customer experiences with Adobe Experience Manager. Hoodoo uses Fastly’s edge cloud platform for faster... site performance, reliable uptime, and built-in security. Platform TLS and Fastly API let Hoodoo automate certificate management for clients like Pacific Dental Services. This automation cut certificate provisioning from weeks to instant. Hoodoo’s clients now see faster page loads, better engagement, and improved security.
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Fastly helps RealtyNinja deliver fast, secure, and up-to-date real estate websites. RealtyNinja uses Fastly to update over 1,000 sites with... fresh listings and optimize more than 80 million images each month. Fastly’s Instant Purge and surrogate key purge keep content current and protect against legal risks. Image Optimization at the edge reduces latency and simplifies RealtyNinja’s operations. Fastly TLS ensures security and helps RealtyNinja’s sites maintain strong Google page ranks.
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Fastly helped Shoptimize improve scalability and performance for their D2C platform. Shoptimize faced latency issues and high costs with previous... vendors. Fastly's edge cloud platform and WAF delivered high cache hit ratios and reduced latency. During a 10x traffic spike, Fastly kept Shoptimize's infrastructure available and secure. Shoptimize achieved 95-98% cache hit ratios and a 30% improvement in page load times using Fastly's Image Optimizer.
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Fastly helped Gannett speed up content delivery and stay first to publish breaking news. Gannett used Fastly’s Instant Purge to... push content live in 150 milliseconds, cutting egress costs by 35%. The team built custom load balancing with Fastly’s API, handling big traffic spikes for news events. USA Today became the fastest major U.S. news site, with Largest Contentful Paint at 0.48 seconds. Developers now deploy config changes in under five seconds, a 98.86% improvement.
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Fastly helped Deliveroo improve global site load times by 7%, with some regions seeing up to 50% faster speeds. This led to... a 1% increase in site conversion. Deliveroo used Fastly to scale for demand spikes and customize their CDN setup. Fastly enabled secure online ordering by managing TLS at the edge. Deliveroo saw better throughput, redundancy, and a smooth migration process.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF helped DoorDash secure its platform as it grew quickly. DoorDash had problems with false positives and high... maintenance using AWS WAF and Splunk. Fastly's solution deployed in minutes and gave better visibility and blocking with no false positives. DoorDash now uses customizable rules to block bots and business logic attacks. The platform integrates with custom tools and supports cloud and DevOps teams.
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Fastly CDN helped Kubernetes scale its website and binary downloads to meet global demand. The Kubernetes team needed speed, reliability,... and visibility for over 90 million monthly requests and 1 PB of bandwidth. Fastly provided observability tools, low egress costs, and seamless cutover for users. The team now tracks traffic, optimizes delivery, and quickly resolves issues. Fastly's global network ensures reliable access for users worldwide.
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Fastly helped cohost, a nonprofit social media platform, move away from Cloudflare to a more ethical and effective CDN and WAF solution. Fastly's CDN, Next-Gen... WAF, and Image Optimizer improved image delivery, blocked 270,000 unwanted requests weekly, and eliminated false positives. The migration was fast, with 90% of traffic moved in under an hour and no downtime. Fastly's tools reduced infrastructure strain, saved time, and let cohost focus on building their platform.
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Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF helps LeanTaaS secure their cloud-based APIs and web services. LeanTaaS needed real-time security and compliance for their... healthcare software. Fastly’s solution gave them deep visibility and blocked threats, including zero-day attacks. The team deployed it in under 40 minutes and integrated it with their CI/CD pipeline. LeanTaaS now meets HIPAA compliance and protects patient data without slowing development.
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Fastly Next-Gen WAF and CDN help amazee. io deliver 99.99% uptime for its customers. Before Fastly, false positives and alert...fatigue were a problem. After deploying Fastly, up to 80% of unwanted traffic is blocked before reaching applications. This reduces infrastructure costs and improves security. Fastly's tools let amazee.io make changes quickly and test solutions safely. Enterprise support from Fastly gives amazee.io fast help when needed.
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Fastly helped loveholidays improve their website speed and customer experience. The company used Fastly’s edge cloud, CDN, and image optimizer... to boost performance and reliability. They saw a 51% improvement in First Contentful Paint and reduced time-to-first-byte by 80%. Conversion rates from landing pages increased by 11% in about six weeks. Real-time log streaming and A/B testing at the edge let loveholidays innovate and personalize their site for users.
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