Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) operates a cloud platform that provides edge computing, content delivery network (CDN) services and security solutions for modern digital applications. The company’s infrastructure is designed to accelerate web and application performance by caching content closer to end users, reducing latency and improving reliability. Fastly’s platform supports dynamic content delivery and real-time updates, making it a popular choice for media streaming, e-commerce, software distribution and highly interactive websites.
Central to Fastly’s offering is its suite of products that includes content caching, image optimization, video streaming support and next-generation application firewalls. The company’s edge cloud compute services enable developers to run custom logic at the network edge, enabling personalized experiences and fast API responses. Fastly also provides DDoS mitigation, bot management and web application security to protect customer applications against evolving threats without routing traffic through centralized data centers.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fastly has built a global network of points of presence (PoPs) across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Its platform is designed for high availability and fault tolerance, with real-time visibility and detailed analytics that empower customers to monitor performance and troubleshoot issues instantly. Over the years, Fastly has established relationships with leading digital brands, publishers, streaming services and technology firms, often partnering with cloud providers and application development platforms to deliver integrated solutions.
At the helm of Fastly’s management team is Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bixby, who oversees strategy, product innovation and customer engagement. Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Artur Bergman remains closely involved in defining the company’s technical roadmap and maintaining its edge computing architecture. Fastly’s leadership emphasizes open standards, developer-friendly tools and a commitment to transparency around performance metrics and outage communications. Through continuous network expansion and feature development, the company seeks to address the evolving demands of digital businesses for speed, security and flexibility at the edge.
