CDN & Delivery
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Is purging still the hardest problem in computer science?
One of the most common reasons for customers sending support tickets to Fastly is for help with purging content from cache - either it stays too long, or doesn't stay long enough. We have the best purging mechanism of any edge network, so what's going on?
Level up your images: JPEG XL now supported by Image Optimizer
Learn more about how Fastly's Image Optimizer works with JPEG XL to significantly reduce image size without losing data or impacting performance.
Origin Offload: A measure of CDN efficiency for reducing egress cost
Cache hit ratio shouldn't be the only metric you use to understand CDN performance. In this post, we'll explore the importance of Origin Offload.
It’s free, instant, and yours! Fastly’s free developer accounts are here
We’re excited to announce free developer accounts. You can instantly get started and take advantage of the most developer-friendly edge platform in the world.
Build a “For You” recommendation page in an hour with Fastly
On this episode of Fastly Developers Live, we discuss the importance of curating a personalized "For You" page using Fastly.
Unlocking Cost Savings: The Benefits of Moving to a Modern CDN Provider
Boost your business's performance and save on operational costs with a modern CDN. Find out how a CDN can help you achieve your goals and cut down expenses.
Time’s up! How RPKI ROAs perpetually are about to expire
In this post, we'll dig deeper into the mechanics of RPKI to understand how the cryptographic chain contributes to the effective expiration date of a ROA.
Fastly drives improved internet routing security with global push to adopt RPKI
Fastly actively supports and participates in IETF, driving network security standards. Learn how we're enhancing routing security and improving industry standards for a safer Internet.
Getting started with Fastly CDN is easier than ever with Glitch
With Glitch, it is now even easier to deliver your website traffic using Fastly. We're excited to share our first developer guide to get onboarded with ease.
3 performance benefits every CDN should have
Many CDNs offer the same types of services, but not all are created equal. An online business' success depends on a modern, efficient CDN that can serve content fast.
5 tips for creating speedier, more sustainable websites with Fastly
How can Fastly help improve website performance and digital sustainability? Check out these five key recommendations.
Firefox and Fastly take another step toward a privacy upgrade for the internet
Fastly and Mozilla are taking another important step toward a more secure and private internet with Firefox’s adoption of Fastly as an Oblivious HTTP (OHTTP).
Delivering Super Bowl for more than a decade -- and breaking records in the process
2023 marks the 11th year of Fastly’s involvement in the Super Bowl. Back in 2013, we secured dedicated bandwidth to online businesses advertising throughout the game. However, since 2018 Fastly has been actively involved in delivering the live Super Bowl stream from broadcasters to millions of online viewers around the globe.
HTTP/3 and QUIC free for all customers | Fastly
QUIC version 1 is officially formalized, and QUIC deployments will now move away from using temporary draft versions to the newly minted version 1.
Fastly named Leader in commercial CDN by IDC MarketScape | Fastly
We are honored to announce that Fastly has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Commercial CDN Services 2022 Vendor Assessment.
OSM uses CDN for instant updates | Fastly
OpenStreetMap, a member of our open-source program, moved from a proprietary content delivery network to ours and saw improvements in speed, customizability, and innovation.
Fastly's 2021 in Review
In this post, we’ll take a look back at the past year through the eyes of our edge cloud network to explore what we saw across new protocol adoption, security initiatives, network growth, and more.
30 Years of Web: Future Demands
As we look back to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the website, it’s also worth thinking about the next 30 years. There are a couple of areas where we — as engineers, developers, and builders in general — can champion innovation, mainly around architecture and security.
COVID boosts traffic across industries | Fastly
Increased internet usage due to COVID-19 drove a ‘COVID bump’ in traffic across certain industry verticals, including digital media publishing, education, and social media.
Improving network availability with Precision Path
Fastly introduces Precision Path to address short-lived network congestion issues, for improved protection from transient provider issues for origin server requests, and a more robust delivery of content to your end users.
