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Fastly unveils emissions dashboard for ANZ firms’ compliance

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Fastly has launched a sustainability dashboard to help Australian and New Zealand firms comply with mandatory supply chain emissions reporting regulations.
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Fastly earns seventh consecutive Gartner choice for cloud WAAP

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Fastly has secured its seventh consecutive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice award for Cloud WAAP, praised for its Next-Gen WAF by 130 verified reviewers.
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How edge became an indispensable part of modern application design

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More developers now integrate edge infrastructure from the start, enhancing application performance by caching content closer to users globally.
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Exclusive: Fastly’s Simon Wistow on AI bots changing the web

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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AI bots now generate up to 80% of web traffic on some sites, raising major risks for digital businesses over infrastructure strain and content control.
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Exclusive: Fastly’s Randy Reddig on AI bots and disruption

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Fastly's Randy Reddig reveals AI bots now drive much web traffic, disrupting media models and pushing publishers toward new edge-based solutions.
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AI bots drive 80% of bot traffic, straining web resources

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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AI crawlers now account for 80% of bot traffic, with Meta leading, placing huge strain on web resources and raising concerns over data bias and security risks.
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DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
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Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.
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Kip Compton appointed CEO as Fastly reaffirms 2025 guidance

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Kip Compton has been named CEO of Fastly, replacing Todd Nightingale, with the company reaffirming its 2025 financial guidance amid the leadership change.
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Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
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Defending the Cloud from the Edge

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.
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Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Fastly's recent study reveals users of its Application Security Solutions enjoy USD $6.04 million in benefits over three years, marking a 235% ROI.
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Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
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Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Fastly has launched updates to its Bot Management service, enhancing online security while improving user experiences by reducing reliance on CAPTCHAs.
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Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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Change in CISO liability policies at 93% of businesses

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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A survey by Fastly reveals 93% of organisations have revised policies to alleviate Chief Information Security Officers' liability, influenced by tightening regulations.
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Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.
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Fastly unveils AI Accelerator for Azure AI & ChatGPT

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Fastly has launched its AI Accelerator, promising nine times faster response times for AI applications, now supporting Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and OpenAI ChatGPT.
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Cyber recovery times in Aus & NZ rise, firms boost spend

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A Fastly report reveals Australian and New Zealand firms now take an average of seven months to recover from cyber incidents, prompting increased security spending.