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Fastly
Enterprise CDN with sub-150ms global cache purging for B2B sites publishing time-sensitive content.
At a glance
- Best for
- performance-focused
- Type
- platform
- Pricing
- paid
- Main use case
- Enterprise-grade CDN for high-traffic B2B WordPress sites needing instant cache purging and edge logic.
- Workflow stage
- Website Foundation
Overview
Fastly is an enterprise edge cloud platform used by major media, e-commerce, and SaaS companies for real-time CDN, DDoS protection, and edge computing. While primarily an enterprise-tier product, Fastly is relevant for B2B companies running high-traffic WordPress sites where fine-grained cache control and real-time purging are business requirements. Fastly’s instant cache purging (under 150ms globally) is a differentiator for WordPress sites that publish time-sensitive content and cannot tolerate stale cache serving incorrect information to prospects. Fastly’s developer-centric VCL configuration language offers control beyond what standard CDNs provide.
Key features
- Sub-150ms global cache purge for instant content updates
- VCL (Varnish Configuration Language) for granular cache control
- Real-time log streaming and analytics
- DDoS mitigation and bot management
- Edge computing via Compute@Edge
- SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliance support
Common use cases
- Enterprise B2B publishing pricing pages that must be accurate immediately after changes
- High-traffic WordPress product announcement sites
- Companies requiring HIPAA or SOC 2 compliant CDN infrastructure
Why it matters for B2B
B2B companies publishing pricing pages, product updates, or time-sensitive announcements need confidence that CDN cache is purged immediately when content changes. Fastly's sub-150ms global purge means updated content reaches all global visitors within seconds — preventing outdated pricing or product information from reaching prospects at critical decision moments.
Pros
- Fastest cache purge speed in the enterprise CDN market
- Highly programmable edge with VCL for complex custom logic
- Strong compliance certifications for regulated industries
Limitations
- Enterprise pricing u2014 not suitable for small or mid-market B2B teams
- Complex configuration requires engineering expertise
- No self-service free tier for testing