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Fastly API Management Boosts Gannett | USA TODAY Network's Global Response Times and Scalability
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Construction Management
- Infrastructure Inspection
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Gannett | USA TODAY Network, the largest local-to-national digital media organization in the U.S., faced the challenge of delivering news quickly and smoothly across the globe. The company required a network that could handle high traffic levels, especially during breaking news, without disruptions for end users. They also needed to be able to scale globally, integrate next-gen innovations effortlessly, and support a developer-first mindset. The company's business happens worldwide, necessitating a network that can deliver as efficiently in Europe or Asia as it does in the U.S. Furthermore, they needed to take advantage of cutting-edge technology and support developers in getting new products and enhancements into production safely and swiftly.
About The Customer
Gannett | USA TODAY Network is the country's largest local-to-national digital media organization. It includes its flagship brand, Gannett | USA TODAY Network, and more than 200 local news outlets in 43 states. The company's business happens across the globe, requiring a network that can deliver news just as quickly and smoothly in Europe or Asia as it does in the U.S. The company approached Fastly due to its reputation as a developer-first organization, and it has built a multi-tenant platform supporting more than 15 teams.
The Solution
Fastly API Management was chosen as the solution to Gannett | USA TODAY Network's challenges. Fastly's platform and people were able to support the company's growth and success in three primary ways: the capacity to scale globally, effortless integration of next-gen innovations, and a developer-first mindset. Fastly's infrastructure allowed Gannett | USA TODAY Network to expand and scale out, serving traffic reliably wherever they do business. Fastly also helped the company move fast to take advantage of cutting-edge technology, including the Fastly Edge Rate Limiting web interface and the Fastly Next-Gen WAF to enhance and fine-tune security for its origin servers. Fastly's developer-first organization supported developers in getting new products and enhancements into production safely and swiftly.
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