Riverbed SteelHead vs. Fastly

SteelHead is recognized as the premier solution for optimizing the speed at which applications are delivered in Hybrid WAN settings. Its WAN optimization features provide users with valuable insights into the performance of applications and networks, along with a clear view of the end-user experience. By consolidating metrics on network, application, and user performance, IT teams are empowered to detect and address potential issues before they adversely affect users. The solution's application-aware strategy, paired with a diverse range of network services and intent-based path selection driven by business-oriented global policies, significantly enhances organizational control. This not only boosts business agility but also allows for a more responsive approach to fluctuating demands. Ultimately, this comprehensive strategy equips organizations to swiftly and effectively navigate the ever-changing technological landscape and meet user expectations. Additionally, the ongoing evolution of SteelHead's features promises to keep pace with future challenges, ensuring long-term relevance in a competitive market.

The leading edge cloud platform available today empowers developers, fosters customer connections, and facilitates business growth. Our innovative solution is crafted to enhance both your existing technology and your teams' capabilities. By moving data and applications closer to users at the network's edge, our platform significantly boosts the performance of your websites and applications. Fastly's highly customizable CDN enables you to tailor content delivery right where it's needed most. Users will appreciate having immediate access to the information they seek. Our robust Points of Presence (POPs), equipped with solid-state drives (SSDs), are strategically positioned in well-connected areas across the globe. This setup allows for extended caching periods, minimizing the need to retrieve data from the original source. Instant Purge and batch purging through surrogate keys enable rapid caching and invalidation of dynamic content, ensuring that you can always deliver up-to-date news, inventory levels, and weather updates. With such capabilities, your platform is not only efficient but also adaptable to ever-evolving user demands.