Fastly Partners with Experian to Secure AI-Driven Commerce
Event summary
- Experian added Fastly to its Agent Trust™ ecosystem on July 24, 2026.
- The partnership aims to verify AI agents and authorize transactions in real time.
- Fastly's edge cloud platform extends Experian’s trust framework to the network edge.
- AI agents influenced $262 billion in holiday sales during 2025, per Salesforce.
The big picture
The partnership aligns with the rapid growth of agentic commerce, where AI agents are increasingly involved in transactions. McKinsey projects AI agents could drive up to $1 trillion in U.S. commerce by 2030, making trust and verification critical for businesses. Experian’s Agent Trust ecosystem aims to establish a foundation for secure, autonomous interactions, while Fastly provides the edge infrastructure needed for real-time authorization.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- The pace at which enterprises integrate AI agent trust solutions into existing infrastructure.
- Regulatory Impact
- How evolving regulations on autonomous commerce may affect the Agent Trust ecosystem.
- Competitive Dynamics
- Whether Experian and Fastly can sustain leadership as AI commerce infrastructure matures.
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