Fastly Recognized as Leader in 2026 IDC MarketScape for WAAP Platforms
Event summary
- Fastly named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Web Application and API Protection Platforms.
- Company reported a 98.7% annual revenue retention rate for FY 2025 and 117% LTM net retention rate as of June 30, 2026.
- Fastly's security portfolio includes Next-Gen WAF, Bot Management, DDoS Protection, API Security, AI Firewall, and Client-Side Protection.
- IDC highlighted Fastly's patent-pending deception technology and cross-customer threat intelligence capabilities.
The big picture
Fastly's recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape underscores the growing importance of integrated security solutions in the edge cloud platform market. As bot traffic and AI-driven threats continue to rise, the ability to offer comprehensive protection while maintaining performance will be critical. Fastly's focus on combining delivery, security, and compute at the edge positions it well to capitalize on these trends, particularly among enterprises managing complex, AI-native applications.
What we're watching
- Market Differentiation
- How Fastly's integrated security and edge compute capabilities will position it against competitors in the evolving WAAP market.
- Customer Retention
- Whether Fastly can sustain its high net retention rates amid increasing competition and evolving security threats.
- AI Security Trends
- The pace at which AI-driven security solutions will become table stakes in the WAAP platform space.
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