Company Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

• Mission: Cloudflare aims to improve the security, performance, and reliability of anything connected to the Internet.

• Founded: 2009

• Founders: Matthew Prince, Lee Holloway, and Michelle Zatlyn

• Key People:

• Matthew Prince (Co-founder & CEO)

• Michelle Zatlyn (Co-founder, President & COO)

• Lee Holloway (Co-founder, previously Chief Technical Officer)

• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Cloudflare is known for providing content delivery network (CDN) services, Internet security, and distributed domain name server (DNS) services that sit between the visitor and the Cloudflare user's hosting provider, acting as a reverse proxy for websites.

Products

1. Connectivity Cloud:

• Description: A unified platform that enables businesses to deliver, protect, and innovate everywhere with enhanced connectivity, security, and performance capabilities.

• Key Features:

• Comprehensive IT and security visibility and control across on-premises, public cloud, SaaS, and Internet environments.

• Enhanced security features such as managing attack surfaces and reducing vendor tool sprawl.

• Improved network and application performance.

2. SSE and SASE Services:

• Description: Services that connect and secure employees, contractors, devices, networks, apps, and data, regardless of their location.

• Key Features:

• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) capabilities.

• Security Service Edge (SSE) components.

• Enhanced device and network security features.

3. App and Infrastructure Services:

• Description: Provides enhanced security, reliability, and performance for digital products and services globally.

• Key Features:

• Advanced security protocols for application delivery.

• Infrastructure reliability enhancements.

• Optimized application performance.

4. Developer Services:

• Description: Tools and services that help developers build and deploy full-stack applications with integrated compute, storage, and networking.

• Key Features:

• Simple and efficient application deployment processes.

• Integrated development tools with robust networking capabilities.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• Cloudflare has introduced a new study indicating the Total Economic Impact™ of its Connectivity Cloud, claiming a 238% ROI with added security benefits over three years.

• New Features:

• Cloudflare recently acquired Kivera to integrate simple, preventative cloud security features into its SASE platform, enhancing the overall security offering.

• Partnerships and Collaborations:

• Cloudflare has established a sponsorship and partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to serve both as a technology partner and an official sponsor.

• Collaborations with Porsche Informatik to navigate evolving regional data compliance and localization regulations.

• Industry Recognition:

• Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Application Platforms.

• Named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Bot Management Software, Q3 2024.

• Identified as a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Edge Delivery Services.

The provided information offers a comprehensive insight into Cloudflare's business operations, key offerings, and recent strategic movements. Absent specifics regarding the number of employees or detailed financial data limit the depth of certain areas of this report.