Company Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.



Company Overview



  • Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

  • Mission of the Company: Empowering the Internet to be a better place.

  • Founded: In 2009 by Matthew Prince, Michelle Zatlyn, and Lee Holloway.

  • Key People:

  • Matthew Prince: Co-founder and CEO

  • Michelle Zatlyn: Co-founder and President

  • Douglas Kramer: General Counsel

  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA

  • Number of Employees: No specific data available

  • Revenue: No specific data available

  • Known For: Cloudflare is known for providing a wide range of web optimization, security services, and Internet infrastructure solutions.


Products



  • Web Performance and Security Solutions:

  • Key Features:

  • Offers Content Delivery Network (CDN) services to improve website performance.

  • Provides DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall (WAF) services to enhance security.

  • Includes Argo Smart Routing to optimize Internet traffic routes.


  • Connectivity Cloud Services:

  • High-Level Description: A unified platform offering secure and performant connectivity for teams, applications, and devices worldwide.

  • Key Features:

  • Simplifies management of IT and Internet security operations.

  • Accelerates app and network performance while enabling rapid development.


  • Zero Trust Services:

  • High-Level Description: Provides Zero Trust Security solutions to ensure only authenticated users can access certain systems.

  • Key Features:

  • Identity-based security policies.

  • Enhances security and resilience against potential threats.


Recent Developments



  • New Product Launches:

  • Cloudflare has introduced new solutions aimed at bolstering their cloud security offerings, such as acquiring Kivera to integrate preventative cloud security into their SASE platform.


  • New Features Added to Existing Products:

  • Expanded capabilities in app and infrastructure security, particularly focusing on Zero Trust Network Access.


  • New Partnerships and Collaborations:

  • Partnered with Porsche Informatik for managing traffic and cloud migration tasks.

  • Sponsorship partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard.


Cloudflare continues to position itself through significant product innovations and strategic partnerships, strengthening its foothold in delivering cutting-edge Internet security and performance solutions globally.