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Market Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.



Company Overview



  • Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

  • Mission: No explicit mission statement provided in the data.

  • Founded: Cloudflare was founded in 2009.

  • Founders: The company was founded by Matthew Prince, Lee Holloway, and Michelle Zatlyn.

  • Key People: The data does not provide specific information on current key people.

  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Company Recognition: Cloudflare is known for providing a wide range of services including web security, DDoS protection, content delivery network (CDN) services, and domain name server (DNS) services. The company has been recognized for its "light branch, heavy cloud" architecture. It is listed in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE and was highlighted as a strong performer in The Forrester Wave™: Bot Management Software, Q3 2024. Additionally, it was named a leader in the 2023 IDC MarketScape: Zero Trust Network Access.


Products



  • Connectivity Cloud: This platform offers unified services to enhance connectivity, security, and performance across users, applications, and networks. Key features include:

  • Security: Improves security posture by reducing attack surfaces.

  • Speed: Enhance application and network performance.

  • Cost Efficiency: Helps reduce costs and complexity.


  • SASE and SSE Services: These services secure personnel, gadgets, networks, apps, and data across all potential environments, like on-prem and cloud.


  • App and Infrastructure Services: These provide security, reliability, and enhanced performance for digital products globally.


  • Developer Services: Enables developers to build and deploy full-stack applications with integrated compute, storage, and networking solutions.


Recent Developments



  • Acquisitions:

  • Kivera: Cloudflare acquired Kivera to enhance cloud security on its SASE platform.

  • BastionZero: This acquisition allowed Cloudflare to add Zero Trust infrastructure access to its SASE platform.


  • Anniversaries & Cultural Notes:

  • Celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Founder’s Letter expressing commitment to enhancing the internet.


  • Reports & Thought Leadership:

  • Published several reports including:

  • The 2024 Application Security Report, highlighting threats to web applications and APIs.

  • The 2024 Global Security Brief, discussing trends in cyber threats.

  • The 2024 ESG Report, providing guidelines for Zero Trust implementations.


  • Recognition: Cloudflare's offerings received top scores in multiple industry assessments that highlight its security capabilities and innovation.


  • Case Studies: Partnerships include:

  • Porsche Informatik: Cloudflare provides management for traffic and protection for its web properties.

  • Delivery Hero: Utilizes Cloudflare services for network performance improvements and security.

  • PhonePe: Protects and facilitates a low-latency experience for a vast user base with the help of Cloudflare.


  • Publications: Various blogs were published to provide insights on cybersecurity strategies, such as controlling phishing threats and maximizing AI value.


  • Innovations: Continuous upgrades to product strategies supporting enterprise security needs, focusing on Zero Trust, Developer Velocity boosting, and hybrid work environments.


Summary



Cloudflare, Inc. is at the forefront of the internet security and cloud solutions industry, providing cutting-edge services that bolster security, optimize performance, and facilitate seamless connectivity for enterprises worldwide. Through strategic acquisitions and product enhancements, it continues to solidify its recognition as a leader in cybersecurity and network infrastructure solutions, marked by notable industry accolades and alliances.