Fastly × WIRED
Fastly x WIRED, real-time CDN control for a live editorial newsroom
Locked-out configuration to real-time self-service control
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Why it works
The core before-state is concrete and credible: WIRED could not push CDN configuration changes themselves during a live traffic spike and had to wait hours for a third-party professional services team. That 'impossible before, possible now' framing justifies a New Capability tag over Efficiency. The Apple Watch live-blog anecdote grounds the abstract CDN mechanics in a real, high-stakes moment readers can picture. The quotes carry real operational detail rather than marketing warmth, which lifts the piece above typical vendor testimonials.
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Use a named, time-bound live event (Apple Watch announcement) as the crucible that proves the capability works under pressure. It converts a generic 'we handle traffic spikes' claim into a specific, verifiable stress test.
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