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500 Tbps of capacity: 16 years of scaling our global network

Cloudflare.com2 min read
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500 Tbps of capacity: 16 years of scaling our global network

Original Article Summary

Cloudflare’s global network has officially crossed 500 Tbps of external capacity, enough to route more than 20% of the web and absorb the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded.

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Our Analysis

Cloudflare's expansion to 500 Tbps of external capacity, enough to route more than 20% of the web, marks a significant milestone in the company's global network scaling efforts. This increased capacity is a result of 16 years of continuous scaling and improvement, demonstrating Cloudflare's commitment to providing robust and reliable infrastructure for its customers. For website owners, this means that Cloudflare's network is now better equipped to handle large volumes of traffic, including AI bot traffic, and protect against massive DDoS attacks. With Cloudflare's enhanced capacity, website owners can expect improved performance, reduced latency, and increased security for their online presence. This is particularly important for websites that experience sudden spikes in traffic or are targeted by malicious actors, as Cloudflare's network can now absorb and mitigate these threats more effectively. To take advantage of Cloudflare's expanded capacity, website owners can consider the following actionable tips: review and update their Cloudflare settings to ensure they are taking full advantage of the company's enhanced capabilities, monitor their website's traffic and performance regularly to identify potential issues, and update their llms.txt files to reflect any changes in their website's traffic patterns or security requirements.

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