Section.io
A Git-based Edge Compute Platform for developers to build, deploy, and manage applications globally.
Acquired by
Webscale
Platform Focus
Edge Compute
Workflow
Git-based CI/CD
About Section.io
Section.io operates as an advanced Edge Compute Platform, acquired by Webscale, designed to give developers greater control over their application's delivery and security. The platform is built on a container-based architecture, allowing engineers to deploy custom workloads using familiar tools like Git and Docker. It supports a wide range of software, including Varnish Cache, Node.js, and other containers, across a global network of PoPs. This architecture provides fine-grained control over caching, web application firewalls (WAF), API security, and server-side logic at the edge. Key use cases include improving website performance, scaling e-commerce platforms like Magento and Shopify, protecting against security threats, and enabling modern CI/CD workflows for edge applications.
Core Platform Features
Edge Compute
Run custom workloads and containers (e.g., Node.js, Varnish Cache) across a global network.
Developer Workflow
Utilizes a Git-based workflow for configuration and deployment, enabling CI/CD practices for the edge.
Traffic Management
Provides real-time traffic monitoring, analysis, and control.
Extensibility
Supports a wide range of open-source and commercial software at the edge.
Security & Performance
Web Application Firewall (Waf)
Deploy and configure WAF rules at the edge to protect against threats.
Bot Management
Real-time detection and mitigation of malicious bots.
Dynamic Caching
Advanced caching solutions like Varnish Cache to accelerate content delivery.
Global Cdn
Leverages a distributed network for low-latency content delivery worldwide.