The announcement introduces a new DataDome component integrated into Edgee, aimed at providing robust bot protection at the edge of web infrastructure. With bots accounting for a significant portion of internet traffic, the need for effective defenses against malicious activities like scraping and account takeover is emphasized. The DataDome component allows for real-time, low-latency bot protection without requiring extensive infrastructure changes, utilizing a combination of edge enforcement and client-side detection through the DataDome JavaScript SDK. The setup process is streamlined with configuration options available in the Edgee console, allowing users to customize URL patterns and automate tag injection for enhanced security. This solution targets modern website challenges by offering real-time monitoring and allows businesses to maintain performance while safeguarding against increasingly sophisticated automated threats.