A CDN is a geographically dispersed network of various cache servers or proxy servers also known as edge servers. It is a network of connected servers that delivers content to end users based on various factors, such as the end user’s geographic location, webpage’s origin, and the server’s location. CDN replicates or stores multiple copies of content or media (streaming audio, video, and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), web pages, applications, software, and so on) on strategically dispersed servers at different locations. Hence, CDN removes the load from the origin server and speeds up the delivery of the replicated content requested by multiple clients at the same time. For example, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or telecom companies can have CDN to deliver static and dynamic web content over their network. CDN delivers content at available bandwidth, with lower latency, high performance, secured environment, and much faster content delivery. It makes copies of the content to be delivered and stores these copies on dispersed servers. When an end user requests for content or site pages that are part of the CDN, the request is redirected to servers, which are the closest to end users requesting the content.
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Solutions
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Akamai is a content delivery network and cloud service provider that offers cloud security solutions and operates one of the largest server networks across the globe to create a faster and safer user experience. The company delivers content across the world, including web content, applications, and live-streaming videos by renting out the capacity on its server network to its customers.
Akamai provides the complete web and application security through its solution services, including network operator solutions, media solutions, and professional services.
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A CDN is a geographically dispersed network of various cache servers or proxy servers, also known as edge servers. It is a network of connected servers that delivers content to end users based on various factors, such as the end user’s geographic location, webpage’s origin, and the server’s location.
CDN replicates or stores multiple copies of content or media (streaming audio, video, and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), web pages, applications, software, and so on) on strategically dispersed servers at different locations. MarketsandMarkets forecasts the Content Delivery Network Market to grow to USD 22 Billion by 2024. The increasing volume of data traffic and growing video streaming over the internet, and the proliferation of rich media files are some of the major factors responsible for driving the growth of the CDN market. Moreover, increasing cloud adoption, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and mobility adoption are some of the factors enhancing the adoption of CDN among enterprises.
Rising demand for enhanced QoE & QoS and rich media to drive the growth of the CDN Market
This report identifies and benchmarks the best CDN providers such as Limelight Networks (US), AWS (US), Akamai Technologies (US), Google (US), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), and evaluates them based on business strategy excellence and strength of product portfolio within the Content Delivery Network ecosystem, combining inputs from various industry experts, buyers, vendors, and top CDN companies and extensive secondary research including annual reports, company press releases, investor presentations, free and paid company databases. They are rated and positioned on a 2x2 matrix, called ‘Company Evaluation Quadrant,’ and identified as Visionary Leaders (top companies), Dynamic Differentiators, Innovators, or Emerging companies.
The report includes market-specific company profiles of all 20 top CDN providers and assesses the recent developments that shape the competitive landscape of this highly fragmented market.
This report identifies and benchmarks the best CDN providers such as Limelight Networks (US), AWS (US), Akamai Technologies (US), Google (US), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), and evaluates them based on business strategy excellence and strength of product portfolio within the Content Delivery Network ecosystem, combining inputs from various industry experts, buyers, vendors, and top CDN providers, and extensive secondary research including annual reports, company press releases, investor presentations, free and paid company databases. They are rated and positioned on a 2x2 matrix, called ‘Company Evaluation Quadrant,’ and identified as Visionary Leaders (top companies), Dynamic Differentiators, Innovators, or Emerging companies.
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