Company snapshot
| Category | CDNVideo | Internap |
|---|---|---|
| Status | active | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
CDNVideo is a content delivery network provider founded in 2008, specializing in video streaming and content delivery services. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, it serves a wide range of clients, including media companies, e-commerce platforms, and gaming businesses. The company operates a global network with a strong presence in Russia, EMEA, APAC, and China. CDNVideo focuses on delivering video-on-demand (VOD) and live streaming solutions, catering to businesses needing reliable content distribution. Its customers include broadcasters, OTT platforms, and enterprises requiring low-latency video delivery.
Internap Holding LLC, formerly Internap Corporation (INAP), was a provider of data center, cloud, and content delivery network (CDN) services, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. Its CDN, once a key offering, leveraged the VitalStream platform and Managed Internet Route Optimizer (MIRO) for optimized content delivery. The company served enterprises, including IPTV providers like NetMax Media, with a focus on performance through its Private Network Access Points (P-NAP). In 2023, Internap rebranded to HorizonIQ, shifting focus to bare metal cloud and colocation services. Its CDN operations have been discontinued, and the company now operates as a cloud-focused business.
Network & Architecture
CDNVideo operates over 100 points of presence (PoPs) across North America, Europe, Asia, and Russia, with a notable focus on the Russian market. Its network leverages partnerships with major ISPs and peering points to ensure low-latency delivery. The architecture supports video streaming with adaptive bitrate capabilities and is optimized for high-traffic scenarios. CDNVideo has a China-licensed CDN, enabling compliant content delivery in that region. Limitations include less extensive coverage in Latin America and Africa compared to larger providers like Cloudflare or Akamai.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | CDNVideo | Internap |
|---|---|---|
waf | ✗ | ✗ |
bot_mitigation | ✗ | ✗ |
ddos | ✓ | ✗ |
rate_limit | ✗ | ✗ |
http3_quic | ✗ | ✗ |
tls13 | ✓ | ✗ |
tiered_cache | ✗ | ✗ |
origin_shield | ✗ | ✗ |
instant_purge | ✓ | ✓ |
stale_while_revalidate | ✗ | ✗ |
stale_if_error | ✗ | ✗ |
image_optimization | ✗ | ✗ |
video_vod | ✓ | ✗ |
video_live | ✓ | ✗ |
drm | ✗ | ✗ |
hls_dash_packaging | ✗ | ✗ |
websockets | ✗ | ✗ |
signed_urls | ✗ | ✗ |
edge_compute | ✗ | ✗ |
functions | ✗ | ✗ |
kv_storage | ✗ | ✗ |
api_first | ✓ | ✓ |
realtime_logs | ✓ | ✓ |
log_push | ✗ | ✗ |
terraform | ✗ | ✗ |
Legend: ✓ = Supported, ✗ = Not supported, — = Not listed
Pricing
CDNVideo operates a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pricing model with no long-term commitments. Pricing details are available on their official pricing page, though specific per-GB rates are not publicly disclosed without a quote. A free trial is offered for testing services. Volume discounts are available for high-traffic customers. https://www.cdnvideo.com/pricing
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Integrations & DevEx
CDNVideo provides an API-first platform for managing configurations and accessing real-time logs. Documentation is available for integrating with common CMS platforms and video players. It lacks native Terraform support or advanced CI/CD integrations compared to providers like Fastly. Migration tools are available for importing content from other CDNs, with support for standard protocols. Real-time analytics focus on video delivery metrics, such as buffering rates and viewer engagement.
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When it fits
- Businesses targeting Russia or China, where CDNVideo has strong regional presence and licensing.
- Media companies needing reliable video-on-demand or live streaming with RTMP ingest.
- Customers seeking a PAYG model with a focus on video delivery without complex edge compute needs.
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When it doesn’t
- Organizations requiring advanced edge compute, serverless functions, or key-value storage.
- Users needing extensive coverage in Latin America or Africa, where PoP density is lower.
- Enterprises prioritizing WAF, bot mitigation, or advanced analytics, which are not offered.
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History & Notes
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Internap’s CDN, built on VitalStream and MIRO, was a notable player in the 2000s, with expansions in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Financial challenges, including a $99.7M goodwill writedown in 2008 and multiple bankruptcies, led to asset sales and a pivot away from CDN services. The 2022 ransomware attack on ServerIntellect further disrupted its hosting operations, prompting the final shift to HorizonIQ. No official EOL notice for the CDN is publicly available, but the rebranding and asset sales indicate a complete exit from the CDN market.