Company snapshot
| Category | Edgio | UniEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Status | defunct | active |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
Edgio, formerly Limelight Networks, was a content delivery network (CDN) provider offering global content delivery, video streaming, and edge compute services. It served enterprises, media companies, and developers with a focus on low-latency content delivery. The company faced financial difficulties, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, and ceased operations in January 2025 after its assets were sold to Akamai. Edgio’s services are no longer available, and users have been directed to migrate to alternative providers.
UniEdge is a MultiCDN platform designed to simplify the management of multiple content delivery networks through a single interface. It offers unified configuration, deployment, and observability for businesses leveraging multiple CDNs. The platform is tailored for organizations seeking to optimize content delivery by integrating and steering traffic across various CDN providers. UniEdge serves companies that require flexible, centralized control over their CDN infrastructure.
Network & Architecture
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Specific details about UniEdge’s points of presence (POPs) or global footprint are not publicly documented. The platform integrates with multiple CDNs, allowing users to leverage the combined network strengths of providers like Akamai, Cloudflare, or Amazon CloudFront. It supports traffic steering based on geographic location, latency, availability, and cost, enabling optimized routing across these networks. Regional strengths depend on the underlying CDNs integrated into the platform.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Edgio | UniEdge |
|---|---|---|
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
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Pricing details are not publicly available on UniEdge’s official site. The platform likely operates on a pay-as-you-go or enterprise model, depending on the scale of CDN integrations and traffic volume. Interested users should contact UniEdge directly for pricing information.
Integrations & DevEx
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UniEdge emphasizes an API-first approach, enabling integration with existing DevOps workflows. It supports real-time logs for monitoring and instant purge capabilities for cache management. Specific support for Terraform, SDKs, or CI/CD pipelines is not documented. The platform’s strength lies in its ability to unify observability and configuration across multiple CDNs, simplifying management for developers.
When it fits
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- Organizations using multiple CDNs and needing a centralized platform for configuration and observability.
- Businesses requiring traffic steering based on latency, geography, availability, or cost for optimized delivery.
- Teams with API-driven workflows seeking programmatic control over CDN management.
When it doesn’t
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- Companies relying on a single CDN provider, where a MultiCDN platform adds unnecessary complexity.
- Users needing advanced security features like WAF or DDoS protection, which UniEdge delegates to underlying CDNs.
- Small businesses or startups looking for low-cost, standalone CDN solutions with minimal configuration.
History & Notes
Edgio’s closure was accelerated from an initial November 2025 timeline due to financial distress, catching some users off-guard. Microsoft, a key partner, has emphasized proactive migration to avoid downtime, particularly for Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions users. While Akamai acquired select assets, not all Edgio services were absorbed, leaving some users to seek other providers. No official Edgio website or documentation remains active, but Microsoft’s Azure documentation provides detailed transition steps.
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