Overview
SkyparkCDN, founded in 2013, was a Russian content delivery network (CDN) operator focused on accelerating web resources and providing DDoS protection. It served thousands of websites, particularly in the mid-market, with a strong presence in Russia and the CIS region. The company was acquired by G-Core in 2017 and rebranded as G-Core Rus, ceasing operations as a standalone entity. Its services are no longer offered under the SkyparkCDN name.
Sunset timeline
- 2013: SkyparkCDN founded in Moscow, Russia, focusing on CDN and DDoS protection services.
- 2015: Became one of Russia’s top three CDN operators, launching HTTP/2 support and expanding to Baku, Azerbaijan.
- 2016: Introduced free SSL client certificate support and deployed servers in Omsk and Alma-Ata.
- 2017: Acquired by G-Core on June 3, rebranded as G-Core Rus, ending SkyparkCDN’s independent operations.
- Post-2017: No longer active as SkyparkCDN; services integrated into G-Core’s offerings.
Migration guidance
Former SkyparkCDN customers should migrate to G-Core, the successor provider, for continued CDN and DDoS protection services. Alternatives include Cloudflare for global reach and robust security features, or Akamai for enterprise-grade performance. Customers needing regional focus in Russia/CIS may prefer G-Core due to its inherited infrastructure. Check G-Core’s official site for migration details or service continuity.
History & Notes
SkyparkCDN was notable for its rapid growth in Russia, offering features like video streaming (live and VOD), DDoS protection, and instant cache purge. It pioneered HTTP/2 support in Russia in 2015 and transitioned servers to SSDs in 2016 for improved performance. After the 2017 acquisition by G-Core, its infrastructure and services were absorbed, with no reported revivals of the SkyparkCDN brand. Some sources, like Crunchbase, confirm its closure as a standalone entity.