Imperva

Overview Imperva provides a cloud-based CDN integrated with its Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform, focusing on security and performance. The service includes content caching, load balancing, and global Points of Presence (PoPs) to deliver low-latency web experiences. It offers robust DDoS protection, a Web Application Firewall (WAF), and bot mitigation, making it suitable for enterprises prioritizing security. Imperva serves industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, with clients such as Mediolanum and Vodafone. The company, founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, was acquired by Thales in 2019. Its CDN is part of a broader cybersecurity suite, emphasizing secure content delivery. ...

August 16, 2025

NS1

Overview NS1, now IBM NS1 Connect, specializes in DNS traffic steering and MultiCDN solutions to optimize application delivery. Founded in 2013 and acquired by IBM in 2023, it serves enterprises needing precise control over traffic routing across multiple CDNs and cloud providers. Its flagship product, NS1 Connect, uses real-time data and automation to enhance performance and resilience. Customers include large-scale organizations in tech, finance, and media sectors. The platform integrates with various CDNs and cloud services to manage global traffic efficiently. ...

August 16, 2025

Citrix

Overview Citrix, through its NetScaler product line, offers content delivery network (CDN) and application delivery controller (ADC) solutions focused on secure and optimized application delivery. The company provides load balancing, traffic steering, and security features like web application firewalls (WAF) and DDoS protection. Citrix serves enterprises, particularly those requiring hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions. Its customers include large organizations in finance, healthcare, and government sectors. The NetScaler platform integrates with major cloud providers like Microsoft Azure and Amazon CloudFront. ...

August 16, 2025

Tata Communications

Overview Tata Communications is a global digital ecosystem enabler, part of the Tata Group, providing content delivery network (CDN) services, cloud hosting, and security solutions. Its CDN supports enterprises with media delivery, web acceleration, and secure connectivity across more than 190 countries. The company serves 300 of the Fortune 500, focusing on industries like finance, media, and technology. Its digital portfolio, including the Vayu Cloud and Edge platforms, emphasizes secure and scalable solutions. The company is recognized for its global WAN services and media consultation capabilities. ...

August 16, 2025

Rackspace

Overview Rackspace Technology, founded in 1998, offers a content delivery network (CDN) designed to accelerate content delivery by caching assets closer to users. The service integrates with Rackspace’s broader cloud offerings, including Cloud Files, and supports businesses needing reliable content distribution. It is primarily used by enterprises leveraging Rackspace’s managed cloud services, particularly those with complex infrastructure needs. The CDN is built to reduce server load and improve user experience through global content distribution. ...

August 16, 2025

OnApp CDN

Overview OnApp CDN is a federated content delivery network designed for hosting providers, utilizing spare capacity in OnApp Clouds to deliver content globally. It supports HTTP push, pull, and streaming/live streaming, catering to hosting providers and enterprises managing web content delivery. The platform integrates with OnApp Cloud, enabling users to leverage a network of edge servers for improved performance. It is primarily used by service providers and enterprises needing scalable CDN solutions. The service is operational as of August 16, 2025, with recent updates enhancing its reporting capabilities. ...

August 16, 2025

Ngenix

Overview Ngenix is a Russian provider of CDN and cloud infrastructure services, focusing on web resource acceleration, DDoS protection, and video content delivery. Founded in 2007, it serves businesses primarily in Russia and CIS countries, offering solutions for e-commerce, media, and gaming industries. Its platform emphasizes high availability and security for web and streaming services. Customers include regional enterprises seeking localized CDN solutions with robust video streaming capabilities. Ngenix operates a public status page for real-time service monitoring. ...

August 16, 2025

Microsoft Azure

Overview Microsoft Azure CDN provides content delivery services through a global network of edge nodes, integrated with Azure’s cloud ecosystem. It serves enterprises, developers, and media companies, offering caching, security, and analytics. The service supports web content, video streaming, and edge compute capabilities. Azure partners with Akamai and Verizon for its underlying infrastructure in some configurations. Network & Architecture Azure CDN operates over 100 points of presence (POPs) globally, with strong coverage in North America, EMEA, and APAC. It leverages Microsoft’s global backbone and partnerships with Akamai and Verizon for optimized routing and peering. The service supports HTTP/3 and dynamic content acceleration. Limited public data exists on specific peering arrangements or regional performance nuances. ...

August 16, 2025

LeaseWeb

Overview LeaseWeb is a global Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1997. It offers a MultiCDN service that integrates multiple CDN providers to enhance global content delivery, reduce latency, and improve availability. The service is used by industries such as media, entertainment, gaming, and e-commerce. LeaseWeb also provides public cloud, private cloud, bare metal servers, and managed hosting. Its MultiCDN portfolio spans North America, EMEA, and APAC, with a focus on scalability and performance. ...

August 16, 2025

Incapsula

Overview Incapsula, now integrated under Imperva, is a cloud-based CDN platform focused on web application security, DDoS mitigation, and performance optimization. Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from Imperva, it provides services like web application firewalls (WAF), bot mitigation, and load balancing. The platform serves businesses of varying sizes, including high-traffic websites and enterprises like Wix and Siemens. Incapsula’s global network enhances site speed and security, leveraging intelligent caching and content optimization. It operates as a full proxy, sitting between the website and its host to deliver robust security and performance features. ...

August 16, 2025

Fastly

Overview Fastly is a global content delivery network (CDN) and edge cloud platform founded in 2011, headquartered in San Francisco, USA. It focuses on delivering fast, secure, and customizable content delivery and edge computing services. Fastly serves a range of enterprise customers, including The New York Times, GitHub, Spotify, and Pinterest, with a developer-centric approach. Its platform emphasizes real-time control, analytics, and edge computing capabilities. Fastly went public in 2019 and remains active, though it has faced challenges with outages and industry slowdowns. ...

August 16, 2025

Comcast

Overview Comcast operates a content delivery network (CDN) focused on delivering video streaming and low-latency content for ISPs and content providers. As a major U.S. telecommunications provider, Comcast leverages its extensive network infrastructure to support high-quality live sports streaming and video-on-demand services. The CDN, enhanced by partnerships like Qwilt, serves content providers seeking reliable delivery within Comcast’s broadband footprint. It primarily caters to enterprise clients, including those requiring high-bitrate streaming for events like the Paris Olympics in 2024. Comcast’s CDN is integrated with its broader connectivity services, targeting users within its 63 million U.S. locations. ...

August 16, 2025