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

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

KeyCDN

Overview KeyCDN is a content delivery network (CDN) provider founded in 2012, headquartered in Wilen, Switzerland. It specializes in accelerating the delivery of web content, such as HTML, JavaScript, images, and videos, through a global network of edge servers. The service is designed for businesses of all sizes, from small blogs to enterprise websites, offering features like real-time analytics and DDoS protection. KeyCDN emphasizes ease of integration with a user-friendly dashboard and API, making it accessible for developers and SMBs. It supports a wide range of use cases, including e-commerce, media, and gaming, with a focus on performance and security. ...

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

G-Core

Overview G-Core, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Luxembourg, operates a global content delivery network (CDN) with a focus on low-latency delivery for video, gaming, and web content. The company serves a range of customers, including gaming platforms, media providers, and enterprises, leveraging its extensive network to optimize performance. Its CDN is designed to handle dynamic and static content, with additional services like cloud hosting and DDoS protection. G-Core targets businesses needing robust global reach and specialized video/gaming delivery. ...

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

Cloudflare

Overview Cloudflare, founded in 2009, is a San Francisco-based company offering a global content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and web security services. Its network accelerates content delivery and protects websites and applications from cyber threats. Cloudflare serves a wide range of customers, from small businesses to enterprises like Shopify, Medium, and IBM. The platform is known for its developer-friendly tools, including serverless edge computing and comprehensive security features. It provides a free tier alongside paid plans, catering to diverse user needs. Cloudflare’s services sit between end users and origin servers, acting as a reverse proxy to enhance performance and reliability. ...

August 16, 2025

ChinaCache

Overview ChinaCache, founded in 1998, was a Beijing-based content delivery network (CDN) provider specializing in the Chinese market, offering content delivery, cloud security, and streaming solutions. It served industries like media, gaming, and e-commerce, with notable clients including Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent. The company was delisted from NASDAQ in 2019, and its international operations were acquired by EdgeNext in February 2023. As of August 2025, ChinaCache is considered defunct as a standalone entity, with its services integrated into EdgeNext’s offerings. ...

August 16, 2025

CDNSun

Overview CDNSun, founded in 2012, is a content delivery network provider based in Prague, Czech Republic. It offers services like website acceleration, video streaming, and software delivery through a network of over 50 points of presence (PoPs) worldwide. Its customer base includes businesses seeking cost-effective CDN solutions, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises. CDNSun emphasizes affordability with a pay-as-you-go model and a 15-day free trial. The service supports HTTP/2 and provides free shared SSL on its *.r.worldssl.net domain. ...

August 16, 2025

CDNetworks

Overview CDNetworks, founded in 2000, is a global content delivery network (CDN) provider offering services for web performance, media delivery, and cloud security. Headquartered in Singapore, it serves industries like e-commerce, gaming, and media, with clients including Alibaba, Samsung, and Hyundai. Its CDN Pro (formerly CDN360) focuses on delivering static and dynamic content with enhanced security features. The company emphasizes strong network presence in Asia, particularly China, and provides solutions like DDoS protection and edge computing. CDNetworks is owned by Wangsu Science & Technology since 2017. ...

August 16, 2025

CDN77

Overview CDN77 is a global content delivery network (CDN) provider based in London, founded in 2011. It operates a network with over 200 Tbps capacity across six continents, delivering approximately 175 petabytes of data daily, with a primary focus on video content, which constitutes about 90% of its traffic. The company serves a range of clients, including websites, gaming platforms, and streaming services, offering features like DDoS protection and real-time analytics. CDN77 is noted for its infrastructure services and content delivery, supporting major websites and applications worldwide. ...

August 16, 2025