Content Delivery Network
Delivering content is only half the job — you also need a reliable place to store the source files behind every video, image and web asset your CDN serves.
Why CDN performance depends on storage too
Users demand robust performance from web apps and video, and content delivery networks are increasingly what makes that possible. Growth in 4K video and services like Netflix, heavier graphics-driven websites, and internal video for meetings and training all mean people expect to consume content from any device, anywhere. CDNs help by caching content in edge data centres closer to the people using it — cutting latency and speeding up websites, video streams and file delivery. Some providers also offer optimisation services to speed up delivery of large images and other files.
- Rising use of 4K video and streaming content
- Websites growing heavier with animation and video
- Users expecting access from any device, anywhere
Where CDNs get used
Higher education institutions, e-learning programs, public sector and government agencies, internet broadcasting of special events, retail businesses with frequent site updates, and media companies publishing new content.
Built for content-heavy organisations
Education & public sector
Higher education, e-learning programs and government agencies rely on CDN storage for reliable delivery.
Live events & retail
Internet broadcasting of special events and retail businesses with frequently updated websites.
Media & entertainment
Media companies publishing new content need a fast, reliable store sitting behind their CDN.