DCD Zero Downtime: The Bi-Weekly Data Center Show
Episode 49 - How CDNs quietly took over the Internet, with Mark de Jong, CDN Alliance
Feb 8, 2024
Mark de Jong, CDN Alliance representative, discusses the evolution of CDNs, the players in the CDN field, the potential for sustainability as a distinguishing factor, the emergence of edge networks, CDN complexity, privacy concerns, working groups, and priorities in the CDN space.
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Quick takeaways
- CDNs have become a fundamental part of the internet, delivering an estimated 75% of global internet traffic and handling various types of content.
- The formation of the CDN Alliance provides a voice and forum for CDN players, addressing industry challenges and supporting organizations in solving corporate and individual challenges.
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CDNs: Bringing Content Closer to End-Users
CDNs have been around for roughly 20 years and their main goal is to bring content closer to end-users to reduce latency and deliver it more efficiently. Akamai was one of the first market leaders in this space. CDNs have become a fundamental part of the internet, with an estimated 75% of global internet traffic being delivered by CDNs. They handle various types of content, including static files, media delivery, and dynamic delivery for websites and apps.
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