CDN provider companies are always on the lookout for ways to improve their services and the technologies that they offer their customers. As content delivery networks become more popular, this is necessary to ensure that they stay ahead of the pack and keep a competitive advantage over other CDN providers.
The latest CDN provider that has taken steps to expand its presence and level of services is Akamai,
Limelight Networks has made a name for itself by providing high quality content delivery network services to customers around the global. With high profile customers including Allianz, Bentley, Carhartt, Carrefour, Kodak, Marketo, Swiss Re and Western Union, the CDN provider is renowned for ultra-fast performance and a global network.
As a testament to this performance, Limelight Networks has been selected by Neustar to help bolster their efforts in combating DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks around the globe.
CDN security is a highly important topic. CDN providers invest a lot of money to develop networks that are robust and can handle any attacks or potential security issues with ease. As such, the content delivery network provider Akamai regularly publishes data about internet security around the world. Being CDN security experts, Akamai analyses countries around the globe and rates them depending on their level of security.
