Edgecast

EdgeCast was a major CDN provider before being acquired and absorbed into larger entities

EdgeCast was a content delivery network (CDN) and edge computing platform provider founded in 2006. The company provided high-performance content delivery, video streaming, and web acceleration services to media companies, enterprises, and digital publishers. EdgeCast built a global network of edge servers designed to deliver content with low latency and high reliability. In 2013, Verizon acquired EdgeCast for approximately $350 million and integrated it into Verizon Digital Media Services. The EdgeCast technology and brand continued to operate under Verizon's ownership, serving enterprise customers with CDN and edge services. In 2021, Verizon sold its media division, including the EdgeCast assets, to Apollo Global Management. These assets were subsequently merged with Limelight Networks to form Edgio in 2022. The EdgeCast brand and technology were absorbed into Edgio's platform, effectively ending EdgeCast's existence as a distinct entity. EdgeCast was significant in the CDN market during its operational years, competing with major players like Akamai and CloudFlare, and was known for its high-performance network architecture and focus on media and entertainment customers.