Edgecast
B · Infrastructure & DataAcquired by Edgio (formerly independent, previously owned by Verizon 2013-2021)Provides high-performance content delivery network and edge computing services that accelerate digital content distribution, reduce latency, and improve end-user experiences for media-rich applications and websites.
Last updated Feb 8, 2026
- Industry
- Content Delivery Network / Edge Infrastructure
- Business Model
- SaaS
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 501-1000
- Funding
- acquired
- Parent Company
- Edgio (formerly independent, previously owned by Verizon 2013-2021)
- API Available
- Yes
Market Position
Major CDN provider serving as infrastructure layer for digital content and advertising delivery
Overview
Edgecast (now known as Edgio) is a content delivery network (CDN) and edge computing platform provider that serves enterprises, media companies, and digital platforms globally. The company provides infrastructure solutions for accelerating content delivery, streaming media, web application performance, and edge security services. While not a pure-play AdTech company, Edgecast plays a supporting role in the digital advertising ecosystem by providing the underlying infrastructure that enables fast, reliable delivery of ad content, video ads, and rich media experiences across websites and applications. Edgecast was acquired by Verizon Communications in 2013 and became part of Verizon Digital Media Services. In 2021, the CDN business was spun out and merged with Limelight Networks to form Edgio, which continued to operate the Edgecast platform. The company competes with major CDN providers like Akamai, Cloudflare, and Fastly in delivering low-latency content distribution services that are critical for digital advertising performance and user experience.
Products & Features
CDN Services
Global content delivery network for accelerating web content, video, and application delivery
Media Delivery
Streaming media delivery platform for live and on-demand video content
Edge Security
DDoS protection, web application firewall, and security services at the edge
Edge Compute
Serverless computing capabilities at edge locations for low-latency processing
Key Features
Global edge server networkReal-time analytics and reportingVideo streaming optimizationAPI-driven configurationDDoS mitigationSSL/TLS encryptionOrigin shield protectionCache optimization
Use Cases
Video streaming and OTT deliveryWebsite accelerationAd content deliveryGaming content distributionSoftware and large file downloadsAPI accelerationE-commerce platform optimization
Customer Segments
Media and entertainment companiesEnterprise businessesGaming companiesE-commerce platformsDigital publishersSaaS providers