Limelight Networks

Mid-tier CDN provider competing with Akamai and Cloudflare, known for its private network infrastructure and video delivery capabilities before rebranding to Edgio

Limelight Networks was a prominent content delivery network (CDN) and edge cloud services company that provided high-performance digital content delivery, video streaming, and web application acceleration to enterprises worldwide. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Limelight built a globally distributed private network designed to deliver large-scale digital experiences with low latency and high reliability. Its platform served media companies, broadcasters, gaming firms, and enterprises requiring robust content delivery infrastructure. Limelight's core offerings included video delivery, live streaming, website acceleration, cloud storage, and security services. The company competed directly with Akamai, Fastly, and Cloudflare, positioning itself as a high-performance alternative with a dedicated private network rather than relying on shared public internet infrastructure. Over the years, Limelight served major clients in media, entertainment, gaming, and e-commerce, leveraging its network to handle massive traffic spikes and deliver high-quality streaming experiences. In 2022, Limelight Networks merged with Edgecast (acquired from Yahoo/Verizon Media) and subsequently rebranded the combined entity as Edgio. The rebranding marked a strategic transformation to create a more comprehensive edge platform combining CDN, security, and application delivery capabilities. Edgio continued operating as a publicly traded company under the ticker EGIO on Nasdaq, though it faced significant financial challenges in the years following the merger, ultimately filing for bankruptcy in 2024.