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Anycast

/ˈɛniˌkæst/noun
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Anycast is a networking technique where the same IP address is shared among multiple servers, with data packets routed to the closest or most available one based on network topology. This method enhances efficiency in global internet services by reducing latency and improving load distribution, making it a go-to solution for modern content delivery networks like those used by major websites.

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