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Content Delivery Network
/ˈkɒn.tɛnt dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri ˈnɛt.wɜrk/noun
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A content delivery network (CDN) is a system of distributed servers strategically placed around the world to deliver web content more quickly and reliably by storing copies closer to users. This setup not only speeds up load times and reduces bandwidth costs but has become crucial in handling modern challenges like high-traffic events and global streaming demands.
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Akamai, a pioneer in CDNs, processes over 2.5 quadrillion bytes of data daily, equivalent to streaming Netflix to every person on Earth multiple times, and played a key role in delivering the first live video of a solar eclipse in 2017 to millions worldwide.
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