Azure CDN

Azure CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a global network of servers (Points-of-Presence or PoPs) designed to deliver web content to users quickly by caching content at edge locations close to the end-user. It reduces latency, improves performance, and increases the availability of web…

Key facts

First appeared: 2012
Category: cloud_infrastructure
Problem solved: Azure CDN was created to solve the problems of high latency, slow load times, and heavy load on origin servers for globally distributed users. By caching content closer to users, it minimizes network hops and physical distance, enhancing user experience and scalability.
Platforms: Microsoft Azure Cloud

Related technologies

Azure Front Door
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Traffic Manager
Azure Media Services
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Web Apps

Notable users

Media and entertainment companies distributing content globally
Software as a Service (SaaS) providers hosting applications on Azure
E-commerce platforms leveraging Azure
Enterprises with geographically dispersed user bases