What CDNetworks does

CDNetworks is a privately-held content delivery and edge services provider founded in 2000, headquartered in Monrovia, California, and operating across 100+ countries through 3,000+ Points of Presence. The company is described in its own material as an APAC-leading network service provider with more than two decades of experience delivering digital experiences at the edge.

The product platform spans six interconnected layers: Web Performance (Content Acceleration, Dynamic Web Acceleration, CDN Pro programmable CDN), Media Delivery (Live Broadcast, Low Latency Streaming, VoD, plus the Aqua media sub-brand), Cloud Security/WAAP (Flood Shield DDoS protection, WAF, Bot Shield, API Shield), Edge Computing (Edge Application serverless platform, Edge VMs), Network Acceleration (E-Optimize, E-Connect SD-WAN, Enterprise Security Access), and Infrastructure (Object Storage, Cloud DNS+, Colocation, EdgeRay Cloud). Notable technical capabilities include intelligent transit-route selection for dynamic web acceleration, TCP and UDP optimization for latency-sensitive APIs, a multi-layer WAAP stack, and edge VM hosting. Distribution relies on a dense network of local ISP partnerships, particularly across 21 cities in the Middle East, that enables sub-5 millisecond in-region latency in markets such as Saudi Arabia.

Revenue is generated primarily through four subscription-based streams: CDN and Content Delivery Services, Cloud Security (WAAP) Services, Edge Computing Services, and Professional Services (including Major Event Support and ICP filing). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company employs a quote-based, annual enterprise sales motion with regional presence across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, supplemented by a CDN Pro self-service portal and free-trial CTAs. Named customers include VSTV (K+), 17 Live (multi-year partner since 2016), and a leading on-demand service app serving the Middle East and Latin America, with target verticals spanning Media and Entertainment, E-Commerce, Software and Technology, Banking and Finance, and Online Gaming.

Name

CDNetworks

Legal name

CDNetworks Inc.

Website

https://cdnetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CDNetworks is a privately-held global CDN, cloud security (WAAP), and edge computing provider operating 3,000+ PoPs across 100+ countries, serving enterprise customers in media, e-commerce, software, banking, and gaming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Content Delivery Network (CDN) Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Delivery Networks (CDN) (MPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional CDN (Static & Dynamic Content Acceleration) (HDABAGAA), Video Streaming & OTT Delivery (Live/VOD, Low-Latency) (HDABAGAC), Network Security & DDoS/WAF for Streaming Delivery (MPAHAIAL), Game Streaming Infrastructure & CDN Services (Low-Latency Delivery, Transcoding) (MPAFAEAL)

Keywords

• Content delivery network
• Cloud security services
• Edge computing platform
• Media streaming delivery
• DDoS protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CDN and Content Delivery Services: Revenue generated from content delivery network services including static and dynamic content acceleration, media delivery (live broadcast, VOD, low latency streaming), and global network infrastructure access. Services are typically delivered on a subscription or usage-based model based on traffic volume and feature tiers.
2. Cloud Security (WAAP) Services: Security services including DDoS protection, WAF, Bot management, and API Shield provided as managed security services with subscription-based pricing.
3. Edge Computing Services: Edge application deployment and edge VM services enabling serverless edge computing at global scale.
4. Professional Services: Major event support, ICP filing services, and security consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CDNetworks delivers a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and cloud security platform that accelerates web and media content across 3,000+ global Points of Presence. Its core offerings include static and dynamic content acceleration, live and on-demand media streaming, an integrated WAAP security stack (DDoS protection, WAF, Bot Shield, API Shield), and edge computing services (serverless Edge Application and Edge VMs). The platform is sold primarily to enterprise customers on subscription and usage-based pricing.

Product overview

CDNetworks is an APAC-leading CDN and security solutions provider with over 20 years of experience offering a comprehensive platform of interconnected services. The portfolio is organized into six core areas: Web Performance (Content Acceleration, Dynamic Web Acceleration, CDN Pro), Media Delivery (Media Acceleration for Live Broadcast, Low Latency Streaming, and VoD), Cloud Security/WAAP (DDoS Protection/Flood Shield, Web Application Firewall, Bot Shield, API Shield), Edge Computing (Edge Application for serverless execution, Edge VMs), Network Acceleration (E-Optimize for TCP/UDP optimization, E-Connect/SD-WAN, Enterprise Security Access), and Infrastructure (Object Storage, Cloud DNS+, Colocation, EdgeRay Cloud). Supporting these are Professional Services (Major Event Support, ICP Services, Security Services) and the Aqua sub-brand for digital media solutions (nPlayer, nManager, Auth, DRM, Director, OVP). The platform operates across approximately 3,000 global PoP nodes with capacity exceeding multiple Tbps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CDN Pro: Programmable CDN offering for customizable content delivery
• Flood Shield
• EdgeRay Cloud
• Aqua

Products and services

• Content Acceleration Static content acceleration service that delivers web content from edge locations closest to end users, reducing load times and improving website performance. Target customers are enterprises with high-traffic websites requiring fast, reliable content delivery.
• Dynamic Web Acceleration Intelligent acceleration for dynamic, API-driven web content that intelligently selects efficient transit routes in real time and establishes high-performance transmission tunnels from origin servers. Target customers are enterprises running API-driven applications requiring stable, predictable delivery across long complex network paths.
• CDN Pro (Programmable CDN) Programmable CDN that allows customization and configuration of CDN behavior through code, enabling developers to define routing, caching, and edge computing rules. Target customers are developer teams and enterprises requiring code-level control over content delivery.
• Media Acceleration Live Broadcast Live streaming acceleration service optimized for real-time broadcast delivery with low latency and high reliability. Target customers are media & entertainment companies, broadcasters, and event streamers requiring high-quality live content delivery at scale.
• Low Latency Streaming Ultra-low latency streaming solution for interactive live experiences requiring minimal delay between broadcast and viewer playback. Target customers are enterprises delivering interactive live streaming such as sports, gaming, auctions, and live commerce.
• Media Acceleration VoD Video-on-demand acceleration service for efficient delivery of pre-recorded video content. Target customers are media companies, streaming platforms, and content owners delivering pre-recorded video to global audiences.
• DDoS Protection (Flood Shield) Multi-layer DDoS mitigation service that protects against volumetric and application-layer distributed denial-of-service attacks, with scrubbing centers worldwide. Target customers are enterprises running mission-critical web applications requiring protection against large-scale DDoS attacks (proven to mitigate 1.01 Tbps attacks).
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) Security service that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP traffic to and from web applications to protect against OWASP Top 10 threats and other application-layer attacks. Target customers are enterprises running web applications requiring protection against application-layer attacks.
• Bot Shield Bot detection and management solution that identifies, categorizes, and mitigates automated traffic from malicious bots while allowing legitimate bot access. Target customers are enterprises concerned with credential abuse, scraping, account takeover, and other automated threats.
• API Shield API security solution that protects APIs from abuse, attacks, and unauthorized access through authentication, rate limiting, and threat detection. Target customers are enterprises operating API-driven applications and platforms requiring protection against API-specific threats.
• Edge Application Serverless edge computing platform that enables deployment and execution of custom code at edge locations globally without managing underlying infrastructure. Target customers are developers and enterprises building latency-sensitive applications at the network edge.
• Edge VMs Virtual machine hosting service at edge locations for running workloads closer to end users with reduced latency. Target customers are enterprises requiring low-latency virtualized compute capacity at the network edge.
• E-Optimize Network acceleration solution that enhances both TCP and UDP transmission efficiency, particularly critical for latency-sensitive APIs and real-time interactions such as identity verification and real-time voice. Target customers are enterprises running latency-sensitive APIs and real-time interactive services.
• E-Connect (SD-WAN) Software-defined wide area networking solution that optimizes traffic routing across distributed enterprise networks. Target customers are enterprises with distributed locations requiring optimized inter-site connectivity.
• Enterprise Security Access (Zero Trust Network Access) Zero-trust network access solution enabling secure remote access to enterprise resources without traditional VPN infrastructure. Target customers are enterprises seeking secure remote access for distributed workforces.
• Major Event Support Dedicated technical support and infrastructure preparation for high-traffic events, promotional campaigns, and peak demand periods. Target customers are enterprises running major promotional campaigns, product launches, and live events requiring guaranteed peak load capacity.
• ICP Services ICP registration assistance service for businesses operating in or targeting China's internet market. Target customers are enterprises seeking to legally deliver content and services into China who need ICP licensing compliance.
• Security Services Professional security services including threat assessment, incident response, and security consulting. Target customers are enterprises requiring expert security advisory and response capabilities.
• Object Storage Cloud object storage service for storing and delivering unstructured data including images, videos, documents, and backups. Target customers are enterprises requiring scalable, distributed object storage infrastructure.
• Cloud DNS+ DNS hosting service with global anycast network for fast, reliable domain name resolution. Target customers are enterprises requiring high-performance, globally distributed DNS.
• Colocation Services Data center colocation services for housing customer-owned server hardware in CDNetworks facilities. Target customers are enterprises requiring physical server hosting in strategically located facilities.
• Aqua nPlayer Video player solution with advanced features for delivering high-quality video playback across devices. Target customers are media companies and content publishers requiring a feature-rich video player.
• Aqua nManager Content and asset management platform for organizing, managing, and delivering digital media content. Target customers are media companies and content publishers requiring centralized media asset management.
• Aqua Auth Authentication and authorization service for managing user identities and access controls in media applications. Target customers are media companies and content platforms requiring secure user authentication.
• Aqua DRM Digital rights management solution for protecting premium video content from unauthorized copying and distribution. Target customers are content owners, broadcasters, and streaming services requiring content protection.
• Aqua Director Video workflow management and orchestration platform for complex media production and delivery pipelines. Target customers are media companies and broadcasters requiring orchestrated video workflows.
• OVP (Online Video Platform) Comprehensive online video platform combining video hosting, transcoding, delivery, and analytics capabilities. Target customers are media companies, content publishers, and enterprises requiring an end-to-end video platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in average app latency for on-demand service platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 17 LivecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016CDNetworks has been a trusted growth partner since 2016 for 17 Live, Asia's largest live streaming platform. The partnership provides content delivery network, media processing capabilities, and support services for superior streaming experience.
• Local Internet Service Providers (Middle East)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnerships with leading local Internet Service Providers across 21 cities in the Middle East. These partnerships enable CDNetworks to provide locally integrated network architecture, reducing last-mile variability and minimizing cross-carrier detours for improved routing efficiency and performance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Imperva: WAAP and bot management specialist acquired by Thales; competes in the application security portion of CDNetworks' WAAP stack with overlapping WAF and bot defense capabilities.
• StackPath: Edge computing and CDN provider with comparable edge VMs, CDN, and WAF offerings targeting similar enterprise and media use cases at smaller scale.
• Wowza Streaming Engine: Video streaming infrastructure including OVP, DRM, and low-latency live comparable to CDNetworks' Aqua sub-brand (nManager, DRM, OVP).

Direct peers

• Edgio (formerly Limelight Networks): Traditional CDN with media delivery, low-latency streaming, and security services targeting similar enterprise, media, and gaming customers.
• Akamai Technologies: Global CDN and edge security leader with comparable CDN, WAAP, and bot/DDoS protection offerings competing for the same enterprise and media customers at greater scale.
• Cloudflare: Edge cloud platform offering CDN, WAF, DDoS, bot management, and Workers serverless — the most direct competitor to CDNetworks' integrated CDN/WAAP and Edge Application stack.
• Fastly: Edge compute platform with programmable CDN (Compute@Edge), WAF, and bot mitigation directly comparable to CDNetworks' CDN Pro and Edge Application offerings.
• ChinaCache (Wangsu Science & Technology): Chinese CDN parent of CDNetworks operating in overlapping markets, providing regional CDN and edge delivery services in Greater China with similar product taxonomy.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon CloudFront: Hyperscaler CDN tightly integrated with AWS IaaS/PaaS; competes with CDNetworks on price-performance for cloud-native workloads and increasingly bundles WAF/DDoS via Shield.
• Microsoft Azure CDN / Front Door: Hyperscaler CDN and edge security offering from Azure competing for the same enterprise workloads with similar WAF, DDoS, and bot mitigation features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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