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Disrupting the CDN Market: The Future of Video Streaming

Introduction

The content delivery network (CDN) market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by evolving streaming demands and strained infrastructure. As highlighted in Netskrt’s recent Streaming Media article, the CDN industry is overdue for disruption—not just in technology, but in mindset. Alignment is needed between CDN infrastructure and the economic and technical realities of modern streaming: elastic delivery, ultra-low latency, and infrastructure built specifically for video.

The Challenges Facing Traditional CDNs

Jockeying for a competitive advantage, content owners have often pressed CDNs to improve the economics surrounding content delivery. And for a while, CDNs tried to keep pace, building out capacity and offering more at a lower cost. Delivering high-quality video at scale means commitment to investment in technology, infrastructure, and people.

The need for disruption in the CDN industry is clear. CDNs today must meet the demands of modern live sports streaming, which requires specialized infrastructure, last-mile delivery capabilities, and dynamic scalability. Streaming platforms need CDN solutions that can scale on demand, ensuring high QoE while maintaining cost efficiency.

Netskrt: A CDN Built for the Future

This is where Netskrt comes in. As a leader in next-generation content delivery, Netskrt is built to address the challenges laid out in the Streaming Media article. Our unique approach combines advanced edge caching technology with the flexibility and scalability of modern cloud-based solutions

How Netskrt Stands Out:

1.) On-Demand Scalability

Netskrt leverages dynamic provisioning, meaning streaming platforms get the capacity they need, when they need it—eliminating the burden of fixed infrastructure costs.

2.) Resilient and Cost-Effective:

Netskrt technology enables streaming platforms to optimize delivery without compromising on performance or financial sustainability.

3.) Video-Optimized Caching:

Unlike traditional CDNs, Netskrt specializes in delivering high-quality video content, ensuring a seamless streaming experience for live sports and on-demand entertainment.

4.) Last-Mile Efficiency:

By embedding caches directly within ISP networks, we bring content closer to subscribers, reducing latency and buffering issues while improving overall QoE.