--- title: How Netskrt Delivers High-Quality Streaming Video description: Learn how our CDN brings live and on-demand video closer to viewers to improve streaming performance, reduce network congestion, and deliver video at scale. image: https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Netskrt%20-%20Favicon%20Icon%20Svg.svg --- [Skip Navigation or Skip to Content](https://www.netskrt.io/how-it-works-comp#skipToMain) [![Netskrt\_Logo](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Netskrt_Logo.svg)](https://www.netskrt.io) - [Platform](https://www.netskrt.io/platform-overview) Platform Netskrt cdn [Platform Overview Edge-first CDN built for modern streaming delivery.](https://www.netskrt.io/platform-overview) [How It Works The architecture behind edge caching, ISP deployment, and delivery control.](https://www.netskrt.io/how-it-works-comp) Network [Coverage Map Netskrt’s global deployment and delivery footprint](https://www.netskrt.io/coverage) [Network & Infrastructure Partners The ecosystem supporting Netskrt deployments](https://www.netskrt.io/partners-page) [ISP Partners Control streaming-driven bandwidth costs and improve subscriber experience.](https://www.netskrt.io/solutions-netskrt-for-isps) Start Here New to Netskrt? See how the platform works and why it’s different from traditional CDN delivery. ![platform-header-cta](https://www.netskrt.io/hs-fs/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/platform-header-cta.webp?width=240&height=224&name=platform-header-cta.webp) [Watch overview](https://www.netskrt.io/platform-overview#overviewvideo) - [Solutions](https://www.netskrt.io/solutions-netskrt-for-isps) Solutions FOR CONTENT PROVIDERS [Live Streaming Scale concurrent viewers during sports, news, and live events](https://www.netskrt.io/solutions-live-streaming) [Video on Demand Improve delivery consistency for high-demand VOD libraries](https://www.netskrt.io/video-on-demand)   [Major Content Releases Handle premieres, launches, and traffic surges without overbuilding](https://www.netskrt.io/major-releases) [Gaming & Software Delivery Improve distribution of large game files, software packages and updates](https://www.netskrt.io/gaming-software) WORTH A READ See how live streaming demand and a changing CDN landscape are reshaping delivery strategy for content providers. ![Solution-Header-CTA](https://www.netskrt.io/hs-fs/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Solution-Header-CTA.webp?width=480&height=448&name=Solution-Header-CTA.webp) [Read the white paper](https://www.netskrt.io/resources/wp-shifting-landscape-for-contentstreamers) - [Resources](https://www.netskrt.io/resources) Resources TECHNICAL RESOURCES [White Papers & Briefs Research, product briefs, white papers and technical content](https://www.netskrt.io/resources) INSIGHTS [Blog & Articles Stay updated on perspectives on streaming delivery, edge infrastructure, technical insights and company news](https://www.netskrt.io/blog) FEATURED EBOOK Discover how live sports are reshaping the future of streaming. ![Netskrt-Ebook Thumbnail - How live sports exposed streaming’s infrastructure problem](https://www.netskrt.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Netskrt-Ebook%20Thumbnail%20-%20How%20live%20sports%20exposed%20streaming%E2%80%99s%20infrastructure%20problem%20(1).png?width=480&height=448&name=Netskrt-Ebook%20Thumbnail%20-%20How%20live%20sports%20exposed%20streaming%E2%80%99s%20infrastructure%20problem%20(1).png) [Read the ebook](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/How%20Live%20Sports%20Exposed%20Streamings%20Infrastructure%20Problem%20(ebook)-1.pdf) [Talk to us](https://www.netskrt.io/how-it-works-comp#popup-form) HOW IT WORKS # Architected for performance under pressure ## Built around the fastest path to the viewer Netskrt understands both sides of delivery: what content is in demand and which network paths can support it. The Netskrt CDN combines content awareness, network intelligence, and a multi-layer delivery footprint spanning centralized POPs, edge infrastructure, and embedded deployments inside Internet Service Provider (ISP) networks. That intelligence and structure ensures content requests are fulfilled from locations and utilize network paths that yield optimal quality of experience (QoE). architecture ## Netskrt CDN architecture Netskrt’s software-defined architecture allows the platform to scale while maintaining operational consistency. It gives Netskrt the flexibility to expand coverage efficiently, place infrastructure where it creates the greatest customer value, and adapt to the requirements of individual content providers. A software-defined control plane connects Netskrt’s delivery layers. Through active measurement, route analysis, traffic observation, and real-world delivery performance, Netskrt builds an understanding of the networks it serves. ## How the architecture works Netskrt’s architecture is designed to make delivery decisions across multiple layers of capacity. The platform can evaluate where content is available, how network paths are performing, and which delivery location is best positioned to maintain quality of experience. 01 Reduce origin requests, improve cache efficiency, and protect the origin from traffic spikes and overload Step 1 02 Resource layer provides added storage, load balancing, and other software-defined services Step 2 03 Caches deployed in upstream ASNs directly adjacent to serving ISPs Step 3 04 Netskrt CDN caches embedded within ISP infrastructure, providing ultra-high streaming performance Step 4 05 Multi-tiered delivery infrastructure Step 5 ###### Network intelligence
and request routing Netskrt evaluates route quality, available capacity, congestion, and achievable service levels, then uses that intelligence to steer traffic as conditions change. When demand shifts, the platform can balance load, redirect traffic, and select the delivery location most likely to maintain performance. Rather than defaulting to the nearest cache, Netskrt routes requests based on what the content needs. [Read the data sheet](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Document/Netskrt%20CDN%20Solution%20Brief.pdf) ![Platform Overview Diagram - Stage 1](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%201.png) ![Spacer](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%201.png) ![Platform Overview Diagram - Stage 2](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%202.png) ![Platform Overview Diagram - Stage 3](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%203.png) ![Platform Overview Diagram - Stage 4](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%204.png) ![Platform Overview Diagram - Stage 5](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%205.png) ![Platform Overview Diagram - Stage 6](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/Platform%20Overview%20Diagram%20-%20Stage%206.png) security ## Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and reliability Netskrt supports the operational, security, and compliance standards expected by leading global media and technology organizations.  Current certifications and compliance initiatives include SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance. ![SOC 2 Badge](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Images/SOC%202%20Badge.svg) ![iso-logo](https://20088929.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20088929/netskrt_theme/Images/iso-logo.webp) ![SOC 2 Badge](https://20088929.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20088929/netskrt_theme/Images/SOC%202%20Badge.webp) FEATURED CONTENT ## Explore more ways to strengthen delivery ![ISP-Datasheet-Thumbnail-2-Banner-img](https://20088929.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20088929/netskrt_theme/Images/ISP-Datasheet-Thumbnail-2-Banner-img.webp) Technical Brief #### Download the Netskrt CDN Architecture brief See how Netskrt combines software-defined delivery, network intelligence, dynamic request routing, and a multi-layer CDN footprint to support high-demand content delivery. [Read now](https://www.netskrt.io/hubfs/netskrt_theme/Document/Netskrt%20CDN%20Architecture%20Brief.pdf) ![See-where-Netskrt-Banner-img](https://20088929.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20088929/netskrt_theme/Images/See-where-Netskrt-Banner-img.webp) Video #### Why live sports streaming still breaks Netskrt CEO Sig Luft joins Next TMT Talks to discuss the technical and business challenges behind delivering the world’s biggest live events. [Watch now](https://www.netskrt.io/resources/why-live-sports-streaming-still-breaks-next-tmt) ## When the moment  can’t fail, talk to us. 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