Global CDN provider CDNetworks launched a self-service CDN product, CDN360. CDN360 delivers the performance and stability of a traditional CDN while providing significantly greater flexibility and control. CDN360 runs NGINX on the edge and allows users to configure cache behavior using the popular NGINX configuration syntax. It also enables customers to customize their service coverage according to their content distribution and budgetary requirements.
Key features
Familiar NGINX Syntax for edge behavior configuration: To process request/response on the edge with familiar tools.
Access Control at the Edge: “Easy-to-implement” sophisticated access-control algorithms with Edge Logic to process requests to protected content at the edge.
China Delivery: Over 50 POPs in mainland China with more to come.
State-of-the-art Load Balancing: Dynamic monitoring of the Internet and direct traffic are based on real-time performance metrics and system-load information.
Seamless Integration: With a rich API, Edge Logic, and processing at the edge, users can implement features at the CDN level without touching an application codebase.
Ease of use: Created for engineers. According to CDNetworks, it’s easy to get started by anyone with a minimum background in CDN, yet sufficiently powerful for advanced users as well.
Flexible Cost / Performance management: CDN360 would empower users to self-customize service coverage and manage expenses according to the required performance.