A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a large, global network with nodes (network presences) in several different countries. The basic idea is that by having your data in multiple locations around the globe you will always have a node geographically close to your users. Having your users closer to your data is important because the data transfer speed to those users will be faster.

A CDN works by taking your files and immediately pushing those files to all of the servers (called network edges) that comprise the CDN’s network. That means that your files are ready to be delivered instantly. This instantaneous transfer is what allows for the broadcasting of live events to users all around the world at the same time.

What Can the CDN Do?

SparkCDN’s network has countless abilities, and the ways to use it are endless. Website operators will be interested in using the CDN to deliver static web files, such as CSS, Javascript, and images. Websites that receive a lot of traffic can benefit tremendously by having those files served by the CDN instead of the web servers. Another common use for CDN’s is media streaming and live event streaming. Have a concert that you want to broadcast live? SparkCDN’s network is ready for that, whether it’s been recorded or live.