Limelight Networks

Limelight Networks is an edge network and content delivery company that now operates under the Edgio name. Its platform speeds up and protects websites, applications and video for businesses that serve large audiences.

Services

• Delivery: a global network that accelerates and protects content.
• Security: edge protection against bots, denial-of-service attacks and API abuse.
• Performance: a content delivery network aimed at faster page loads.
• Sites: a front-end platform with built-in delivery and security.
• Uplynk: tools to run, personalise and monetise live and on-demand video streams.
• Open Edge: placing edge capacity inside a partner's own network.

Customers and markets

Its material targets media and entertainment companies, web teams that ship updates often, and organisations protecting business-critical applications.

Key facts

• Also known as: Edgio
• Product lines: delivery, security, performance, sites and streaming.