Ericsson, LimeLight to collaborate on content delivery
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Ericsson has announced an agreement with Limelight Networks to add content delivery capabilities to its new Ericsson Unified Delivery Network (UDN) platform.
Ericsson aims to develop UDN as a webscale edge delivery network, and is using the agreement with Limelight Networks to add content delivery as the first application built on the platform.
Edge computing promises to address rapid increasing demand for data by leveraging distributed infrastructure to support low laency applications such as IoT, gaming and virtual reality.
“We are always looking for ways to improve the performance and reach of our network,” LimeLight Networks CEO Bob Lento said.
“The strength of Ericsson’s partnerships with communications service providers through the UDN Network is a key component of this agreement that enable us to offer even better reach and performance for our customers. We are delighted to work with Ericsson on this initiative.”
According to Frost and Sullivan principal analyst Dan Rayburn, edge computing and content delivery are a powerful combination.
“Combining content delivery technologies with an edge cloud platform that’s distributed inside ISPs is one of the best ways to guarantee optimal performance and allow application providers to use edge services to improve the end-user experience,” he said.
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Q.What is the primary goal of Ericsson's new Unified Delivery Network (UDN) platform?
What is the primary goal of Ericsson's new Unified Delivery Network (UDN) platform?
Ericsson aims to develop UDN as a webscale edge delivery network. The platform is designed to address the rapidly increasing demand for data by using distributed infrastructure to support low-latency applications.
Q.Why did Limelight Networks choose to partner with Ericsson for this initiative?
Why did Limelight Networks choose to partner with Ericsson for this initiative?
Limelight Networks cited the strength of Ericsson's partnerships with communications service providers through the UDN Network as a key component of the agreement. This collaboration will help them offer improved reach and performance to their customers.
Q.Which types of applications are expected to benefit most from edge computing technology?
Which types of applications are expected to benefit most from edge computing technology?
Edge computing is designed to support low-latency applications due to its distributed infrastructure. These include areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), gaming, and virtual reality, which require rapid data processing.
Q.What is the significance of combining content delivery with an edge cloud platform?
What is the significance of combining content delivery with an edge cloud platform?
Combining content delivery technologies with an edge cloud platform distributed within ISPs is considered one of the best ways to ensure optimal performance. This allows application providers to use edge services to enhance the end-user experience.