Tag Archives: cdn

Unexpected business benefits of using a CDN are the indirect advantages one gains from the performance provided by a Content Delivery Network platform. Page load speeds, application performance, and a great user experience have always been vital components in any online strategy. However, as the world continues to embrace digital solutions, focusing on these requirements is now more critical than ever. As almost every aspect of our daily lives starts or ends with an online service, organizations that operate [...]

08 Dec 2019

SD-WAN or CDN – Do You Need Both?

A CDN or SD-WAN both deliver functionality that improves the performance of web-based applications and services. As the digital age continues to transform the way we transact, communicate, and consume information, online apps and solutions are vital utilities needed to navigate the information economy. However, seamless access to these platforms is not enough. Service providers need to ensure their solutions are resilient and deliver the performance expected by today's modern technology user. The Anatomy of an SD-WAN According to Gartner, a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) has four characteristics: It must support [...]

23 Apr 2018

The Differences between HTTP and HTTPS

When the internet was fairly new, users learned that all website URLs started with http:// followed by the website address. Today, browsers automatically add this part of the URL, so there’s no need to type it. Because of that, some people don’t even realize that many URLs now start with HTTPS instead of HTTP. What’s the difference, and does it matter? In many cases, it’s actually very important that the website URL shows HTTPS. Hypertext Transfer Protocol, or HTTP, is [...]

16 Apr 2018

HTML vs HTML5

HTML has been the standard coding language for web pages for decades now. As the internet evolved, HTML has changed, too. Today, the coding language is now on its fifth version. HTML5 may have some things in common with the initial version of HTML, but it’s also very different in a number of ways. HTML, which is short for Hyper Text Markup Language, isn’t actually a programming language like C# or Java. Instead, it’s a markup language. It organizes and [...]

21 Dec 2017

How Developers Can Achieve Faster App Downloads with a Mobile CDN

Mobile app developers know the importance of delivering files to clients in a fast, efficient manner. If an app takes too long to download, users may stop and choose a competitor's app. There are ways for developers to achieve faster download speeds, however, including the use of a mobile content delivery network (CDN). Also known as a mobile content delivery network, a mobile CDN consists of multiple servers that are optimized for fast, high-performance data delivery to mobile users. The [...]

28 Nov 2017

How CDNs Impact Streaming and Net Neutrality

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Net neutrality is the principle that all web traffic is treated equally. The current debate around the issue is focused on keeping major internet service providers (ISPs) from becoming content gatekeepers by favoring their own services while throttling the traffic of others. While content providers such as Google, Facebook, Netflix and Amazon appear to be on the side of the consumer, they already favor their content through the use of content delivery networks (CDNs). This complicates the net neutrality [...]

31 Oct 2017

Why CDNsun Should Be At The Top Of Your List

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If you are looking to speed up your website, a content delivery network is a great solution. But which CDN should you use? There are several options on the market, but in order to make the best decision, you should consider several criteria: Functionality, Pricing, Performance, and Support. Functionality: This essentially means “what can the CDN do for you?” You should decide ahead of time which features are the most important to you so you can ensure the CDN you select [...]

27 Sep 2017

Slow Page Speed And Conversions

Did you know, that a 1 second delay in page load time can cause conversions to drop by 7% (Kissmetrics)? The steady increase in technological innovation has caused people to become more impatient than ever. Whether we are shopping from a desktop or a mobile device, we no longer expect to have to wait for a page to load. In fact, data from a recent Google study shows that 53% of people on mobile devices will leave a page if [...]

31 Jul 2017

How to Boost Discourse CMS?

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If you require an effective tool to build up a unique and handy discussion platform, you may always try your hands with Discourse CMS. This is an open-source CMS that can be used as a mailing list, a chat room or a discussion forum. Here is a short list of benefits you may get, once you’ve decided to try your hands with it: When you use Discourse CMS, you get a unique opportunity to develop a civilized community that can [...]

25 Jul 2017

Web Performance: How Important is it Today?

When you are creating an eCommerce website, there are always quite a lot of things to take into consideration. For instance, you have to invent an original web design to make your online platform look unique compared to its counterparts. In addition, you need to care about your user experience if you want to attract more online visitors. Finally, you shouldn’t forget about your web performance. Today, we’re going to speak about web performance and the things it actually influences [...]