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✨ Facts about EdgeCast

1. EdgeCast is a content delivery network (CDN): EdgeCast, a subsidiary of Verizon Digital Media Services, is a global content delivery network that helps businesses and organizations deliver their digital content quickly and securely across the internet.

2. Founded in 2006: EdgeCast was founded in Los Angeles, California, by James Segil, Alex Kazerani, Phil Goldsmith, and Ted Middleton in 2006. It quickly grew into one of the world's largest CDNs before being acquired by Verizon in 2013.

3. Verizon acquisition and rebranding: In 2013, telecommunications giant Verizon acquired EdgeCast for a reported sum of $350 million. The acquisition aimed to expand Verizon's capabilities in delivering digital media content. After the acquisition, EdgeCast became part of Verizon Digital Media Services and was rebranded as part of its media delivery services.

4. Expansive global network: EdgeCast's content delivery network setup consists of multiple strategically located data centers (called Points of Presence or PoPs) around the world. These PoPs store duplicate copies of clients' content and help enable faster delivery of digital content to end users by serving it from the PoP that is closest to them.

5. Diverse client base: EdgeCast's CDN services cater to a wide array of industries, including media and entertainment, online gaming, e-commerce, and software-as-a-service (SaaS). Some of its notable clients include major companies such as Hulu, Twitter, Pinterest, and Sony. By providing fast and efficient content delivery, EdgeCast helps these businesses improve their user experience, reduce latency, and offer better overall performance for their digital offerings.