Limelight Networks Announces '2021 CDN Market Forecast'

Limelight Networks (https://kr.limelight.com) announced '2021 CDN Market Forecast'.

Limelight is expected to continue high growth in the CDN market due to the increase in global online streaming demand, and service providers are expected to optimize content, real-time low-latency streaming, content delivery at the edge, expand user service, and strengthen the security environment. did.

Limelight Networks' '2021 CDN market outlook' is ▲Security-Providing strong security services to counter illegal copying and cyberattacks ▲Entertainment -Library functions and content optimized for user device environment ▲Games-Mobile games Guaranteed fast transmission and safe playback of and cloud games ▲Education field-Supports rapid content distribution and smooth processing of exploding traffic ▲Sports field-Expanded traffic dispersion and buffering minimization, and high-definition broadcast-quality services are provided. 

Limelight predicts that in 2021, the requirements for security enhancements for streaming infrastructure and cloud storage will increase. Previously, when providing streaming services, the emphasis was placed on protecting data, but now the Internet becomes a space for work and leisure, and the technology that prevents content leakage, 'forensic watermarking' and the computing function without a server, are provided at the edge network level. The company explained that the sharing of content and illegal copying should be blocked by using the 'EdgeFunctions' function that transmits the data. IT administrators should have enhanced user identification and copy restrictions and should provide options to block or disable illegal users.

As theaters, movie theaters, and other performance venues around the world are temporarily closed due to the Corona 19 pandemic, general content providers and consumers are moving to the OTT platform for entertainment, such as Walt Disney announcing the online streaming service'Disney+'.

In 2021, OTT providers are expected to reinforce the 'Library' function so that consumers can quickly and easily find the content they want in a situation where consumers have more options. In addition, as the number of consumers viewing high-definition content using smartphones with enhanced functions increases, the image size is adjusted to fit the user's device or the encoding technology that manipulates the video so that it is provided in the best bitrate method for the device in use. The company emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen customer service, such as providing content in an optimal format by applying 

In 2021, games that can be completed in a short time are expected to continue to become popular, and games that are played by real-time interaction and participation by gamers are attracting attention, and the requirement for secure and delay-free transmission of large amounts of data is expected. It is expected to grow.

The rise of online learning and edtech platforms is changing the way we learn and how businesses communicate with users. For example, video education content is helping companies adapt quickly, and students consume vast amounts of content online. Online education trends are expected to become commonplace in the new normal era. When distributing online educational content on a large scale, it needs to be supported to quickly distribute and stream, and to handle increasing traffic as the number of site visits increases.

Limelight Networks Governor Lee Hyung-Geun said, "In 2021, as 5G infrastructure expands and related support devices become popular, more CDNs are expected to be embedded in 5G technology-based communication networks." Because it can be hosted and used, it can greatly enhance security by reducing the movement of sensitive data as well as fast content delivery.”