India's booming CDN market
According to recent research reports, the India CDN market size is expected to grow from USD 180 million in 2018 to USD 380 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of over 15%. Increasing internet penetration, growing adoption of OTT platforms, and rising mobile video consumption are some key factors driving demand for CDNs in India.
Some key trends in India's CDN space:
- Mobile video content: Over 60% of the total internet traffic in India is now video. With more Indians watching videos on mobile devices, CDN providers are optimizing their networks to deliver high-quality video streaming on mobiles.
- Edge computing & micro data centers: CDN providers are setting up edge nodes and micro data centers closer to end users to reduce content distance. This improves speeds for latency-sensitive applications like online gaming.
- Adoption of cloud CDNs: Many companies are moving from traditional build-your-own CDN models to using cloud CDN services from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud etc. for scalability and reduced costs.
- Growth of indigenous India Content Delivery Network providers: Local players like Cloudflare, EasyCDN, Sepior etc. are challenging global leaders and improving coverage outside metro cities.
India's top CDN providers
Some of the leading CDN providers operating in India are:
- Akamai: The worldwide leader with 30+ Points of Presence (PoPs) across India and a dedicated network serving 1000+ customers.
- Cloudflare: One of the fastest growing CDNs globally. It has launched multiple India PoPs and offers its services to Indian web properties and global customers with India origins/destinations.
- Limelight Networks: A global player with CDN points of presence located in major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- Microsoft Azure: Provides CDN capabilities through its globally distributed Edge cache network and Point of Presence locations in India.
- Google Cloud CDN: Leverages Google's extensive network infrastructure to deliver fast content globally including locations in India.
- Tata Communications: An indigenous managed CDN provider with networking capabilities across 90+ countries including a robust India network.
- Instart Logic: A regional specialist focusing on South Asia markets like India with delivery Nodes in major metro cities.
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