Services reducing latency for global users
Regional latency is measured against Akamai's edge points first, and that decides which content moves closer to users.
CDN & Global Acceleration
A CDN service run on a direct Akamai partnership, with caching and delivery policy designed per content type.
- Cloud
- Architecture
- Migration
- Managed operations
01Overview
Service overview
A CDN is designed and operated here so repeatedly downloaded content is answered from a point close to the user. Images, video, and static files are the main subjects, delivered over Akamai's global edge network. Retention and invalidation are separated by content type, which lowers both the load left on the origin and the cost of delivery.
02Who it fits
Where it fits
Platforms facing rapid origin traffic and egress growth
Requests with a low hit ratio are traced, and header and path rules are corrected to cut origin calls.
Content services that need controlled purge and failover
A bulk purge procedure for release time and fallback response rules for an origin outage are put in place.
03What we deliver
Scope of delivery
01
Cache and delivery policy
Retention, refresh, compression, and protocol settings are decided per content type. Files that change often and files that stay for months are separated, and each gets the response profile it needs.
02
Reduced origin load and failover
Request volume reaching the origin is throttled even during a traffic surge, with a fallback path in place for when it stops answering. A sudden spike no longer requires more origin infrastructure to absorb it.
03
Performance and hit-ratio observability
Hit ratio, response time, and error rate are collected split by region and content. After a policy change, where the effect landed can be read from the numbers.
How the service works
Shape delivery around the content
Set caching by update behavior and observe edge delivery alongside origin load.
Define content-specific cache policies
Deliver at the edge with failover
Observe hit rates and response times
04Why this way
Points of difference
Each point lists the deliverable that backs it.
Caching aligned to the content lifecycle
Give every file the same retention and you get either stale content or a busy origin. Product images, release assets, and personalized pages are separated, and each receives its own retention, refresh method, and cache-key rule. Versioned filenames and immediate invalidation are used for different situations rather than one being applied everywhere.
Backed by
- Baseline assessment report
- Target architecture and transition plan
Client work · Live commerce
Live commerce, company B — the operating environment stood up alongside the build
The environment went up first, on the development schedule, and the same team carried the deployment and operations paths after it.
Learn moreA direct Akamai partnership's global edge
A direct partnership with Akamai means its global edge network is used without going through a reseller. Fewer intercontinental hops cut latency for global users at the point level, and cache policy and routing rules adjust the moment they need to.
Backed by
- Cutover record and operations runbook
- Operations dashboard and improvement backlog
Client work · North American food ordering platform
North American food ordering platform, company W — delivery and operations aimed overseas
A CDN moved delivery closer to the user, and the operations aimed at overseas users stayed with us in Korea.
Learn more05How to start
From first call to kickoff
Every stage ends with an agreed scope and a deliverable in your hands.
Step 01
Baseline
We collect current cost, performance, configuration, and ownership per account and turn them into a baseline within three weeks of kickoff.
DeliverableBaseline assessment report
Step 02
Target architecture
We set the target structure around business criticality and regulatory constraints, then fix the transition order and rollback conditions with you.
DeliverableTarget architecture and transition plan
Step 03
Transition and run
We cut over only after rehearsal, then move observability, cost, and incident response into a single operating model.
DeliverableCutover record and operations runbook
Step 04
Embed and improve
We review operating metrics with you once a month and agree the next quarter improvements in priority order.
DeliverableOperations dashboard and improvement backlog
06Contract options
Ways to work together
- Remote delivery
- Subscription
07Service levels
Service levels
99.95%
Uptime
30%+
Average savings after migration or redesign
24·7
Night-and-holiday coverage included
Stone manufacturer, company S — overseas acceleration and origin traffic cut
A stone manufacturer with a large share of overseas visitors had slow responses and origin traffic that kept climbing.
What we doA CDN went in front, static assets were served from the edge, and cache policy was tuned against regional response data.
What it leavesOrigin traffic dropped by 1TB a month, and the response time overseas visitors experience came down with it.
Live commerce, company B — the operating environment stood up alongside the build
A new service had to be built and its cloud operating environment stood up at the same time.
What we doThe environment went up first, on the development schedule, and the same team carried the deployment and operations paths after it.
What it leavesDevelopment and infrastructure moved on one schedule instead of waiting on each other.
North American food ordering platform, company W — delivery and operations aimed overseas
A service used in California, USA had to be operated from Korea.
What we doA CDN moved delivery closer to the user, and the operations aimed at overseas users stayed with us in Korea.
What it leavesThe service area is abroad, and delivery and operations still run from Korea.
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09FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The change is made by moving the certificate and DNS configuration, and during the switch the direct path to the origin stays open so traffic can be split and reverted the moment anything looks wrong.
No. We start from workload requirements and choose the provider and services from there. Managed services do carry a switching cost, so we agree at design time how much of the stack stays on standard technology.
Yes. We take on operations in stages and move recurring work into runbooks and automation to reduce the headcount required. Night and holiday coverage is split by service criticality when the contract is agreed.
Most work is designed for zero or minimal downtime. Where downtime is unavoidable we agree the rehearsal, the rollback trigger, and the acceptable outage window first, then schedule the change at the lowest-traffic hour.
We compile the baseline report within three weeks of kickoff. Current cost, performance, configuration, and operational ownership are collected by account to inform the target architecture, transition sequence, and rollback conditions.
We review operational metrics, incidents, and improvement tasks monthly. Priorities for the following quarter are recorded in the operational dashboard and improvement backlog to inform the next investment decisions.
We share the findings from the first stage, then agree scope and schedule on that basis before delivery. A finished request for proposal is not required: the current environment and the outcome you want are enough to start.
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Guides and checklists you can use during review and kickoff.
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