VDO-X - Next Generation CDN Mechanisms

Next Generation CDN Mechanisms

VDO-X is a software based solution versus network layer solution. Regular CDN's use a mix of network layer routing solutions, DNS or BGP redirection tweaks and caching/proxying mechanisms to build a CDN. This requires specific network network components, specific DNS servers, specific delivery hardware and specific storage solutions.

VDO-X on the other hand is a software suite that runs on any generic web server. It can be rolled out in any IP network, and even on multiple IP networks without the need for depending on or changing the network infrastructure or its components. The result is more flexibility, and no dependency on networks, specific and expensive hardware.

Dynamic asset replication versus static asset replication

Instead of copying every asset to each server, VDO-X copies assets only to those servers that are connected to specific regions where the assets are popular. This is done instantly.

This saves copying time so assets are live within a few minutes. It also saves a lot of storage on edge servers/clusters/PoPs. And compared to plain caching/proxying, the VDO-X asset replication is controlled and manageable.

Dynamic server-network range matching versus static server-network matching

VDO-X lets you match any edge delivery server to any global ISP network or IP network range. This is N-to-N: you can match multiple networks to multiple servers. Matching is a matter of a click, and is instant. Other CDN's have static relays and changes can take days to become effective.

Dynamic user redirection versus static user redirection

VDO-X can immediately redirect an end user to any server in its distributed cloud based on the availability of servers and the IP origin of the end user. Like point 3, this is static with other CDN's and changes can take up to two days.

Integrated support for all streaming services, protocols and formats, plus web acceleration support Traditional CDN's offer web file acceleration and offer limited or less integrated streaming support. Most CDN's started with web acceleration and bolted on streaming support afterwards. All delivery servers in the VDO-X CDN can deliver any file and stream type so you can maximize resources utilization, and the web interface enables generic and integrated management features for all popular delivery technologies.

Extensive reporting

VDO-X shows load and availability of every server, accounts popularity, requests from networks, assets status, etcetera. Realtime reports are available for the CDN operator (CDN overview), for each content user (account overview) and for each asset. The CDN operator also has in-depth uptime, load and traffic reporting tools. Content users have in-depth historical reports.

User friendly, self-service web interface

VDO-X offers a full-featured yet user friendly web interface for managing their CDN account.

Unique IP VDO-X was developed in-house by lack of existing CDN technologies. The core technologies were developed before other CDN solutions came to market and the approach is different from other solutions so it is unique IP that is protected by Dutch and International laws.