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Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

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Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

A content delivery network (CDN) is a system of distributed servers (network points) that delivers webpages and other web content to online users based on their geographic location, the origin of the webpage, and the content delivery server, among others.

What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

CDNs are essential for improving user experience. They allow SMBs to provide a faster load time on their website and reduce latency issues when accessing data from other countries or continents. They also enable users to quickly get information about products or services in their local area. With CDNs, if there's an outage at one location due to weather conditions or power loss, another nearby location can still provide access until repairs are made. Even if there's no internet connectivity at the primary website provider, businesses still have some service available through alternative routes, which could be crucial for customer service.

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