1、Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 1 of 20Market Guide for Edge Distribution PlatformsPublished 29 April 2024-ID G00795049-21 min readBy Analyst(s):Amol Nerlekar,Brandon Medford,Peter KjeldsenInitiatives:Communications Industry Technology Insights;I&O PlatformsConverging CDN,web security and edge compute ca

2、pabilities haveevolved the market for edge distribution platform offerings.Thisresearch helps CIOs select an edge distribution platform providerto support their global requirements for security,web performance,edge and streaming workloads.OverviewKey FindingsRecommendationsCIOs responsible for selec

3、ting edge distribution platforms must:Most edge distribution platform providers offer enhanced features such asserverless functions to enable code execution closer to the end users.However,adoption of edge distribution platforms for edge computing use cases remainsrelatively lower compared to web/ap

4、p performance and security services.Cost optimization remains an important criterion for CIOs when adopting webperformance and security services and evaluating edge distribution platformproviders.The adoption of edge distribution platforms varies between organizations.Edgecomputing is predominantly

5、adopted by organizations with higher digital maturity,but web/app performance and security remain the most widely adopted services inother organizations.Develop an edge distribution platform strategy and a roadmap that harmonizes theexisting and upcoming enterprise business and digital technology in

6、itiatives withoverall organizational objectives.Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 2 of 20Market DefinitionEdge Distribution Platform(EDP)is a highly distributed,edge-based,integrated networkand cloud delivery infrastructure.It provides as-a-service functionalities such as edgecompute and storage,web applic

7、ation and perimeter security,content and APIacceleration,and data and analytics and AI applications.Edge distribution platformproviders offer these functionalities by deploying network,compute,storage and cachingnodes across geographically distributed self-owned or third party data center locations.

8、Figure 1 shows the functionalities and potential offerings provided from an edgedistribution platformFigure 1:EDP Functionalities and Potential OfferingsThe must-have capabilities for this market include:Develop an estimate of the bandwidth and other network requirements and securityfeatures necessa

9、ry over the next two to three years.Evaluate the edge distributionplatform vendors.Also consider whether each vendor includes a zero overage pricingmodel at no additional cost or commitments.Ensure the edge distribution platform providers are able to meet your requirementsfor performance and securit

10、y by considering factors such as providers points ofpresence(POPs)in the required geography,data sovereignty compliance,availability,routing optimization and security capabilities.Content delivery networks(CDNs)Web application and API protection(WAAP)Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 3 of 20The standard ca

11、pabilities for this market are:The optional capabilities for this market are:Market DescriptionCDN providers,which traditionally offered networks for optimized delivery of content,haveevolved their networks into edge distribution platforms(EDP)that also offer compute,storage and developer tools ente

12、rprises can use to deploy edge-native applications.Theevolution helps EDP providers to meet the needs of enterprise customers beyond contentdelivery.Enterprises adopt EDP for three major use cases:In addition to enhanced security,these use cases help enterprise customers to:Edge-based cloud platform

13、s with compute and storage capabilitiesSupporting video streaming workflowData and analytics and AI applicationsEnhancing performance by utilizing caching,route optimization,load balancing andfront-end optimization.Enhancing application security by utilizing web application firewall(WAF),distributed

14、 denial of service(DDoS)protection,bot mitigation and API protection(see Assessing CDNs for Improving Performance and Security in Web Applications).Allowing organizations to execute code closer to users by utilizing edge computeservices such as serverless functions.Lower the total cost of ownership

15、versus owning and managing multiple edge-basedcomputing assetsEnable faster deployment of applicationsEnhance customer experience,application scalability and reliabilityProvide wider geographical reach while ensuring local data sovereignty requirementsare metImprove near-real-time automation and int

16、elligence at the edgeGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 4 of 20Figure 2:Benefits of EDP for OrganizationsEDP providers should provide must-have and standard capabilities in the followingcategories to meet current and future needs of the customers:Content delivery networks(CDNs):To improve web performance by

17、 deliveringdynamic and static web optimization,DNS optimization,origin shields,front-endoptimization,Secure Sockets Layer(SSL)and Transport Layer Security(TLS)certifications,Hypertext Transfer Protocol Version 3,and QUIC UDP internetconnections support.Web application/API protection:To enable protec

18、tion at the perimeter with a focuson web application firewalls(WAFs),distributed denial of service(DDoS),botmitigation,TLS,enterprise app access,and security information and eventmanagement integration.Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 5 of 20In addition,EDP providers may support following optional capabil

19、ities:Market DirectionSegments Within EDP Market Show Varied Rates of GrowthDue to current economic headwinds,enterprises have increasingly become costconscious,even when there are needs to improve performance further and securing digitalassets is a top priority.Also,the edge compute segment of the

20、EDP market,which allowsexecuting code closer to the users,has some overlap with other edge markets(see MarketGuide for Edge Computing).Typically,EDP providers offer compute capabilities such asserverless functions at the edge,either to perform lightweight activities such as executingJavaScript or to

21、 perform heavyweight compute-intensive activities such as Node.js,Python and Java runtimes.Enterprises planning to utilize edge infrastructure for runningtheir workloads may consider the following when evaluating use cases for edgedeployment:Edge/serverless:To offer compute and storage capabilities

22、such as functionplatform as a service(PaaS),web developer platforms,key-value stores,objectstorage,and other cloud services for distributed workloads.These enable local andglobal edge code execution that automates the placement and ongoing operationsof latency and location-sensitive workloads closer

23、 to users and devices to enablecloud-out edge computing.Video streaming workflow:To support scalable and low-latency stream delivery,video ingest optimization,digital rights management,video encoding,CDN switchingand dynamic ad insertion for both on-demand and live video playout.Data and analytics a

24、nd AI applications:To support data collection and deploymentof AI applications and inference models on the EDP infrastructure.There may be a need to process the data as close as possible to the data source torealize value.For lightweight compute activities,usually the data to be processed at the edg

25、e isephemeral in nature(less likely to be stored for months or years)and is most likelystored in key-value data stores.For heavyweight compute activities,usually an external database would be neededto store the data.Therefore,the overall stack for data processing,storage andretrieval should be optim

26、ized to meet the latency requirement for the workload.Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 6 of 20Across the different segments of the EDP market,Gartner expects the following evolutionsover the next year:EDP Providers Continue to Offer New and Enhanced CapabilitiesEDP providers continue to develop capabiliti

27、es and enhance features in segments such assecurity,edge compute and storage.In addition to core compute cloud-like capabilities,some EDP providers also offer GPUs for executing AI-and generative AI-related workloadsand industry-specific solutions such as video optimization.EDP providers offer these

28、enhanced features to meet evolving demands from clients and address new industry-specific use cases.Market AnalysisWeb/API performance and security services that securely enhance end-user experienceand extend geographical reach continue to remain dominant use cases or segments formany enterprises to

29、 utilize an EDP.The edge compute segment,which is the newest offering from the EDP providers,is stillnot as widely adopted as the other two segments of EDP.According to the 2024 GartnerCIO and Technology Executive Survey,only 19%of respondents have already deployededge computing,and an additional 32

30、%expect to deploy it by 2026(see Predicts 2024:Edge Computing Technologies Are Gaining Traction and Maturity).Reasons for the relatively lower adoption of edge compute segment among enterprisesinclude:Web/API performance:Offerings will continue to mature while price becomesincreasingly commoditized.

31、The majority of growth of this segment is likely to becontributed by new customers or new workloads from existing customers.Web app/API security:Providers offer advanced security solutions.Adoption of suchsolutions will continue to increase due to the evolving nature of the threats thatenterprises n

32、eed to protect their assets from.Edge/serverless:Adoption of compute and storage for production workloads at theedge will continue to grow as enterprises continue on their digital transformationjourney and modernize their legacy applications.Lower digital maturity of the specific vertical or industr

33、yGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 7 of 20The adoption of edge computing is expected to grow as:The vendors in the EDP landscape typically fall under the categories of traditional CDNproviders or public cloud providers.Most of the EDP providers in both categories have ageographical reach across multiple co

34、ntinents,either through their own data center PoPsor through partners:Some of the factors that EDP providers use to differentiate their offerings are:Shortage of necessary skills and nascency of developer tools required to developand implement the industry-or vertical-specific edge applicationsLack

35、of clear understanding of edge computings role in enterprise digitaltransformation,resulting in a siloed deployment of use cases instead of anenterprisewide edge compute strategyLack of a strong,flexible ecosystem in which partners offer solutions to addressdiverse use cases for an industry or a ver

36、ticalDistributed application architecture becomes more pervasiveEdge applications maturePartner ecosystems evolveSuccess stories for edge computing deployments from other organizations becomeapparentEdge computing becomes a part of digital transformation initiative for organizationsTraditional CDN p

37、roviders have enhanced their offerings from providing webapplication performance and security capabilities to providing cloud-like computeand storage capabilities.Public cloud providers have expanded their offerings to include features like webapplication security and edge compute capabilities.Compr

38、ehensive product offeringsPartnershipsPresence across different geographiesGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 8 of 20In addition to needs for security,performance and compute capabilities,enterprises canconsider the above factors when selecting an EDP provider.Representative VendorsThe vendors listed in thi

39、s Market Guide do not imply an exhaustive list.This section isintended to provide more understanding of the market and its offerings.Vendor SelectionGartner sizes the market at about 25 vendors that provide EDP solutions as outlined inthis guide.The vendors profiled in Table 1 were selected as repre

40、sentatives of the EDPmarket based on their product portfolios,market coverage and competitiveness as seenby the competitors,and progress in the past year.The offerings listed for individualvendors are the official products listed on the vendors webpages.Please note that thenumber of products/service

41、s is not necessarily indicative of all the capabilities of aspecific vendor in this market because each vendor uses different nomenclature orcategorization for features and products/services offered.Customized solutionsEase of onboardingPackaging/bundling to meet diverse buying needsSupport services

42、Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 9 of 20Table 1:Representative Vendors in Edge Distribution Platforms(Enlarged table in Appendix)Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 10 of 20Vendor ProfilesAkamaiAkamai,headquartered in Cambridge,MA,U.S.,is a publicly owned edge and cloudservices provider founded in 1998 that offers

43、 solutions for cloud,content delivery,securityand edge compute and storage.Akamais offering in the edge distribution platform market is the Akamai Connected Cloud,a globally distributed edge and cloud platform that businesses can leverage to develop,deliver and secure edge-native applications.The Ak

44、amai Connected Cloud includes cloud,security and delivery capabilities.Specific offerings include:Akamai has a global presence with clients in North America,Latin America,Europe,Eurasia,Greater China,Asia/Pacific,Middle East and North Africa,and Sub-SaharanAfrica.Alibaba CloudAlibaba Cloud is a subs

45、idiary of Alibaba Group,a public company founded in 2009 andheadquartered in Hangzhou,China.It is a provider of cloud computing and AI-relatedservices.Alibaba Clouds offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Ion,API Acceleration,Adaptive Media DeliveryAPI Security,App&API Protector,

46、Edge DNS,Bot Manager,Cloud Firewall,DDoSProtectionEdgeWorkers,Dedicated CPU,Linode Kubernetes EngineBlock Storage,Object Storage,BackupsContent Delivery Network(CDN),Dynamic Content Delivery Network(DCDN)Cloud security productsEdge Node Service(ENS)Cloud storageGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 11 of 20Alt

47、hough Alibaba Cloud operates globally,the majority of its business is done in theAsia/Pacific region,and China in particular.Amazon Web ServicesAmazon,headquartered in Seattle,Washington,is a publicly owned,multifacetedbusiness.Its cloud subsidiary,Amazon Web Services(AWS),offers a broad andcomprehe

48、nsive range of services which includes solutions for content delivery,security,and edge compute and storage.AWSs offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Amazon Web Services has a global presence,with clients in North America,Latin America,Europe,Eurasia,Greater China,Asia/Pacific,

49、Middle East and North Africa,and Sub-Saharan Africa.AzionAzion is a privately owned edge network and solutions provider founded in 2011 andheadquartered in Palo Alto,U.S.Azion offers services related to edge and cloudcomputing,network,and security.Azions offerings in the edge distribution platform m

50、arket include:CloudFront,AWS Global AcceleratorAWS Shield,AWS Web Application FirewallCloudFront Functions,CloudFront KeyValueStore,LambdaEdgeEdge Application,Edge Cache,Application AcceleratorEdge Functions,Image Processor,Load BalancerEdge Storage,Edge SQL,Edge KVEdge Firewall,DDoS Protection,Netw

51、ork Layer Protection,Web Application FirewallEdge DNS,Edge OrchestratorData Stream,Real-Time Metrics,Real-Time Events,Edge PulseGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 12 of 20Azion operates globally,but has the majority of its business with North American clients.Baishan CloudBaishan Cloud,headquartered in Guiy

52、ang City,China,is a privately owned edge and cloudservice provider that was founded in 2015.Baishan Cloud offers services related to edgeand cloud computing,network and security.Baishan Clouds offerings in the EDP market include:Baishan Cloud has a global presence,with clients across North America,G

53、reater China,Asia/Pacific,EMEA and North Africa.CloudflareCloudflare is a public edge and cloud services provider founded in 2010 andheadquartered in San Francisco,U.S.Cloudflare,a connectivity cloud company,offers anedge cloud platform that helps developers to develop,secure,run and deliver website

54、s andapplications.Cloudflares offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Edge Network for Wholesite Acceleration,Edge Download Delivery Network,EdgeStreaming Media Delivery Network,Global Application Acceleration at the Edge,Full-Link Edge AccelerationCloud WAF,Anti-DDoS,Edge Securit

55、y Acceleration,Advanced Threat Detection(ATD),Bot Protection,API Security,Zero Trust Security Access,Secure Internet Gateway,Secure Intelligent Networking,Cloud Security Center(CSA)Edge Bare Metal Cloud,Edge Cloud Server,Serverless,Orchsym Hybrid IntegrationPlatform(iPaaS)CDNWorkers,Workers AI,Pages

56、,R2,Images,StreamSingle-Vendor SASE,Security Services Edge(SSE),Zero Trust Network Access(ZTNA),Gateway,Cloudflare CASB,Cloudflare DLP,Remote Browser Isolation(RBI),Cloud Email SecurityGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 13 of 20Cloudflare has a global presence,with clients in North America,Latin America,Eur

57、ope,Eurasia,Greater China,Asia/Pacific,Middle East and North Africa,and Sub-SaharanAfrica.Conversant SolutionsConversant Solutions,headquartered in Singapore,is a privately owned edge network andsolutions provider that was founded in 2002.Conversant offers services related tonetwork,edge performance

58、 and security.Conversants offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Conversants global edge network infrastructure spreads across 54 countries,with astrong focus in Southeast Asia.Conversant has clients across Europe,Eurasia,GreaterChina,Asia/Pacific,Middle East and North Africa.Edg

59、enextEdgenext,headquartered in Singapore,is a privately owned edge network and solutionsprovider that was founded in 2022.Edgenext is an edge cloud service provider offeringproducts and services for networks,security and computing.EdgeNexts offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:

60、Cloudflare WAF,Cloudflare Bot Management,Cloudflare Turnstile,DDoS protection,Page Shield,SSL/TLS EncryptionCache Reserve,Argo Smart Routing,API Gateway,Rate Limiting,Load BalancingSwiftServe Content Delivery Network(CDN),Low Latency Delivery Network,MediaServices,StorageBare Metal Server&Colocation

61、Web Application&API Protection(WAF,API security,bot management,DDoSmitigation).CDN,Live Streaming,Security CDNBare Metal Server,Virtual Private ServerAnti-DDoS,DNS SecurityGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 14 of 20Edgenext has a presence in multiple countries,with clients across EMEA,Asia/Pacific,Greater C

62、hina,North Africa and the Americas.EdgioEdgio,headquartered in Phoenix,U.S.,is a public company that provides edge networkservices for content delivery,security and web development.Following the acquisition ofEdgecast in 2022,Limelight Networks was rebranded as Edgio.Edgios offerings in the edge dis

63、tribution platform market include:Edgio has a presence in multiple countries,with clients across EMEA,Asia/Pacific,GreaterChina,Africa and the Americas.FastlyFastly,Inc.,headquartered in San Francisco,U.S.,is a public company that was founded in2011.Fastly offers a globally distributed edge cloud pl

64、atform that enables businesses toimprove site performance,enhance security and innovate by leveraging edge compute,delivery,security and observability offerings.Fastlys offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Edgio Delivery,Edgio Open EdgeEdgio UplynkEdgio Performance,Edgio SitesE

65、dgio SecurityContent Delivery Network(for delivery and streaming),On-the-Fly Packager,ImageOptimization,Media ShieldCompute,Key Value Store,FanoutReal-time Logging,Domain Inspector,Origin Inspector,Edge Observer,AlertsNext-Gen WAF,DDoS mitigation,Bot Managment,TLS Encryption,CertainlyLoad Balancer,D

66、edicated IP addresses,Origin ConnectGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 15 of 20Fastly has a presence in multiple countries,with clients across EMEA,Asia/Pacific,Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas.GcoreGcore did not respond to requests to review the draft contents of this research.Gartnersanalysis is based

67、on publicly available information from other credible sources,includingGcores official webpages.Gcore,founded in 2014,is a provider of cloud and edge computing,content delivery,hosting and security solutions,with its headquarters in Luxembourg.Gcores offerings in the edge distribution platform marke

68、t include:Gcore has a global presence,with connectivity in different countries in North America,Latin America,EMEA,Africa and Asia/Pacific.Google CloudGoogle Cloud,headquartered in Mountain View,U.S.,is a public provider of consumer andenterprise technologies.It offers solutions for content delivery

69、,security,distributed cloud,and edge compute and storage.Google Clouds offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Google Cloud has a global presence,with clients in North America,Latin America,Europe,Eurasia,Greater China,Asia/Pacific,Middle East and North Africa,and Sub-SaharanAfric

70、a.Edge NetworkCloud Edge ServicesCloud CDN,Media CDNCloud ArmorCloud FunctionsGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 16 of 20Huawei CloudHuawei Cloud,headquartered in Guian,China,is a technology company with services inareas ranging from infrastructure and communications to cloud services and enterprisesoftware

71、.Huawei Clouds offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Huawei Cloud has a presence in multiple countries,with its business largely concentratedin the Greater China and Asia/Pacific regions and operations primarily in South America,Europe,the Middle East and Africa.Kingsoft CloudKi

72、ngsoft Cloud,headquartered in Beijing,China,is a cloud service provider in China.Kingsoft Cloud offers cloud computing services with solutions across different industries.Kingsoft Cloulds offerings in the EDP market include:Kingsoft Cloud has a presence in China and is executing its strategy to offe

73、r cloudcomputing services in different geographical regions.MicrosoftMicrosoft,headquartered in Redmond,U.S.,is a public provider of technology servicesspanning a wide range of capabilities from cloud infrastructure to end user software.Microsofts offerings in the edge distribution platform market i

74、nclude:Content Delivery Network,Global AcceleratorEdge Security(EdgeSec)Content Delivery NetworkServer Load Balancing,Cloud Container Instance,Cloud Serverless KubernetesWeb Application FirewallAzure Front Door(CDN)App Service,Azure FunctionsGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 17 of 20Microsoft has a global

75、presence,with clients in North America,Latin America,Europe,Eurasia,Greater China,Asia/Pacific,Middle East and North Africa,and Sub-SaharanAfrica.Tencent CloudTencent is a listed company,headquartered in Shenzhen,China.Tencent Cloud is asubsidiary of Tencent and offers technology and cloud services

76、to enterprises.Tencent Clouds offerings in the edge distribution market include:Tencent Clouds international presence includes clients in Asia/Pacific,North America,Europe,and Middle East and Africa.Wangsu(CDNetworks)Wangsu(CDNetworks),headquartered in Singapore,is a privately owned company thatwas

77、founded in 2000.In 2017,Wangsu,offering edge and cloud computing and services,acquired CDNetworks.CDNetworks and Wangsu together provide CDN,edge,cloudcompute and security services.Wangsu-CDNetworks offerings in the edge distribution platform market include:Wangsu(CDNetworks)has a presence in multip

78、le countries,with clients acrossAsia/Pacific,Greater China,Europe,North America,Latin America,Middle East and NorthAfrica,and Eurasia.Web Application Firewall,Application GatewayTencent Cloud EdgeOne supporting features such as static content acceleration,dynamic content acceleration,global accelera

79、tion,smart web protection,rate-limitingadaptive Challenge Collapsar(CC)identification,DDoS protection,bot behavioranalysis,advanced access control,rules engine,edge serverless,rich monitoringmetrics and reports.Content Acceleration,Dynamic Web Acceleration,E-Connect,High-Speed DataTransmissionEdge C

80、ontainer Platform,Edge Computing Hosting,Object StorageGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 18 of 20ZenlayerZenlayer is a privately owned company headquartered in Diamond Bar,U.S.Zenlayer wasfounded in 2014 and is a provider of edge cloud services.Zenlayers offerings in the EDP market include:Zenlayer has a g

81、lobal presence,with clients in all regions,but with the majority of clientsin North America and Asia/Pacific.Market RecommendationsCDN,Global AcceleratorEdge Data Center Services,Bare Metal Cloud,Virtual MachinesCloud Connect(for on-demand cloud connectivity),Cloud Router(for Layer 3 privateconnecti

82、vity),Private Connect(for Layer 2 point-to-point connectivity),Virtual Edge(for building private network),IP TransitIdentify opportunities to build differentiation or advance digital initiatives whereedge-based cloud compute can be leveraged across different business processes.Partner with business

83、unit leaders to align current and future computing workloadsto your edge distribution platform strategy and build the necessary processes,skillsand support required to implement these workloads.Utilize the estimate of the bandwidth,other network requirements and securityfeatures necessary over the n

84、ext two to three years to compare the pricing plansamong different vendors and shortlist them.Choose an EDP provider to ensure that its services are aligned to current futurebusiness transformational requirements.Dont lock in to a provider that cannotmatch your growth trajectory and evolving require

85、ments.Gartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 19 of 20Evidence2024 Gartner CIO and Technology Executive Survey.This survey was conducted onlinefrom 2 May through 27 June 2023 to help CIOs determine how to distribute digitalleadership across the enterprise and to identify technology adoption and functionalperform

86、ance trends.Ninety-seven percent of respondents led an information technologyfunction.In total,2,457 CIOs and technology executives participated,with representationfrom all geographies,revenue bands,and industry sectors(public and private).Disclaimer:The results of this survey do not represent globa

87、l findings or the market as a whole,butreflect the sentiments of the respondents and companies surveyed.Note 1:Gartners Initial Market CoverageThis Market Guide provides Gartners initial coverage of the market and focuses on themarket definition,rationale for the market and market dynamics.Document

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94、able 1:Representative Vendors in Edge Distribution PlatformsVendorHeadquartersIndicative OfferingsAkamaiCambridge,U.S.Ion,API Acceleration,Adaptive Media Delivery,APISecurity,App&API Protector,Cloud Firewall,DDoSProtection,Edge DNS,Bot Manager,EdgeWorkers,Dedicated CPU,Linode Kubernetes Engine,Block

95、Storage,Object Storage,Backups.Alibaba CloudHangzhou,ChinaCDN,Dynamic CDN(DCDN),cloud securityproducts,Edge Node Service(ENS),cloud storageAmazonSeattle,U.S.Amazon CloudFront,AWS Shield,AWS WAF,CloudFront Functions,CloudFront KeyValueStore,LambdaEdge,AWS Global AcceleratorAzionPalo Alto,U.S.Edge App

96、lication,Edge Cache,ApplicationAccelerator,Edge Functions,Image Processor,Load Balancer,Edge Storage,Edge SQL,Edge KV,Edge Firewall,DDoS Protection,Network LayerProtection,Web Application Firewall,Edge DNS,Edge Orchestrator,Data Stream,Real-TimeMetrics,Real-Time Events,Edge PulseBaishan CloudGuiyang

97、 City,ChinaEdge Network for Wholesite Acceleration,EdgeDownload Delivery Network,Edge Streaming MediaDelivery Network,Global Application Accelerationat the Edge,Full Link Edge Acceleration,CloudGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 2A of 4AWAF,Anti-DDoS,Edge Security Acceleration,Advanced Threat Detection(ATD)

98、,Bot Protection,API Security,Zero Trust Security Access,SecureInternet Gateway,Secure Intelligent Networking,Cloud Security Center(CSA),Edge Bare MetalCloud(BMC),Edge Cloud Server,Serverless,Orchsym Hybrid Integration Platform(iPaaS)CloudflareSan Francisco,U.S.CDN,Workers,Workers AI,Pages,R2,Images,

99、Stream,Single-Vendor SASE,Security ServicesEdge(SSE),Zero Trust Network Access(ZTNA),Gateway,Cloudflare CASB,Cloudflare DLP,RemoteBrowser Isolation(RBI),Cloud Email Security,DDoSprotection,Cloudflare WAF,Cloudflare BotManagement,Cloudflare Turnstile,Page Shield,SSL/TLS,Cache Reserve,Load Balancing,A

100、rgoSmart Routing,API Gateway,Rate LimitingConversant SolutionsSingaporeSwiftServe Content Delivery Network(CDN),LowLatency Delivery Network,Media Services,Storage,Bare Metal Server&Colocation,Web Application&API Protection(WAF,API security,botmanagement,DDoS mitigation)EdgeNextSingaporeCDN,Live Stre

101、aming,Security CDN,Bare MetalServer,Virtual Private Server,Anti-DDoS,DNSSecurityEdgioPhoenix,U.S.Edgio Delivery,Edgio Open Edge,Edgio Uplynk,Edgio Security,Edgio Performance,Edgio SitesGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 3A of 4AFastlySan Francisco,U.S.Content Delivery Network(for delivery andstreaming),On-t

102、he-Fly Packager,ImageOptimization,Media Shield,Compute,Key ValueStore,Fanout,Real-time Logging,DomainInspector,Origin Inspector,Edge Observer,Alerts,Next-Gen WAF,DDoS mitigation,Bot Management,TLS Encryption,Certainly,Load Balancer,Dedicated IP addresses,Origin ConnectGcoreLuxembourgEdge Network,Clo

103、ud Edge ServicesGoogle CloudMountain View,U.S.Cloud CDN,Media CDN,Cloud Armor,CloudFunctionsHuawei CloudGuian,ChinaContent Delivery Network,Global Accelerator,EdgeSecurity(EdgeSec)Kingsoft CloudBeijing,ChinaContent Delivery Network,Server Load Balancing,Cloud Container Instance,Cloud ServerlessKuber

104、netes,Web Application Firewall,Cloud LiveService,Cloud Class,Cloud Image EnhancementMicrosoftRedmond,U.S.Azure Front Door(CDN),App Service,AzureFunctions,Web Application Firewall,ApplicationGatewayTencent CloudShenzhen,ChinaTencent Cloud EdgeOneWangsu(CDNetworks)SingaporeContent Acceleration,Dynamic

105、 Web Acceleration,E-Connect,High-Speed Data Transmission,EdgeGartner,Inc.|G00795049Page 4A of 4ASource:Gartner(April 2024)Container Platform,Edge Computing Hosting,Object StorageZenlayerDiamond Bar,U.S.CDN,Global Accelerator,Edge Data CenterServices,Bare Metal Cloud,Virtual Machines,CloudConnect(for on-demand cloud connectivity),CloudRouter(for Layer 3 private connectivity),PrivateConnect(for Layer 2 point-to-point connectivity),Virtual Edge(for building private network),IPTransit