5centsCDN Inc., a privately owned Canadian company founded in 2012, provides connectivity and distribution services. As of 2023, it employs approximately 40 people and reports annual revenues under $10 million. The company serves over 300 clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and major television channels. Its enterprise network utilizes Akamai technology.
5centsCDN explained DNS load balancing, a method of distributing domain DNS queries across multiple servers to manage various aspects like websites and email servers. They highlighted the importance of affordable live transcoding in the current digital landscape, noting that traditional solutions often present high costs and complex pricing. The company also discussed the impact of AI-powered content delivery on instant access to digital information. Furthermore, 5centsCDN described their customizable adaptive video player with analytics, designed to optimize video playback and provide real-time insights in response to the dominance of video content online. Finally, a description of content delivery networks (CDNs) and their widespread use in delivering online content was provided.