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{{Short description|American content delivery network provider}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Edgecast Networks, Inc.
| name = Edgecast Networks, Inc.
| logo = Edgecast logo (2021).svg
| logo = Edgecast logo (2021).svg
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| former_name = Verizon Digital Media Services (2016–2021)
| fate = Acquired by [[Limelight Networks]]
| successor = [[Edgio]]
| location_city = [[Los Angeles]], California
| location_city = [[Los Angeles]], California
| foundation = {{start date and age|2006|8}}
| foundation = {{start date and age|2006|8}}
| defunct = {{End date and age|2022|06|16}}
| key_people = Alex Kazerani<br><small>(CEO & Founder)</small><br>James Segil<br><small>(President & Founder)</small><br>Phil Goldsmith<br><small>(CRO & Founder)</small><br>Jay Sakata<br><small>(CTO & Founder)</small><br>Lior Elazary<br><small>(Chief Research Officer & Founder)</small>
| key_people = Alex Kazerani<br><small>(CEO & Founder)</small><br>James Segil<br><small>(President & Founder)</small><br>Phil Goldsmith<br><small>(CRO & Founder)</small><br>Jay Sakata<br><small>(CTO & Founder)</small><br>Lior Elazary<br><small>(Chief Research Officer & Founder)</small>
| industry = Internet
| industry = Internet
| parent = [[Yahoo (company)|Yahoo! Inc.]]
| parent = [[Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present)|Yahoo! Inc.]] (2021–2022)
| num_employees = 200+ (2012)<ref name=cdnplanet>{{cite web|title=EdgeCast - CDN Planet|url=http://www.cdnplanet.com/cdns/edgecast/|publisher=CDN Planet|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
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| homepage = {{URL|www.edgecast.com}}
| homepage = {{webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220115035701/https://www.edgecast.com/ |date=20220115|title=Archived official website }}
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'''Edgecast Networks, Inc.''', formerly '''Verizon Digital Media Services'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdnoverview.com/cdn/compare/edgecast-vs-level3/|title=EdgeCast compared to Level3|website=www.cdnoverview.com|publisher=Warpcache BV|language=en-us|access-date=2018-06-08}}</ref> is a subsidiary of [[Yahoo (company)|Yahoo! Inc.]] It was founded in 2006 and received funding from the venture arm of [[The Walt Disney Company]], Steamboat Ventures. The company was headquartered in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Bobby |title=Disney's Steamboat Invests In Content-Delivery Firm |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119725250387418934 |website=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=December 10, 2007}}</ref><ref>Munarriz, R. A.: [http://www.fool.com/investing/high-growth/2007/12/11/the-mouse-nibbles-away-at-akamai.aspx “The Mouse Nibbles Away at Akamai,”] The Motley Fool, Dec 11, 2007]</ref>
'''Edgecast Networks, Inc.''' (formerly Verizon Digital Media Services)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdnoverview.com/cdn/compare/edgecast-vs-level3/|title=EdgeCast compared to Level3|website=www.cdnoverview.com|publisher=Warpcache BV|language=en-us|access-date=2018-06-08|archive-date=June 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180608191642/https://www.cdnoverview.com/cdn/compare/edgecast-vs-level3/|url-status=dead}}</ref> was a subsidiary of [[Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present)|Yahoo! Inc.]] and provider of [[content delivery network]] (CDN) and [[video streaming]] services. Founded in 2006, it was notable for being a self-provisioning CDN technology used by the [[telecommunication]] and [[Internet hosting service|hosting]] industries.<ref>Chappell, C.: May 30, 2009 [http://www.edgecast.com/docs/cdn_biz_case_capacity_05-09.pdf “CDNs The Business Case”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923233454/http://www.edgecast.com/docs/cdn_biz_case_capacity_05-09.pdf |date=September 23, 2015 }}</ref><ref>Rayburn, D.: Aug 11, 2009 [http://www.streamingmedia.com/article.asp?id=11322 “The Future of the CDN Market” www.streamingmedia.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100208223739/http://www.streamingmedia.com/article.asp?id=11322 |date=February 8, 2010 }}</ref><ref>Gubbins , E.: Aug 13, 2009 [http://telephonyonline.com/business_services/news/0813-telecom-carriers-cdns/ “Carriers, standalone CDNs squeeze one another"] telephonyonline.com</ref>


On June 16, 2022, Edgecast was acquired by [[Limelight Networks]] and was rebranded as '''[[Edgio]]'''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220616005216/en/Limelight-Completes-Acquisition-of-Yahoo%E2%80%99s-Edgecast-Combined-Company-Rebrands-as-Edgio-Creating-a-Global-Leader-in-Edge-Enabled-Solutions/|title=Limelight Completes Acquisition of Yahoo's Edgecast; Combined Company Rebrands as Edgio Creating a Global Leader in Edge-Enabled Solutions|work=Business Wire|access-date=2022-12-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
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Edgecast is notable for being a self-provisioning CDN technology used by the [[telecommunication]] and [[Internet hosting service|hosting]] industries.<ref>Chappell, C.: May 30, 2009 [http://www.edgecast.com/docs/cdn_biz_case_capacity_05-09.pdf “CDNs The Business Case”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923233454/http://www.edgecast.com/docs/cdn_biz_case_capacity_05-09.pdf |date=September 23, 2015 }}</ref><ref>Rayburn, D.: Aug 11, 2009 [http://www.streamingmedia.com/article.asp?id=11322 “The Future of the CDN Market” www.streamingmedia.com]</ref><ref>Gubbins , E.: Aug 13, 2009 [http://telephonyonline.com/business_services/news/0813-telecom-carriers-cdns/ “Carriers, standalone CDNs squeeze one another"] telephonyonline.com</ref> Edgecast was rated the third in the CDN industry by the Yankee Group in August 2009,<ref>Adkoli, J.: Aug 21, 2009 [http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/62685-edgecast-bags-third-position-yankee-groups-2009-cdn.htm “EdgeCast Bags Third Position in Yankee Group's 2009 CDN Scorecard”] www.tmcnet.com</ref> and turned [[EBITA]] positive in Q2 of 2009.<ref>Rayburn, D. (Oct 14, 2009) [http://blog.streamingmedia.com/the_business_of_online_vi/2009/10/content-delivery-network-edgecast-now-profitable-ebita-positive-since-q2.html “Content Delivery Network EdgeCast Now Profitable, EBITA Positive Since Q2" www.blog.streamingmedia.com]</ref> EdgeCast Networks was ranked 13th on the [[Deloitte Fast 500]] list for North America 2012.<ref>[http://www.cdn-advisor.com/edgecast-networks-makes-it-to-deloittes-2012-technology-fast-500-list-for-north-america/ EdgeCast Networks Makes it to Deloitte’s 2012 Technology Fast 500 List for North America] CDN-Advisor.com, November 17, 2012</ref>


==History==
==History==
Edgecast Networks, Inc. was founded in 2006 and received funding from the venture arm of [[The Walt Disney Company]], Steamboat Ventures. It was headquartered in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Bobby |title=Disney's Steamboat Invests In Content-Delivery Firm |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119725250387418934 |website=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=December 10, 2007}}</ref><ref>Munarriz, R. A.: [http://www.fool.com/investing/high-growth/2007/12/11/the-mouse-nibbles-away-at-akamai.aspx “The Mouse Nibbles Away at Akamai,”] The Motley Fool, Dec 11, 2007]</ref>
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On December 9, 2013, the boards of directors of [[Verizon Communications]] and Edgecast each approved Verizon's acquisition of Edgecast and the deal was closed on December 23, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newscenter.verizon.com/corporate/news-articles/2013/12-09-verizon-plans-to-acquire-edgecast-networks/|title=Verizon Plans to Acquire EdgeCast Networks|date=December 9, 2013|website=newscenter.verizon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.verizon.com/about/news/key-acquisitions-position-verizon-digital-media-services-one-stop-shop/|title=Key Acquisitions Position Verizon Digital Media Services as One-Stop Shop|date=January 6, 2014|website=www.verizon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>


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On December 9, 2013, the boards of directors of [[Verizon Communications]] and Edgecast each approved Verizon's acquisition of Edgecast and the deal was closed on December 23, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newscenter.verizon.com/corporate/news-articles/2013/12-09-verizon-plans-to-acquire-edgecast-networks/|title=Verizon Plans to Acquire EdgeCast Networks|date=December 9, 2013|website=newscenter.verizon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-07|archive-date=August 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812073606/http://newscenter.verizon.com/corporate/news-articles/2013/12-09-verizon-plans-to-acquire-edgecast-networks/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.verizon.com/about/news/key-acquisitions-position-verizon-digital-media-services-one-stop-shop/|title=Key Acquisitions Position Verizon Digital Media Services as One-Stop Shop|date=January 6, 2014|website=www.verizon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>
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Between 2013 and 2016, Edgecast Networks was a subsidiary of Verizon as part of the Verizon Digital Media Services group, among upLynk LLC and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/12/07/verizon-edgecast/|title=Verizon Is Acquiring Content Delivery Network EdgeCast For More Than $350 Million – TechCrunch|website=techcrunch.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>


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Between 2013 and 2016, Edgecast Networks was a subsidiary of Verizon as part of the Verizon Digital Media Services group, among upLynk LLC and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/12/07/verizon-edgecast/|title=Verizon Is Acquiring Content Delivery Network EdgeCast For More Than $350 Million – TechCrunch|website=techcrunch.com|date=December 7, 2013 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>
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In 2017, Verizon Digital Media Services, Inc. became part of Oath Inc., which was rebranded [[Verizon Media]] on January 8, 2019. In September 2021, Verizon Digital Media Services rebranded as Edgecast following the [[Apollo Global Management]] purchase of 90% stake.


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In 2017, Verizon Digital Media Services, Inc. (VDMS) became part of Oath Inc., which was rebranded Verizon Media on January 8, 2019. In September 2021, VDMS was rebranded as Edgecast following the [[Apollo Global Management]] purchase of 90% stake of Verizon Media, which in turn became the [[Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present)|current incarnation of Yahoo! Inc.]]
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== Uplynk ==
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'''Uplynk''', stylized as '''upLynk''', was a Los Angeles-based startup company founded in 2010 that created video-streaming services, notably used by [[Disney–ABC Television Group]].<ref name="Uplynk VentureBeat">{{cite web |last1=Takahashi |first1=Dean |title=Uplynk creates a cheap and efficient way for Disney to stream videos |url=https://venturebeat.com/2013/01/16/uplynk-creates-a-cheap-and-efficient-way-for-disney-to-stream-videos/ |website=[[VentureBeat]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=January 16, 2013}}</ref> {{As of|January 2013}}, it had 10 employees and was self-funded; at that time, [[Disney Interactive Media Group]]'s technology SVP Skarpi Hedinsson remarked, "The upLynk platform offers significant operational efficiency and simplifies the process of reaching audiences on any device or platform while maintaining a high quality viewing experience."<ref name="Uplynk VentureBeat" /> It was acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services on November 13, 2013,<ref name="Uplynk Yahoo">{{cite web |title=Verizon Digital Media Buys upLynk |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-digital-media-buys-uplynk-224001613.html |publisher=Zacks Equity Research |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=November 13, 2013 |via=[[Yahoo! Finance]]}}</ref><ref name="Uplynk Verizon PR">{{cite web |title=Verizon Digital Media Services Acquires upLynk Assets and Operations for Expanded Video Streaming Capabilities |url=https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-digital-media-services-acquires-uplynk-assets-and-operations-expanded-video-streaming-capabilities |publisher=[[Verizon Communications]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |location=New York |date=November 13, 2013}}</ref> reportedly for greater than $75 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kafka |first1=Peter |title=Verizon Stocks Up on “TV Everywhere” Tech by Buying upLynk |url=http://allthingsd.com/20131114/verizon-stocks-up-on-tv-everywhere-tech-by-buying-uplynk/ |website=[[AllThingsD]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=November 14, 2013}}</ref>


On March 7, 2022, Limelight Networks announced its intention to acquire Edgecast for approximately $300 million. Once the deal is approved, the companies will jointly rebrand as Edgio.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rayburn |first1=Dan |title=Limelight To Acquire Edgecast From Apollo Funds For $300M, Rebrand As Edgio |url=https://seekingalpha.com/article/4493411-limelight-to-acquire-edgecast-from-apollo-funds-edgio |website=[[Seeking Alpha]] |access-date=March 11, 2022 |date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> The acquisition was completed on June 16, 2022 and the company was rebranded as Edgio.
==See also==

*[[Content delivery network]]
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The company was rated the third in the CDN industry by the Yankee Group in August 2009,<ref>Adkoli, J.: Aug 21, 2009 [http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/62685-edgecast-bags-third-position-yankee-groups-2009-cdn.htm “EdgeCast Bags Third Position in Yankee Group's 2009 CDN Scorecard”] www.tmcnet.com</ref> and turned [[EBITA]] positive in Q2 of 2009.<ref>Rayburn, D. (Oct 14, 2009) [http://blog.streamingmedia.com/the_business_of_online_vi/2009/10/content-delivery-network-edgecast-now-profitable-ebita-positive-since-q2.html “Content Delivery Network EdgeCast Now Profitable, EBITA Positive Since Q2" www.blog.streamingmedia.com]</ref> Edgecast was ranked 13th on the [[Deloitte Fast 500]] list for North America 2012.<ref>[http://www.cdn-advisor.com/edgecast-networks-makes-it-to-deloittes-2012-technology-fast-500-list-for-north-america/ EdgeCast Networks Makes it to Deloitte’s 2012 Technology Fast 500 List for North America] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162506/http://www.cdn-advisor.com/edgecast-networks-makes-it-to-deloittes-2012-technology-fast-500-list-for-north-america/ |date=June 12, 2018 }} CDN-Advisor.com, November 17, 2012</ref>
*[[Streaming media]]

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== Uplynk ==
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'''Uplynk''', stylized as '''upLynk''', was a Los Angeles–based startup company founded in 2010 that created video-streaming services, notably used by [[Disney–ABC Television Group]].<ref name="Uplynk VentureBeat">{{cite web |last1=Takahashi |first1=Dean |title=Uplynk creates a cheap and efficient way for Disney to stream videos |url=https://venturebeat.com/2013/01/16/uplynk-creates-a-cheap-and-efficient-way-for-disney-to-stream-videos/ |website=[[VentureBeat]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=January 16, 2013}}</ref> {{As of|January 2013}}, it had 10 employees and was self-funded; at that time, [[Disney Interactive Media Group]]'s technology SVP Skarpi Hedinsson remarked, "The upLynk platform offers significant operational efficiency and simplifies the process of reaching audiences on any device or platform while maintaining a high quality viewing experience."<ref name="Uplynk VentureBeat" /> It was acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services on November 13, 2013,<ref name="Uplynk Yahoo">{{cite web |title=Verizon Digital Media Buys upLynk |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-digital-media-buys-uplynk-224001613.html |publisher=Zacks Equity Research |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=November 13, 2013 |via=[[Yahoo! Finance]]}}</ref><ref name="Uplynk Verizon PR">{{cite web |title=Verizon Digital Media Services Acquires upLynk Assets and Operations for Expanded Video Streaming Capabilities |url=https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-digital-media-services-acquires-uplynk-assets-and-operations-expanded-video-streaming-capabilities |publisher=[[Verizon Communications]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |location=New York |date=November 13, 2013}}</ref> reportedly for greater than $75 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kafka |first1=Peter |title=Verizon Stocks Up on "TV Everywhere" Tech by Buying upLynk |url=http://allthingsd.com/20131114/verizon-stocks-up-on-tv-everywhere-tech-by-buying-uplynk/ |website=[[AllThingsD]] |access-date=February 26, 2021 |date=November 14, 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 26 December 2023

Edgecast Networks, Inc.
FormerlyVerizon Digital Media Services (2016–2021)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryInternet
FoundedAugust 2006; 18 years ago (2006-08)
DefunctJune 16, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-06-16)
FateAcquired by Limelight Networks
SuccessorEdgio
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Key people
Alex Kazerani
(CEO & Founder)
James Segil
(President & Founder)
Phil Goldsmith
(CRO & Founder)
Jay Sakata
(CTO & Founder)
Lior Elazary
(Chief Research Officer & Founder)
Number of employees
200+ (2012)[1]
ParentYahoo! Inc. (2021–2022)
ASN15133 Edit this at Wikidata
WebsiteArchived official website at the Wayback Machine (archived 2022-01-15)

Edgecast Networks, Inc. (formerly Verizon Digital Media Services)[2] was a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. and provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming services. Founded in 2006, it was notable for being a self-provisioning CDN technology used by the telecommunication and hosting industries.[3][4][5]

On June 16, 2022, Edgecast was acquired by Limelight Networks and was rebranded as Edgio.[6]

History

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Edgecast Networks, Inc. was founded in 2006 and received funding from the venture arm of The Walt Disney Company, Steamboat Ventures. It was headquartered in Los Angeles, California.[7][8]

On December 9, 2013, the boards of directors of Verizon Communications and Edgecast each approved Verizon's acquisition of Edgecast and the deal was closed on December 23, 2013.[9][10]

Between 2013 and 2016, Edgecast Networks was a subsidiary of Verizon as part of the Verizon Digital Media Services group, among upLynk LLC and others.[11]

In 2017, Verizon Digital Media Services, Inc. (VDMS) became part of Oath Inc., which was rebranded Verizon Media on January 8, 2019. In September 2021, VDMS was rebranded as Edgecast following the Apollo Global Management purchase of 90% stake of Verizon Media, which in turn became the current incarnation of Yahoo! Inc.

On March 7, 2022, Limelight Networks announced its intention to acquire Edgecast for approximately $300 million. Once the deal is approved, the companies will jointly rebrand as Edgio.[12] The acquisition was completed on June 16, 2022 and the company was rebranded as Edgio.

The company was rated the third in the CDN industry by the Yankee Group in August 2009,[13] and turned EBITA positive in Q2 of 2009.[14] Edgecast was ranked 13th on the Deloitte Fast 500 list for North America 2012.[15]

Uplynk

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Uplynk, stylized as upLynk, was a Los Angeles–based startup company founded in 2010 that created video-streaming services, notably used by Disney–ABC Television Group.[16] As of January 2013, it had 10 employees and was self-funded; at that time, Disney Interactive Media Group's technology SVP Skarpi Hedinsson remarked, "The upLynk platform offers significant operational efficiency and simplifies the process of reaching audiences on any device or platform while maintaining a high quality viewing experience."[16] It was acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services on November 13, 2013,[17][18] reportedly for greater than $75 million.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "EdgeCast - CDN Planet". CDN Planet. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  2. ^ "EdgeCast compared to Level3". www.cdnoverview.com. Warpcache BV. Archived from the original on June 8, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Chappell, C.: May 30, 2009 “CDNs The Business Case” Archived September 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Rayburn, D.: Aug 11, 2009 “The Future of the CDN Market” www.streamingmedia.com Archived February 8, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Gubbins , E.: Aug 13, 2009 “Carriers, standalone CDNs squeeze one another" telephonyonline.com
  6. ^ "Limelight Completes Acquisition of Yahoo's Edgecast; Combined Company Rebrands as Edgio Creating a Global Leader in Edge-Enabled Solutions". Business Wire. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  7. ^ White, Bobby (December 10, 2007). "Disney's Steamboat Invests In Content-Delivery Firm". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  8. ^ Munarriz, R. A.: “The Mouse Nibbles Away at Akamai,” The Motley Fool, Dec 11, 2007]
  9. ^ "Verizon Plans to Acquire EdgeCast Networks". newscenter.verizon.com. December 9, 2013. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "Key Acquisitions Position Verizon Digital Media Services as One-Stop Shop". www.verizon.com. January 6, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "Verizon Is Acquiring Content Delivery Network EdgeCast For More Than $350 Million – TechCrunch". techcrunch.com. December 7, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  12. ^ Rayburn, Dan (March 7, 2022). "Limelight To Acquire Edgecast From Apollo Funds For $300M, Rebrand As Edgio". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  13. ^ Adkoli, J.: Aug 21, 2009 “EdgeCast Bags Third Position in Yankee Group's 2009 CDN Scorecard” www.tmcnet.com
  14. ^ Rayburn, D. (Oct 14, 2009) “Content Delivery Network EdgeCast Now Profitable, EBITA Positive Since Q2" www.blog.streamingmedia.com
  15. ^ EdgeCast Networks Makes it to Deloitte’s 2012 Technology Fast 500 List for North America Archived June 12, 2018, at the Wayback Machine CDN-Advisor.com, November 17, 2012
  16. ^ a b Takahashi, Dean (January 16, 2013). "Uplynk creates a cheap and efficient way for Disney to stream videos". VentureBeat. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "Verizon Digital Media Buys upLynk". Zacks Equity Research. November 13, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Yahoo! Finance.
  18. ^ "Verizon Digital Media Services Acquires upLynk Assets and Operations for Expanded Video Streaming Capabilities". New York: Verizon Communications. November 13, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  19. ^ Kafka, Peter (November 14, 2013). "Verizon Stocks Up on "TV Everywhere" Tech by Buying upLynk". AllThingsD. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
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