Enterprise-grade content delivery network and video streaming platform leveraging Verizon's global network infrastructure to deliver low-latency, high-performance content at scale.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026 by AI Enrichment
- Industry
- Content Delivery Network (CDN) / Video Streaming Infrastructure
- Business Model
- SaaS
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 201-500
- Funding
- acquired
- Parent Company
- Verizon Communications
- API Available
- Yes
Market Position
Major enterprise CDN provider backed by Verizon's network infrastructure
Overview
Verizon Digital Media Services (VDMS) was a comprehensive content delivery and video streaming platform that provided CDN services, video delivery, and edge computing solutions to enterprises and media companies. Originally formed from Verizon's acquisition of EdgeCast Networks in 2013 and later incorporating Uplynk (acquired in 2013), VDMS offered a suite of services including content delivery, live and on-demand video streaming, cloud storage, and edge computing capabilities. The platform was designed to help businesses deliver digital content at scale with low latency and high performance. VDMS operated as part of Verizon's broader digital media strategy and competed with major CDN providers like Akamai, Cloudflare, and Fastly. The service was particularly strong in video delivery and live streaming capabilities, serving media companies, broadcasters, and enterprises requiring robust content delivery infrastructure. In 2021, Verizon sold its media assets including VDMS to Apollo Global Management, which combined them with Yahoo to form Yahoo Inc. The CDN and edge services portion was eventually spun out and sold to Edgio (formerly Limelight Networks) in 2022, effectively ending the Verizon Digital Media Services brand as a distinct entity.
Products & Features
EdgeCast CDN
Global content delivery network for accelerating web content, applications, and downloads
Uplynk
Cloud-based live and on-demand video streaming platform with encoding and delivery capabilities
Edge Computing
Edge compute services for running applications closer to end users
Cloud Storage
Object storage solution for media assets and content
Media Analytics
Real-time analytics and reporting for content delivery and video streaming
Key Features
Global CDN with extensive PoP networkLive and on-demand video streamingCloud-based video encoding and transcodingReal-time analytics and monitoringDDoS protection and security featuresAPI-driven platformMulti-CDN supportEdge computing capabilities
Use Cases
Live sports and event streamingOTT video platform deliveryWebsite and application accelerationSoftware and game distributionMedia and entertainment content deliveryE-commerce platform optimizationEnterprise application delivery
Customer Segments
Media and entertainment companiesBroadcastersOTT streaming servicesEnterprise businessesE-commerce platformsGaming companiesSoftware companies