EdgeNext

EdgeNext is a private provider of content delivery network and edge computing services. The company operates globally, with operations across the Asia-Pacific, China, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

History

EdgeNext emerged as a provider of edge cloud and content delivery services operating in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

In October 2022, several subsidiaries of ChinaCache International Holdings entered into asset transfer agreements with EdgeNext-related entities, including Edgenext North America Corporation, Edgenext Technology Co., Limited and Legend Next (UK) Limited.

In February 2023, EdgeNext completed the acquisition of ChinaCache's international content delivery network operations.

In 2024, EdgeNext participated in the launch of AJ Cloud, a cloud services platform focused on the Middle East and North Africa region.

Between 2024 and 2026, EdgeNext announced partnerships with telecommunications operators, data centre providers and cloud infrastructure companies in Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Nigeria, East Africa and Europe.

In 2025, EdgeNext also partnered with Commercis to expand cloud and gaming-related services in Iraq, and with Rack Centre to launch CDN and cloud hosting services in Nigeria.

In 2026, Sparkle, a subsidiary of TIM Group, announced an agreement to provide connectivity services for EdgeNext's operations in Europe.

Operations

Following its acquisition of ChinaCache's international CDN business in 2023, EdgeNext continued to develop its global network. As of 2026, the company operated more than 1,500 edge nodes across more than 290 cities. The company's services include content delivery networks, live streaming delivery, web acceleration, distributed denial-of-service protection, web application security and edge computing infrastructure.

See also

  • Content delivery network
  • Cloud computing
  • Edge computing