iRacing Speeds up Motorsports Racing Simulation with Limelight Networks Content Delivery Network
April 09 2019 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW), a leading provider of
edge cloud services, today announced that iRacing, the world’s
premier motorsports racing simulation company, is using its Content
Delivery Network (CDN) to accelerate large software updates
delivered worldwide.
At the beginning of each 12-week racing season, members update
their software for the latest track and car information. Software
updates range from 4-5GB for existing players and up to 30GB for
new members, and customers had complained of inconsistent download
performance. iRacing implemented Limelight’s CDN to improve
performance and ensure all quarterly updates run smoothly. In
addition, Limelight’s peering relationships with major global
Internet service providers (ISPs) ensure that regardless of where
players are located or how they connect to the internet, they have
the fastest download possible.
“We’re not set up to build out our global infrastructure to make
our downloads available to every location on the planet,” said Nick
Bailey, Senior DevOps Engineer at iRacing. “We chose to partner
with Limelight to do that so we can focus on making the auto racing
simulations as detailed as possible and ensure our members can
experience them in a timely fashion.”
Limelight’s high cache hit ratio ensures players can quickly
download game files from local points-of-presence, rather than
accessing them from distant locations. In addition, iRacing is
using Limelight Origin Storage, which allows game files to be
accessed and delivered quickly, even if they aren’t already in
cache. These capabilities together with Limelight’s high data
throughput rates, extensive peering relationships and private
global network, lead to faster download speeds for iRacing’s
software updates.
“No one wants slow performance or to wait around for slow
downloads, especially on a car racing simulator,” said Steve
Miller-Jones, Vice President of Product Strategy at Limelight.
“Limelight’s private global network makes it possible for iRacing
to significantly accelerate extremely large downloads, as well as
global game play for all its members.”
A full case study is available here with additional
information.
About iRacingiRacing is the world’s premier motorsports
racing simulation. iRacing puts you in the driver’s seat by
allowing members to experience today’s newest form of competitive
motorsport: virtual racing. Players can choose from more than 80
different race cars, including a NASCAR Cup car, an open-wheel
IndyCar, an IMSA Prototype, and even the ultimate: a Grand Prix
car. All the driver needs is a computer, internet connection and a
controller. iRacing organizes and manages more than 40 official
series, more than 400 private leagues as well as thousands of
hosted events. Learn more at www.iRacing.com
About LimelightLimelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW), a
leading provider of digital content delivery, video, cloud
security, and edge computing services, empowers customers to
provide exceptional digital experiences. Limelight’s edge services
platform includes a unique combination of global private
infrastructure, intelligent software, and expert
support services that enable current and future workflows. For
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