What is STACKIT CDN?
STACKIT CDN is a Content Delivery Network that delivers content via a global network of edge locations. Origin data remains in German data centers. This architecture combines worldwide performance with German data sovereignty and GDPR compliance.
Core Features
- Over 50 global Points of Presence across all continents
- HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3 (QUIC) support
- Automatic SSL/TLS certificates for custom domains
- DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall
- Gzip and Brotli compression automatic
Typical Use Cases
Website acceleration: Global caching of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and images reduces loading times to under 2 seconds worldwide.
Media streaming: Video and audio streams without buffering through adaptive bitrate streaming via edge locations.
Software distribution: Global distribution of updates, app bundles, and container images with minimal latency.
Benefits
- Origin data remains GDPR-compliant in Germany
- Free SSL certificates and automatic compression
- DDoS protection at all edge locations included
- Pay-per-use without base fee
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with CDN: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard CDN
- Global coverage
- Low latency
- DDoS protection
- Data egress costs
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are edge locations located?
Over 50 global PoPs across all continents. Origin data remains in Germany, only cached copies are distributed worldwide.
Are SSL certificates automatically provisioned?
Yes. Free SSL/TLS certificates for custom domains are issued automatically. TLS 1.2 and 1.3 supported.
Is STACKIT CDN GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Origin data remains in Germany. Geo-blocking enables regional access restrictions.
How do I invalidate cached content?
Via portal or API. Individual URLs, directories, or wildcard patterns possible. Typically takes seconds.
