CDNetworks puts Rail Europe websites on the fast track
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
- Asia
- Europe
Country
- China
- France
- Japan
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- United States
Product
- CDNetworks Content Acceleration
Tech Stack
- Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- Cloud Security DDoS protection
- Web Application Firewall
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
- Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software
Applicable Industries
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Rail Europe 4A is a company that operates websites allowing people living outside Europe and North America to book train tickets for any European destination, regardless of the different rail companies that may be involved. The company was created in 1995 through a joint initiative by the Swiss and French railway operators. They sell tickets through domestic agents and white-label packages to tour operators, as well as directly on their websites. Their customers are located in countries around the world and span multiple time zones, currencies, and languages.
The Challenge
Rail Europe 4A operates websites that allow people living outside Europe and North America to book train tickets for any European destination, regardless of the different rail companies that may be involved. Their customers are located in countries around the world and span multiple time zones, currencies, and languages. As their business expanded, they realized they needed to revamp their website architecture to keep up. They wanted to provide the same high-quality service across the board—even to customers living 15,000 km from their servers. The challenge was to enhance their existing infrastructure with the help of a content delivery network provider, which would optimize the supply of content to their websites.
The Solution
Rail Europe 4A decided to enhance their existing infrastructure with the help of a content delivery network provider, CDNetworks, which would optimize the supply of content to their websites. CDNetworks stood apart due to their expansive coverage in terms of both geographical reach and the capacity to adapt to local conditions. They worked with Rail Europe 4A to select the best configuration options, especially for which type of content to store in cache. In just a few weeks, they were able to determine the ideal architecture for their needs and the needs of their customers. This proved to be a wise strategic decision, particularly for achieving best-in-class performance in countries like Australia, where IT infrastructure is still a real challenge, or in Singapore where, on the other hand, website users are accustomed to perfectly seamless navigation.
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