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Image source Intelligence Brief: The Architecture of Global Streaming Netflix accounts for over one-third of downstream internet traffic in the US during peak hours. Delivering high-fidelity video to millions simultaneously requires a sophisticated hybrid infrastructure that bypasses traditional internet bottlenecks through localized hardware and massive cloud processing. The days of CRT televisions and VHS rentals are a distant memory, replaced by the instant-gratification "glow" of streaming. But how does Netflix fling massive video files to millions of screens without breaking the internet? The Open Connect Strategy To solve the problem of latency and bottlenecks, Netflix utilizes its own bespoke Content Delivery Network (CDN) . Rather than relying on a single server farm, they deploy Open Connect Appliances (OCAs) directly into the facilities of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). L...