Overview
Medianova, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the most experienced CDN acceleration and cloud security providers in Turkey and the MENA region, with over 15 years in local internet infrastructure. Its core nodes sit in Istanbul, Ankara, Dubai, Cairo, Riyadh, and Doha, leading regional CDN node density.
Compared with AZCOM (UAE) and ArvanCloud (Iran), Medianova has the deepest coverage and local operating experience in Turkey, differentiated by direct interconnection with Türk Telekom, Turkcell, and Vodafone TR. It supports HTTP/2, HTTP/3 (QUIC), Brotli, and smart routing, with security spanning L3/L4 DDoS scrubbing and L7 application protection.
Key Strengths
- Leading Turkish coverage: Nodes across Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Bursa with direct ISP interconnection, TTFB under 20ms in Turkey; Middle East coverage across Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Cairo outperforms limited international nodes.
- Strong video streaming: HLS, DASH, HDS, and MSS adaptive bitrate with low-latency live and VOD cache optimization tuned for 720p/1080p consumption.
- Enterprise DDoS and security: L3/L4 scrubbing (up to Tbps), WAF (OWASP Top 10 plus custom rules), and Bot management at domain/URL granularity, valuable for Turkish KVKK compliance.
- Deep Turkey and MENA experience: 15+ years of local regulation, KVKK compliance, and user habits with Turkish, English, and Arabic local support.
- Edge computing and optimization: Edge scripts for rewriting, A/B testing, API aggregation, and device detection; WebP/AVIF conversion, Brotli, and QUIC cut page weight 40%-60%.
Product Ecosystem
CDN Acceleration
Standard CDN with a proprietary smart engine supporting HTTP/2, HTTP/3 (QUIC), Brotli, smart routing, and real-time cache control; see the CDN cache strategy.
Video Streaming
HLS, DASH, HDS, and MSS adaptive bitrate with low-latency live, VOD caching, and high-concurrency delivery; see video streaming CDN acceleration.
Cloud Security
DDoS scrubbing, WAF (OWASP rules plus custom engine), and Bot management with real-time attack logs; see the CDN security features guide.
Edge Computing
Custom logic at edge nodes for API aggregation, image optimization, and personalization; RESTful API covers config, purge, security rules, and reports with Terraform IaC support.
Limitations
- Limited global coverage: Nodes concentrated in Turkey and MENA with thin Europe/Asia/Latin America coverage; combine with multi-CDN load balancing and Cloudflare for global users.
- Low international brand awareness: Compared with Cloudflare, Akamai, and Fastly, limited global recognition and case references may complicate enterprise procurement.
- Opaque pricing: No public standard pricing or pay-as-you-go; all quotes via sales, unfriendly to budget-conscious teams; see the CDN cost optimization guide.
- Limited Chinese support and integration: Console and docs mainly in Turkish/English; API ecosystem trails mainstream CDNs.
Use Cases
- Turkey-core business (★★★★★): E-commerce, media, gaming, and fintech for Turkish users, where node density and local ISP interconnection are the key differentiator.
- Middle East content delivery (★★★★★): Websites and apps for UAE, Saudi, Qatar, and Egypt with sharply lower MENA latency.
- Video streaming and OTT platforms (★★★★★): VOD, live TV, online education, and OTT for Turkish and Middle East users.
- Turkey and Middle East DDoS protection (★★★★): Regional attack defense with KVKK local compliance for finance, e-commerce, and government.
- Turkish site acceleration for overseas enterprises (★★★★): Chinese enterprises accelerating Turkish sites with local support and ISP interconnection.
Pricing
| Plan | Scope | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDN Standard | Basic acceleration, HTTP/2, Brotli, basic cache | Traffic/bandwidth custom | Contact sales |
| CDN Enterprise | Full features, advanced cache, dedicated nodes, SLA | Custom annual | Contact sales |
| Video Acceleration | HLS/DASH, low-latency live, VOD cache | Traffic custom | Contact sales |
| DDoS Protection | L3/L4 scrubbing, L7, real-time alerts | Capacity custom | Contact sales |
| WAF | OWASP rules, custom rules, Bot | Per domain | Contact sales |
| Edge Computing | Edge scripts, image conversion, API aggregation | Per request | Contact sales |
All Medianova plans require sales quotes; trial first, then negotiate, and use the CDN comparison to evaluate cost and capability.
FAQ
- Which regions does Medianova cover? Turkey and MENA are core, with the highest density in Turkey covering UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Egypt, and more; other regions are limited, so use the multi-CDN load balancing setup.
- Does it support video streaming? Yes, HLS, DASH, HDS, and MSS with low-latency live and VOD optimization; see video streaming CDN acceleration.
- How to choose with ArvanCloud and AZCOM? All focus on the Middle East; Medianova is strongest in Turkey for Turkey-centric business, while ArvanCloud targets Iran/Asia and AZCOM targets GCC.
- Is there a free tier? No public free tier; trial evaluation available with sales-based pricing; see the CDN beginner's guide.
- How capable is DDoS protection? L3/L4 scrubbing (up to Tbps) with L7 application protection at domain/URL granularity; see the CDN security features guide.