Network traffic routing optimization

A non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions executable by a computer and operable to:

• calculate a direct connection cost for network traffic between two points in a network, the network including one or more nodes of an accelerated application delivery (AccAD) network;
• calculate an AccAD connection cost for the network traffic between the two points in the network using at least one node of the AccAD network;
• compare the calculated direct connection cost and the AccAD connection cost;
• and
• determine whether the direct connection cost is greater than the sum of the AccAD connection cost and a minimum cost threshold value.

A system, comprising:

• a memory configured to contain at least one node of an accelerated application delivery (AccAD) network;
• at least one computer interoperably coupled with the memory and configured to:
• calculate a direct connection cost for network traffic between two points in a network, the network including one or more nodes of the AccAD network;
• calculate an AccAD connection cost for the network traffic between the two points in the network using at least one node of the AccAD network;
• compare the calculated direct connection cost and the AccAD connection cost;
• and
• determine whether the direct connection cost is greater than the sum of the AccAD connection cost and a minimum cost threshold value.