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Tailor Video Experiences for Your End Viewers with M ...
While the number of online viewers continues to grow, content providers must be able to deliver high quality video streams, flawlessly at scale to meet the demands of these audiences. This is no small task as high volumes of requests often come from various locations, diverse device types and networks. When it comes to preparing content, some content providers opt for a one-size-fits-all approach, creating a similar bitrate ladder for
Ensure Highly Reliable First Mile Connectivity with ...
As linear OTT video services become mainstream, many broadcasters and online video distributors are increasingly looking for new ways to enhance service reliability. Many who manage their own origin infrastructures within a datacenter environment are seeking added assurance for ingest of their linear streams. Akamai sat down with several large online video distributors to better understand their requirements, and captured the following:
Media Acceleration Enhances Online Experiences for O ...
Online audiences are growing and so are their expectations for the quality of experience. You know exactly what I mean if you've ever been frustrated with the rate at which a game is downloading or if your video stalls at the most inopportune time. Online streaming is no longer novel, it's the norm. The days of being enamored by streaming your favorite TV show online are over. Viewers now expect
Bringing OTT Video to Life at NAB
We are less than a month away from NAB and Akamai has some big plans in store. With the amount of buzz centered around over-the-top (OTT) video, our floor presence is dedicated to bringing OTT workflow and delivery to life. Show attendees can experience a behind-the-scenes look at the technologies that are helping drive the seismic transformation in media delivery and consumption. Each section of the Akamai booth will represent
Quality Joins Content on Video Streaming Throne
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Doubling Down on OTT
It's no secret that digital video entertainment is in the midst of a massive transformation that includes the way content is packaged, distributed and consumed. The days of consumers demanding large cable TV packages and renting feverishly from local video stores are a distant past. Today, electronic consumer media spend has already surpassed physical, the words "skinny bundle" have crept into our vocabulary and those of us in the