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Written by CB Team
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 |
 Akamai Technologies has announced the availability of Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Microsoft Silverlight, the first service based on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS7) Smooth Streaming technology, enabling a higher quality video experience for all viewers.
Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Microsoft Silverlight adapts stream quality based on a user’s connection speed -- so consumers with high bandwidth connections can experience true HD (720p+) quality streaming while consumers with lower connection speeds can receive the highest-quality video stream available for their levels of connectivity.
At the same time, media companies’ online initiatives can benefit from unprecedented network scalability and availability using distributed HTTP-based Web servers across Akamai’s globally-distributed network. Akamai’s unique combination of technology and network scale is designed to enable consumers across the globe to enjoy a consistently high-quality video experience with faster start-up times and less buffering.
Since deploying the solution earlier this year, Akamai customers have been delivering HD-quality video and significantly improved viewing experiences. One of the immediate benefits many of these companies have experienced is an increase in viewing times.
“In response to the ever-growing demand for engaging online content, we’ve made a strong commitment to delivering the highest quality video streaming experience for our consumers,” said Stephan Argent, CTV’s Vice-President, Digital Media. “Experimenting with Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming will be an excellent learning initiative for us and is a reflection of our ongoing efforts to evolve the user experience to a new level.”
“With its new service, Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Microsoft Silverlight, Akamai offers a scalable solution that brings true HD (720p+) video experiences to consumers worldwide,” said Eddie Amos, general manager of the Developer Division at Microsoft Corp. “AdaptiveEdge Streaming, powered by Smooth Streaming, an IIS Media Services extension, brings a simple-to-manage approach to adaptive streaming using HTTP-based Web servers.”
Please visit www.SmoothHD.com to experience Akamai’s AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Silverlight.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 March 2009 )
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