Intertainer and Akamai Collaborate on Streaming Media Innovations

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Intertainer, a broadband entertainment-on-demand network, has partnered with Akamai Technologies, a leading provider of global, high-performance services for content delivery, to enhance the streaming of large media files. The two companies will utilize Akamai's FreeFlow Streaming network to deliver high-quality, long-form programming to consumers' homes, leveraging the power of distributed servers within local networks.

This groundbreaking relationship will facilitate the seamless streaming of Intertainer's vast library, comprising over 50,000 hours of content from 60 top media companies, including Dreamworks SKG, Sony Music, Warner Bros., and Columbia TriStar Television. By partnering with Akamai, Intertainer aims to provide the richest entertainment-on-demand service available, capitalizing on the latest developments in streaming media technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between Intertainer and Akamai marks a first-of-its-kind relationship in the delivery of large streaming media files through a distributed presence within last-mile providers' local networks.
  • Intertainer's entertainment library, featuring over 50,000 hours of content, will be delivered through Akamai's FreeFlow Streaming network, ensuring high-quality streaming for consumers.
  • Akamai's global network and streaming media technology will enable Intertainer to provide the best possible viewing experience for broadband customers.
  • The two companies have formed strong relationships with numerous broadband networks, with Akamai having servers in 50 countries connected to 225 different telecommunications networks.
  • Intertainer has also partnered with Microsoft, Intel, NBC, Sony, and US West to deliver a comprehensive entertainment-on-demand experience.

Statistics:

  • Intertainer's entertainment library comprises over 50,000 hours of content from 60 top media companies.
  • Akamai has more than 4,200 servers in 50 countries directly connected to 225 different telecommunications networks.
  • Intertainer serves over 2,100 customers worldwide.
  • Akamai's EdgeAdvantage service enables seamless streaming of large media files.

Sources:

  • Business Wire: "Intertainer and Akamai to Collaborate on New Innovations in the Delivery of Large Streaming Media Files"
  • Akamai Technologies: "Akamai and Intertainer Team Up to Deliver High-Quality Streaming Media"
  • Intertainer: "About Intertainer"
  • Akamai Technologies: "About Akamai"