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Metrics That Matter: Measuring Streaming Performance

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The COVID-19 health crisis created a dramatic shift in our lifestyles. With work, school, and entertainment taking place in home environments now, it’s no surprise that screen time is up. Nielsen reports that not only did overall media consumption jump significantly in the first quarter of 2020, the share of video streaming in total time spent online rose from 19% in fourth-quarter 2019 to 25% in second-quarter 2020. Never has there been more pressure to deliver high-quality streaming experiences. Continue reading Metrics That Matter: Measuring Streaming Performance→

Metrics That Matter: Measuring Streaming Performance

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The COVID-19 health crisis created a dramatic shift in our lifestyles. With work, school, and entertainment taking place in home environments now, it’s no surprise that screen time is up. Nielsen reports that not only did overall media consumption jump… Continue reading Metrics That Matter: Measuring Streaming Performance→

What’s New in Delivery

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Welcome to day two of the Akamai Platform Update!
Today, we’re focusing on Akamai’s edge delivery products as well as other complimentary products that help drive great digital experiences. The last several months have been nothing short of unprecedent… Continue reading What’s New in Delivery→

What’s New in Edge Delivery

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Welcome to day two of the Akamai Platform Update!
Today, we’re focusing on Akamai’s edge delivery products as well as other complimentary products that help drive great digital experiences. The last several months have been nothing short of unprecedented as lockdowns, quarantines, and other protective measures enacted by governments and organizations drove a sudden and dramatic shift in user behavior, which in turn has driven enormous traffic levels. Akamai’s importance has never been more evident as companies continue to rely on the intelligent edge platform to maintain business continuity and support the unprecedented traffic demand from online audiences. Regardless of the type of content, be it websites, apps, APIs, video, software, or smaller objects, Akamai’s comprehensive set of content delivery products — including Ion, Adaptive Media Delivery, and Download Delivery — are designed to deliver great digital experiences for every user, regardless of location, device, or network. Continue reading What’s New in Edge Delivery→