Akamai aims to bring HDTV to the Web
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Akamai on Tuesday unveiled a network for high-definition video designed to deliver content via Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight and Apple's iPhone. The goal: Deliver an HDTV experience online.
Akamai's HD platform, which will be demonstrated later today, will be designed for what the company calls "the most popular runtime environments": Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight and the iPhone.
Among the key features of Akamai HD:
- Adaptive bitrate streaming: The network adjusts its HD bitrates and monitors bandwidth levels for uninterrupted playback.
- Immediate response: Viewers can interact with the video player and shift times instantly.
- HD video player: Akamai is offering an open standards player.
- Player authentication: Ensures only authorized players can access content.
In a statement, Paul Sagan, CEO of Akamai, said that the Internet is quickly moving to HD-quality video and needs to hit broadcast-size audiences quickly.