CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the world's largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform, today previewed its planned activities for IBC 2017, emphasizing its "Audience of You" mission to help deliver the best possible experience for every over-the-top (OTT) video viewer. For the first time in the event's history, IBC will feature a dedicated forum focusing on cyber security and its implications for broadcasters, where Akamai experts will be sharing their knowledge.

Exhibiting at stand B52 in Exhibition Hall 5 at the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre in Amsterdam September 15(th) through 19(th), demonstrations at the Akamai booth will include:


    --  liveOrigin(TM) capabilities for Media Services Live: On-demand and new
        live delivery solutions, purpose-built from the ground up to support the
        rigors of 24/7 live/linear streaming. liveOrigin consists of four
        components - broadcast-quality ingestion, low latency, self-healing
        network and monitoring reporting - that together can help support the
        same level of quality for linear video streaming that is expected of
        traditional broadcast television.




    --  New 'Efficiency' capabilities for Media Acceleration technology: Adding
        the ability for applications to access content from multiple paths and
        sources. When enabled, the new capabilities are designed to ensure that
        viewers securely receive content via the most efficient available source
        - directly from the Akamai Intelligent Platform or a nearby device
        streaming the same content. Introduced earlier this year, Akamai's Media
        Acceleration enhances the performance of content delivered over the
        Internet to create more engaging experiences for online audiences. By
        acting as an extension to Akamai's content delivery capabilities, Media
        Acceleration can be enabled by integrating technology directly into a
        video application to enable a consistent, reliable delivery experience
        for each end user regardless of their circumstances or local network
        conditions.


    --  Innovations in video ad delivery: In collaboration with advertising
        technology expert Yospace, Akamai will demonstrate server-side ad
        stitching that can be delivered for live and on-demand video streams on
        a viewer-level. Akamai's Dynamic Ad Insertion is designed to help
        content providers offer greater monetization opportunities through
        online advertising while maintaining a TV-like experience for viewers at
        scale.


    --  Proactive monitoring and measurement capabilities: Through the Akamai
        Broadcast Operations Control Center (BOCC) and its Broadcast Operations
        Support System (BOSS), media analytics tools can provide operational
        insight and telemetry from origin to viewer for unprecedented control
        and visibility into video operations and performance.


    --  Next-gen entertainment experiences: Including live and on-demand
        virtual/augmented reality, and sub-second latency, high dynamic range
        (HDR) video and 3D audio - technology innovations to help deliver great
        experiences online.

Dealing with more than 9 million attacks every day and trusted by the world's largest media companies, Akamai offers a range of solutions to counter web-based cyber threats facing the media industry today. This year, Akamai is proud to be the headline sponsor of the first C-Tech Forum: Cyber Security at IBC 2017. The one-day event within IBC is bringing together CTOs, CIOs, CISOs and CDOs within the media and broadcasting sectors for a candid conversation on what the cyber war means for them, how to anticipate the next cyber threat, and how to manage a breach.

Akamai's Jay Coley, Senior Director, Security Planning and Strategy will be sharing his experiences in security across the IBC educational conference tracks, including:


    --  Safety in Numbers: Collaborating Against Cyber-Attacks, Friday,
        September 15(th), 11:50 AM - 1 PM CEST in Forum


    --  Tactical Steps to Building a Cloud Security Strategy in New Media World,
        Friday, September 15(th), Time: 3:25 PM - 4 PM CEST at C-Tech Cyber
        Security, G102-3

To arrange a meeting with an Akamai media or security expert at IBC 2017 and see first-hand how its media delivery solutions can help video service providers provide flawless, secure viewing experiences on a global scale, please visit www.akamai.com/IBC2017.

About Akamai

As the world's largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform, Akamai makes it easier for its customers to provide the best and most secure digital experiences on any device, anytime, anywhere. Akamai's massively distributed platform is unparalleled in scale with over 200,000 servers across 130 countries, giving customers superior performance and threat protection. Akamai's portfolio of web and mobile performance, cloud security, enterprise access, and video delivery solutions are supported by exceptional customer service and 24/7 monitoring. To learn why the top financial institutions, e-commerce leaders, media & entertainment providers, and government organizations trust Akamai please visit www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or @Akamai on Twitter.


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    Chris Nicholson                                         Tom Barth

    Media Relations                                         Investor Relations

    617-444-2987                                            617-274-7130

    cnichols@akamai.com                                     tbarth@akamai.com

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