Akamai breaks files to speed up downloads
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of its Large File Download Optimization technology, an integral feature of the Akamai Electronic Software Delivery and Media Delivery solutions that supports the optimisation and delivery of increasingly large files, such as DVD software and high-definition video content.
Akamai’s global platform has been leveraged by leading software, anti-virus, gaming, and media & entertainment companies to deliver many of the largest online files. But as file sizes continue to grow due to enhanced functionality, improved graphics, and richer media content, the company needs to provide alternatives for the distribution of large files.
The key technology behind Large File Download Optimization is a system for storing, retrieving, and delivering large files as a cluster of individual file pieces. This allows Akamai’s customers to increase file sizes in response to market demand, while in parallel leveraging the full Akamai distributed global network to provide a quicker, more seamless download experience for the end-user.
