Inlet’s Latest Spinnaker Streaming Media Solution Integrates Seamlessly with Akamai
Integration Combines the Best of Transcoding and Publishing for Joint Streaming Media Customers
RALEIGH, NC – January 21, 2009 – Inlet Technologies, the leader in advanced encoding solutions for new media, announced today that its latest version of SpinnakerTM streaming media software—available exclusively on the Spinnaker family of streaming appliances—now includes support for media delivery solutions from Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online. This relationship aims to help joint customers combine Spinnaker’s powerful encoding engine with Akamai’s Media Delivery and Stream OSSM solutions to quickly and easily stream live content over the Internet.
According to recent reports, Content Delivery Network (CDN) services continue to grow and could reach more than $1.3 B in 2008 (Xchange, October 2008). Akamai is at the forefront of that growth. Akamai also delivers between 10-20% of all Web traffic and has the most pervasive platform for content delivery and application acceleration – 40,000 servers in 70 countries within nearly 950 networks.
Spinnaker’s powerful encoding engine is pre-configured to seamlessly support and integrate with Akamai’s Media Delivery and Stream OS solutions, helping content owners simplify and accelerate the live streaming of media.
“Inlet’s Spinnaker fits perfectly with Akamai’s mission of helping customers increase the size and reach of their valuable content libraries to maximize business opportunity,” explained Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist for Media & Entertainment, Akamai Technologies. “Spinnaker easily integrates with the Akamai network for customers looking to stream video in HD or standard definition and in all the key formats like H.264, VP6 and VC-1.”
This latest version of Spinnaker software includes support for Adobe® Flash® VP6 and H.264 authentication to Akamai in HD and/or SD resolutions; multiple streams, individually authenticated; and the ability to republish H.264 streams that have been disconnected. In addition, Spinnaker supports and authenticates Windows Media/VC-1 live streaming to any CDN, allowing users to broadcast up to four live streams simultaneously to their CDN of choice.
Other enhancements to Spinnaker include a new preview feature, which allows monitoring the incoming video signal before and during a live stream; and a new “sense input” feature that allows users to automatically detect the type of video connected to Spinnaker, helping eliminate issues caused by incorrect settings. All of these software enhancements are available to current Spinnaker owners through a simple software upgrade.
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"We are excited to work with Akamai to help our joint customers monetize their content more easily and quickly than ever before,” said Neal Page, Inlet CEO. “Our customers can also take advantage of the quality and automation enhancements this latest version of Spinnaker has to offer, while benefitting from a variety of format and streaming options."
Customers already reaping the streaming media benefits of Spinnaker include Heritage Auctions, Home Shopping Network, MLB Advanced Media, MTV Networks, and numerous other industry leaders.
The Spinnaker family of advanced, live streaming solutions delivers the bandwidth performance and unique features necessary to provide a true broadcast experience over any IP network. Spinnaker’s powerful encoding engine makes it an ideal solution for streaming live events to the Internet. More information on the complete Spinnaker family is available at http://www.inlethd.com/encoding/20/18/Spinnaker.
About Akamai
Akamai provides market-leading managed services for powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online. Having pioneered the content delivery market one decade ago, Akamai's services have been adopted by the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries. The alternative to centralized Web infrastructure, Akamai's global network of tens of thousands of distributed servers provides the scale, reliability, insight and performance for businesses to succeed online. Akamai has transformed the Internet into a more viable place to inform, entertain, interact and collaborate. To experience The Akamai Difference, visit www.akamai.com. Stream OS is an Akamai service mark.
About Inlet Technologies
Inlet Technologies is the leading provider of advanced encoding solutions, enabling new media for new networks. Inlet’s solutions produce the highest quality video, faster and more efficiently than any other, allowing content creators, programmers and distributors to increase efficiency, reduce costs and deliver superior quality video over any IP network. Inlet solutions are ideal for applications such as real-time professional streaming, Blu-ray encoding, Video-on-Demand, Web-based video, digital archiving and dailies. Inlet customers, such as MLB.com, Modern Video and Microsoft, are able to expand their audiences and create new revenue from their valuable content. For more information, visit www.inlethd.com.