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Network News: XO, Ciena, Level 3, Akamai
September 6th, 2012 : John RathAkamai (AKAM) launches Sola Media Solutions integrating cloud storage and content delivery, Level 3 (LVLT) powers the Democratic National Convention, XO Communications selects gear from Ciena (CIEN) for upgrade. Read More
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Netflix Rolls Out Its Own Content Delivery Network
June 5th, 2012 : John RathOn Monday Netflix announced it has been building Open Connect, a single-purpose content delivery network (CDN), with 5 percent of Netflix data already being served from it. Is this good news or bad news for CDNs currently serving Netflix traffic? Read More
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CDN News: Limelight, Akamai, EdgeCast
May 29th, 2012 : John RathContent delivery news: Limelight Networks (LLNW) enhances video platform offering, Akamai (AKAM) picked by Siemens for SharePoint deployment, EdgeCast helps Imgur with 2 billion views a month. Read More
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CDN News: Limelight, Akamai, Octoshape
May 17th, 2012 : John RathSome news from the content delivery sector: Limelight (LLNW) targets vertical markets with Orchestrate framework, Akamai (AKAM) to power Cannes Film Festival streaming, Octoshape partners with Geniatech. Read More
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Roundup: IBM, Dell, Akamai
April 26th, 2012 : John RathIBM acquires Vivisimo, Dell and Internet2 partner for collaborative research, Akamai announces succession plan as CEO Paul Sagan plans to retire. Read More
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CDN News: Dell, EdgeCast, Level 3, Limelight
April 18th, 2012 : John RathNews from the content delivery sector: Dell partners with EdgeCast for Dell Deliver, Level 3 (LVLT) selected for ITU World Triathlon series, Limelight Networks (LLNW) launches Limelight Reach Live. Read More
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Akamai Acquires Blaze for Front-End Optimization
February 8th, 2012 : Rich MillerWhat's front-end optimization? It's one of the new web acceleration strategies that is becoming a must-have feature for content delivery networks. That includes CDN market leader Akamai Technologies, which is acquiring front-end optimization specialist Blaze Software. Read More
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Level 3 Will Deliver HD Video for Super Bowl
February 1st, 2012 : Rich MillerLevel 3 Communications (LVLT) will provide live, high definition (HD) television broadcast video services to NBC for Super Bowl XLVI Sunday, using Level 3’s Vyvx VenueNet+ technology. Read More
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Roundup: Akamai Acquires Cotendo in CDN Deal
December 23rd, 2011 : Rich MillerThere are a lot of news angles on Akamai's $268 million acquisition of rival Cotendo. Here's a roundup of notable coverage and commentary from around the web. Read More
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Building A Cloud-Savvy Model for TCO and ROI
How Storage is Shaping The Cloud Data Center
Bringing Colo to the Customer: Modular Gets Local
Microsoft’s $1 Billion Data Center

