Akamai brings new CDN solutions for Network Operators

 Designed to address the growing demand for online content and video, Akamai Technologies has announced the availability of Aura Lumen and Aura Spectra into the Aura Network Solutions family of Operator CDN (OCDN).

These technologies are designed to help network service providers to support new revenue generation opportunities manage network costs and simplify the video delivery infrastructure for both operator-owned content and over-the-top (OTT) services.

Mick Scully,  Vice President and General Manager, Carrier Products Division, Akamai said,  "The value of CDNs is very clear to the operator community, but getting to a place where they could benefit involved significant investment, technical complexity and a means to more effectively deal with 'off network' content proved extremely difficult. Through our Aura Network Solutions we’re able to provide operators with new ways to take advantage of the IP media revolution evolve their business models and attract and keep new subscribers. And we're doing it in a way that’s intended to be as flexible and cost effective for our customers as possible."

Using Aura Lumen or Aura Spectra can help operators reduce CDN complexity by eliminating the need to deploy multiple point solutions or proprietary/specialized hardware typical of other offerings in the market.