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We need a lot of compute power close to the viewer to make personalization happen, and that’s why working with Akamai's cloud computing services is a very good option.
Simon Westbroek, Co-founder and SVP of Sales and Partnerships, Unified Streaming
Unified Streaming is one of the most innovative video streaming companies in the world. Its software enables some of the biggest names in broadcasting to maximize the quality and value of their content. This includes video workflow solutions that convert live broadcasts to catch-up TV, software that supports live streaming across multiple channels, and solutions that enable the insertion of advertising into live TV.
Simon Westbroek is a co-founder of Unified Streaming and SVP of Sales and Partnerships. His role includes forming alliances with technology companies that help build innovative and resilient video streaming services. One of his main goals is helping customers to deliver personalized content to viewers at a time when there are hundreds of channels and thousands of programs to choose from.
"Akamai cloud computing makes it possible to ‘spin up’ and test applications that meets these needs. Deploying these features in Akamai's cloud environment also brings Unified Streaming closer to its customers, passing on network efficiency and reducing latency," says Westbroek.
About Unified Streaming
Unified Streaming is a pioneer in smart video streaming technologies and is helping to define industry-advancing standards and specifications. Founded in 2012, it leads the new wave of content aggregation solutions, providing tools for dynamic and static packaging, capture, and enhanced playlist technology. The organization helps customers solve complex streaming challenges in a fast-paced industry. This enables them to both protect and repurpose content while creating value and increasing profit. Streaming works with over 150 broadcasters, telcos, streaming platforms, and content creators globally, including some of the largest and best-known media brands. www.unified-streaming.com
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s security, compute, and delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.