Case Study
Bitmovin Taps into Power of Edge Computing and CDN
Bitmovin expanded its partnership with Akamai by deploying its Live Encoder on Akamai Connected Cloud, enabling media companies to deliver lower-latency, higher-quality live streaming experiences while reducing operational costs. The deployment was completed in just two weeks, allowing Bitmovin to combine its industry-leading streaming infrastructure with Akamai's globally distributed cloud and content delivery platform. Running Live Encoder closer to users improves end-to-end streaming performance, reduces latency for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and MPEG-DASH workloads, and lowers data transfer costs, with some customers reducing operational expenses by as much as 90%. As Akamai continues expanding its global edge infrastructure, Bitmovin can further reduce the distance between ingest point
