Leading online anime distributor inks deal with Akamai to raise the bar for
its users and members
San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2009) -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM),
the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise
applications online, today announced that Crunchyroll, an online video
service and community that offers full-length episodes and movies of
Japanese anime and Asian entertainment, has implemented Akamai's Media
Delivery solution to increase the speed and quality of its video delivery to
users worldwide while still provide the highest quality of security
available online for content holders of both simulcast and non-simulcast
titles. Akamai is delivering all of Crunchyroll's online video, including
some titles offered in High Definition (HD) streaming online. More
information can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com.
Akamai has been pioneering HD video streaming on the Internet for years and
content owners are quickly seizing the opportunity to bring HD content
online. Global publishers and content owners now see the value derived from
delivering online video content in the highest quality possible, including
longer viewing times, more repeat visitors and the ability to attract
premium advertisers.
its users and members
San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2009) -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM),
the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise
applications online, today announced that Crunchyroll, an online video
service and community that offers full-length episodes and movies of
Japanese anime and Asian entertainment, has implemented Akamai's Media
Delivery solution to increase the speed and quality of its video delivery to
users worldwide while still provide the highest quality of security
available online for content holders of both simulcast and non-simulcast
titles. Akamai is delivering all of Crunchyroll's online video, including
some titles offered in High Definition (HD) streaming online. More
information can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com.
Akamai has been pioneering HD video streaming on the Internet for years and
content owners are quickly seizing the opportunity to bring HD content
online. Global publishers and content owners now see the value derived from
delivering online video content in the highest quality possible, including
longer viewing times, more repeat visitors and the ability to attract
premium advertisers.
"Crunchyroll's distribution channel and partnership program delivers content
to over five million online community members worldwide," said Crunchyroll's
CEO Kun Gao. "This partnership with Akamai enables us to deliver a higher
quality and a better digital experience for all of our global visitors, in
support of both our general users and Crunchyroll's Anime Members. In
addition, it provides the utmost in online security to protect the contents
of our partners from illegal downloading and distribution. Fans can enjoy
content, delivery speed and quality while License Holders can trust that
Crunchyroll provides THE high level of security for their content."
"We look forward to working closely with Crunchyroll to bring its fans a
higher quality of digital experience," said Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist,
Digital Media at Akamai. "The use of online video is growing rapidly and
companies need to be prepared to handle the influx of traffic on their
sites. Crunchyroll's website is incredibly dynamic - from thousands of
videos to interactive games to user forums. Akamai's vast experience
working with companies similar to Crunchyroll to serve up video fast and
reliably, regardless of where the user is coming from, allows us to quickly
meet Crunchyroll's business needs and allow them to offer the highest
quality site possible."
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is an online video service and community that offers full-length
episodes and movies of the very best in Japanese anime and Asian
entertainment. Crunchyroll's content is provided by Asian media leaders
including TV TOKYO, Shueisha, d-rights, Fuji Creative Corporation, Pony
Canyon, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Toei Animation, Gonzo, Munhwa
Broadcasting Corporation America and many others.
Crunchyroll was founded in June 2006 and has offices in both San Francisco
and Tokyo. Crunchyroll is a pioneer and innovator within the Japanese anime
industry and the only video service in the world to offer hit programs like
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, GINTAMA and many others online to its subscribers within
one hour of their Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll is a member of the
Association of Japanese Animation (AJA) and the Licensing International
Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) and is funded by leading venture capital
firm, Venrock. More information can be found at its website
http://www.crunchyroll.com <http://www.crunchyroll.com/> .
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, please visit
www.akamai.com.
to over five million online community members worldwide," said Crunchyroll's
CEO Kun Gao. "This partnership with Akamai enables us to deliver a higher
quality and a better digital experience for all of our global visitors, in
support of both our general users and Crunchyroll's Anime Members. In
addition, it provides the utmost in online security to protect the contents
of our partners from illegal downloading and distribution. Fans can enjoy
content, delivery speed and quality while License Holders can trust that
Crunchyroll provides THE high level of security for their content."
"We look forward to working closely with Crunchyroll to bring its fans a
higher quality of digital experience," said Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist,
Digital Media at Akamai. "The use of online video is growing rapidly and
companies need to be prepared to handle the influx of traffic on their
sites. Crunchyroll's website is incredibly dynamic - from thousands of
videos to interactive games to user forums. Akamai's vast experience
working with companies similar to Crunchyroll to serve up video fast and
reliably, regardless of where the user is coming from, allows us to quickly
meet Crunchyroll's business needs and allow them to offer the highest
quality site possible."
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is an online video service and community that offers full-length
episodes and movies of the very best in Japanese anime and Asian
entertainment. Crunchyroll's content is provided by Asian media leaders
including TV TOKYO, Shueisha, d-rights, Fuji Creative Corporation, Pony
Canyon, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Toei Animation, Gonzo, Munhwa
Broadcasting Corporation America and many others.
Crunchyroll was founded in June 2006 and has offices in both San Francisco
and Tokyo. Crunchyroll is a pioneer and innovator within the Japanese anime
industry and the only video service in the world to offer hit programs like
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, GINTAMA and many others online to its subscribers within
one hour of their Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll is a member of the
Association of Japanese Animation (AJA) and the Licensing International
Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) and is funded by leading venture capital
firm, Venrock. More information can be found at its website
http://www.crunchyroll.com <http://www.crunchyroll.com/> .
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, please visit
www.akamai.com.
