Study Group: Akamai Software Users
Council Members in this Study Group: 29
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Izak Mutlu
Vice President- Information and Product Security
SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
Izak Mutlu, CISM, is the Vice President of Information and Product Security at Salesforce.com, a company specializing in customer relationship management software. He is responsible for managing IT security, architecture, design, implementation, and operations....
Joseph HolopSenior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
TELSCAPE COMMUNICATIONSJoseph Holop is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Telscape Communications, a competitive local exchange carrier. Mr. Holop is responsible for IT development, IT infrastructure, Engineering, Network, Switching and Field Operations....
Dan RayburnPrincipal Analyst
FROST & SULLIVAN, INCDan Rayburn is Principal and Executive Vice President for StreamingMedia.com and is recognized by many as the voice for the streaming and online video industry. He is also Principal Analyst with Frost & Sullivan working in their Digital Media group. Dan...
Jon VlassopulosChief Executive Officer
MODERATI INCJon V is the Chief Executive Officer of Moderati and the General Manager of Bellrock, a digital content agency in the US & Japan and is backed by the largest media company in Japan, Yoshimoto (talent rep, TV & film production, record label and physical...
Tim HanrahanManaging Partner
Iheira, LLCTim Hanrahan is the Managing Partner at Iheira Solutions, a company specializing in management consulting and information technology solutions. He is a management and information systems consultant with over 30 years of information technology experience....
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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CDN Highwinds Raises $55 Million, Targeting Resellers
April 14, 2008
Analysis by: Dan Rayburn, Principal Analyst,CDN Highwinds Raises $55 Million, Targeting Resellers | blog.streamingmedia.com
In March, Highwinds announced it had raised $55 million from General Catalyst Partners and Alta Communications. Highwinds plans to use the capital to do additional build out of their network named "RollingThunder" which includes a CDN offering.
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CDNs Getting Ready To Benefit From Higher Bitrate Content
April 14, 2008
Analysis by: Dan Rayburn, Principal Analyst,CDNs Getting Ready To Benefit From Higher Bitrate Content | blog.streamingmedia.com
Of all the calls I do with analysts, money managers and others tracking the content delivery market, rarely do those I speak with ask about video birates. For me, the growth of the content delivery market and the very success of the CDNs relies heavily on the trend we see developing for increased bitrates. Most think CDNs can only grow their business by signing new customers or growing their existing customer base. But increased video birates has a huge affect on any CDNs bottom line and 2008 is the year that the bitrates of old finally turn the corner.
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P2P Vendors Struggling, CDNs Not Interested In Adopting
April 14, 2008
Analysis by: Dan Rayburn, Principal Analyst,P2P Vendors Struggling, CDNs Not Interested In Adopting | blog.streamingmedia.com
About six months ago, I was really convinced that P2P might start to get some traction in the new year and that we would see some content owners commit to the technology. But aside from the Pando Networks and NBC deal, as we enter Q2 not much has transpired from the end of last year. P2P networks are still talking up a storm in every interview I read about how much cheaper their pricing is as compared to CDNs and leading with price as the major value proposition. Most P2P companies are still missing the point that cost is not the only thing customers care about and if it was, then P2P networks would have a ton of business by now, which they don't.
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Akamai, Limelight and The Writers Strike: What It Really Means
April 14, 2008
Analysis by: Dan Rayburn, Principal Analyst,Akamai, Limelight and The Writers Strike: What It Really Means | blog.streamingmedia.com
Limelight put out earnings this week and once again, many analysts are unfairly comparing Limelight and Akamai numbers and data. Why is it that so many analysts and reporters are willing to make very specific statements about CDN providers, but do so using general terms? Sounds confusing just saying it but I'll prove my point in a second.
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JumpTV Selling Their CDN: Shows It's Too Expensive To Operate Your Own Network
April 14, 2008
Analysis by: Dan Rayburn, Principal Analyst,JumpTV Selling Their CDN: Shows It's Too Expensive To Operate Your Own Network | blog.streamingmedia.com
Last week, JumpTV announced that it was looking to sell its content delivery network and would be "refining its strategic focus toward high-value sports and Hispanic broadcast content." This is a great example of where trying to own and operate your own network specifically for the delivery of video does not makes sense. In the release, JumpTV said "The content delivery network is currently a significant cost center for the company, and the Company believes its sale will enable it to lower its ongoing operating costs."
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Individual/Small Consultancy
- Management Consultancy
- Ad-Delivery Platform Provider
- IT Outsourcing Company
- Internet Portal
- Market Research Company*
- Software & Services
- General Media Company
- Managed Service Provider
- Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC)
- Online Retailers / New Media Retailers
- Book Publisher
- Health Club/Fitness Center
- Content Management Software
- Private Equity/Leveraged Buyout
- CRM
- Newspaper Publisher
- Application Management Software
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Principal
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Operations Executive
- General Manager
- Director
- IT Director
- National Marketing Director
- Strategy Director
- Consultant
- Marketing Director
- President
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
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