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- Logitech Implements akamai edgecomputing for Java to Extend Marketing-Driven, Promotional Contest
- Expecting to drive 100 times its regular traffic level to its site for a single day in December 2002, Logitech needed an infrastructure in place that could support a new contest application while scaling to meet the expected traffic surge. Utilizing Akamai EdgeComputing for Java, Logitech was able to extend...
- Tags: Logitech, Akamai Technologies Inc., Akamai EdgeComputing, Programming Languages, Java, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development
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- 75% Improvement in Site Performance Brings More Page Views and Ad Revenues to PCWorld.com
- PCWorld.com is the Web's trusted resource for management-level buyers and users of technology products, reaching 5.3 million unique visitors per month. When PC World came to Akamai, their page load time for the index/home page was averaging 10 seconds as measured by Keynote. Four seconds was the maximum they wanted...
- Tags: Revenue, Advertisement, Performance, Akamai Technologies Inc., PCWorld.com, Branding, Performance Management, Channel Management, Operational Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Finance
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- The Seattle Times Boosts Revenues and Viewership With Services From Akamai and Internap
- Evolving from a newspaper publication with daily editions to a company that is constantly providing information and news updates with a 24/7 online presence, The Seattle Times is a leader in serving its customers. Shortly after the Northwest earthquake, The Seattle Times' IT department identified that a solution was needed...
- Tags: Revenue, Internap Network Services, Akamai Technologies Inc., Web Site Development, Leadership, Web Technology, Channel Management, Operational Accounting, Strategy, Internet, Management, Marketing, Finance
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- The California Travel and Tourism Commission Leverages Akamai to Deliver a New Era in Travel Planning
- The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) is responsible for marketing and promoting travel and tourism in the state of California. Since 1996, K2 streaming and approached the company to learn more. Working closely with Akamai representatives, K2 then presented the Akamai solution to CTTC.
- Tags: Commission, Akamai Technologies Inc., Sales Force Management, Marketing Research, Sales, Marketing
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- Satisfied Dial-Up Users Deliver Immediate Revenue Increase
- FootSmart.com, a division of Benchmark Brands, Inc. is the largest direct retailer of foot care and lower body healthcare products in the United States. FootSmart.com initially looked at the option of caching and compressing files and images in order to improve site availability and download times. But when they launched...
- Tags: Revenue, Akamai Technologies Inc., Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Retail, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources
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- ROI Analysis Reveals That eBags Converts 15% More Buyers With Akamai Services
- From diaper bags to evening bags, money clips to computer cases, eBags carries hundreds of brands of premium and popular bags. eBags knew they needed an image-rich site with quick loading pages and reliable site performance. They also knew that while building this supreme shopping experience, they had to keep...
- Tags: ROI, Akamai Technologies Inc., ROI Analysis, eBags, Productivity, Roi/Tco, Branding, Performance Management, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Workforce Management
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- Global Market Leadership: New Benchmarks for Responsiveness to Portal Users
- What sets the best enterprise portals apart from lesser Web sites? The capacity to provide superior responsiveness to customers, partners, suppliers, and employees, according to this 2005 research report by Benchmarking Partners. Download this Akamai-sponsored white paper to learn how Akamai’s global IT infrastructure and Internet management services boost the...
- Tags: Leadership, Akamai Technologies Inc., Portals, Web Technology, Internet
- White papers 2005-01-01
- Norman Achieves Rapid Growth in Unpredictable Security Software Market
- Norwegian-based Norman ASA provides an array of security solutions, including anti-virus, anti-spam and personal firewall software for banks, Internet service providers, PC vendors and other organizations. Norman needed to improve the performance and availability of its update web site to a global audience of customers. Akamai Electronic Software Delivery Akamai...
- Tags: Akamai Technologies Inc., Norman, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Security, Internet, Business Services, Firewalls, Viruses And Worms, Networking
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- Fujitsu Consolidates Global Web Sites, Reaches Customers 14X Faster With Akamai
- Fujitsu Ltd. is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. In early 2000, Fujitsu Ltd. decided to establish a Corporate Brand Office chartered with creating a consistent brand image across all Fujitsu worldwide entities. To support its worldwide consolidation project, Fujitsu chose Akamai EdgeSuite...
- Tags: Web, Fujitsu Ltd., Web Site, Akamai Technologies Inc., Web Technology, E-business/E-Commerce, Branding, Internet, Marketing
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- Victoria's Secret Web Site Raises the Bar on Customer Experience With Content Delivery From Akamai and IBM
- In January 1999, Victoria's Secret aired its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, announcing the live Webcast of its Spring Fashion Show. The Victoria's Secret team recognized they needed to deliver an incredible user experience with improved traffic management and faster content distribution. Victoria's Secret went searching for partners with a proven...
- Tags: Content Delivery, Victoria's Secret, Web Site, Akamai Technologies Inc., IBM Corp., Victoria's Secret Web Site, Web Technology, Outsourcing, E-business/E-Commerce, Web Hosting, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Internet
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- Tourism New Zealand Leverages Akamai to Deliver a New Era in Travel Planning
- Several factors contributed to a dramatic rise in international visitors to New Zealand's tourism Web site, operated by the country's tourism agency, Tourism New Zealand. In particular, the growing popularity of the PureNZ.com Web site placed major stress on the current fixed infrastructure, resulting in slow page downloads for end-users....
- Tags: Akamai Technologies Inc., Web Site Development, Performance Management, Advertising & Promotion, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Marketing
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- FOX Sports Scores With More Traffic, More Revenues
- FOX Sports, a subsidiary of News Corporation, was founded in 1984 to provide sports news and entertainment to U.S. audiences. In 2001, the company realized the opportunity to generate business via its Web site and created the FOX Sports Interactive Media division to focus on delivering the ultimate online sports...
- Tags: Revenue, Akamai Technologies Inc., FOX Sports, Web Site Development, Advertising & Promotion, Web Technology, Channel Management, Operational Accounting, Internet, Marketing, Finance
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- Sony Ericsson and Akamai Launch a New Age in Mobile Communications
- In 2001, Sony Corporation and Ericsson formed Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications to deliver accessible mobile multimedia communication solutions to customers worldwide. In efforts to build the Sony Ericsson brand and become the premiere provider of mobile multimedia communication devices, the company wanted to provide an exceptional online experience to its...
- Tags: Multimedia, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Mobile, Mobile Communication, Akamai Technologies Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
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- Akamai's EdgeControl-MIB Strengthens and Simplifies Enterprise Monitoring at IBS
- Founded in 1995 as a pioneer in TV/Web convergence, Internet Broadcasting Systems enables TV news stations to combine the power of the Internet and TV to deliver immediate, reliable, and up-to-date information to millions of end users. In order to successfully serve the needs of their customers, IBS needed its...
- Tags: Monitor, Network, Monitoring, Akamai Technologies Inc., Internet, Monitors & Displays, TVs, Networking, Tv & Home Theater, Hardware, Components, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
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- Cabela's Uses Advanced Akamai Features to Further Enhance Customer Shopping Experience
- Like many of today's retailers, Cabela's is experiencing rapid online growth. True to its commitment to customer satisfaction and continued e-commerce success, the company wanted to focus on two critical areas: reducing response time for their dial-up customers, and improving performance for all customers entering the SSL portion of the...
- Tags: Akamai Technologies Inc., E-business, Cabela, Web Technology, E-business/E-Commerce, Performance Management, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management
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- High Performance Streaming Increases Site Traffic and Reduces Costs
- Canadian-based CHUM Limited is one of the country's leading media companies with more than 32 radio stations, 12 local television stations, and 21 specialty channels. CHUM's content is also distributed via new media platforms including interactive television, wireless services and the Internet. As the popularity of CHUM's Web sites increased,...
- Tags: High-performance, CHUM Ltd., Akamai Technologies Inc., TVs, Roi/Tco, Tv & Home Theater, Internet, Advertising & Promotion, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Marketing
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- Global Knowledge Uses Akamai to Triple E-Learning Sales
- Global Knowledge is the largest privately held provider of training and enterprise learning services for information technology (IT) and management professionals. In 2001, when distance learning itself was still in its infancy, Global Knowledge realized that the very worldwide presence that was helping to build their business was limiting their...
- Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Akamai Technologies Inc., E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
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- Improved Web Site Response Times Generate 30% Traffic Growth in Target Markets
- The SKF Group is the leading global supplier of products, customer solutions, and services in the business of rolling bearings and seals. In 2003, SKF set out to create a consistent brand image across its worldwide web-channels. Its strategy was to centralize external web-channel support into three basic Web site...
- Tags: Web, Web Site, Akamai Technologies Inc., SKF Group, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Branding, Internet, Marketing
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- BMW of North America Relies on Akamai to Stream the Next Chapter of "The Hire" Internet Films
- "The Hire" Internet film series, available at www.bmwfilms.com, received international acclaim when it premiered in 2001 with original short films directed by some of Hollywood's most noted directors. Considered the most successful integrated marketing campaign in the history of the Internet, The Hire Internet film series, developed by BMW of...
- Tags: Akamai Technologies Inc., BMW AG, Internet
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- Survey Says: On-Demand Polling Application Delivers Results for IBS and Its TV Station Partners
- Founded in 1995 as a pioneer in TV/Web convergence, Internet Broadcasting Systems enables TV news stations to combine the power of the Internet and TV to deliver immediate, reliable, and up-to-date information to millions. The company's unique business model requires that content is customized to appeal to the end users...
- Tags: Partnership, On-demand, Survey, Akamai Technologies Inc., IBS, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
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