Defeating the Pirates

Defeating the Pirates

In today's online world, pirates surf the internet to steal valuable digital content like movies, shows, and sporting events. Akamai's "Inside the world of video pirates" paper looks at why digital intellectual property (IP) theft -- piracy -- is possibly the most misunderstood form of cybercrime facing the entertainment industry ... Read More
Why Our Furniture Will Face the TV for Years to Come

Why Our Furniture Will Face the TV for Years to Come

| | Media Delivery, ott, streaming, TV
Before the invention of the television, the focal point of any room was the fireplace. In fact, the word "focus" derives from the Latin word for "hearth." However, the invention of the television, coupled with the arrival of central heating, means that, from the mid-20th century onwards, most of us ... Read More
Tackling Video Piracy Head-On

Tackling Video Piracy Head-On

| | Media Delivery, videopiracy
We are clearly in a "new" golden age of TV. Audiences around the world have never had so many viewing options available. This has led to a creative surge in new groundbreaking storytelling and entertainment as both broadcasters and digital giants try to maintain the loyalty of their viewers. This ... Read More