Microsoft Silverlight and Akamai Innovate To Bring HD Video Experiences Online

grantkd — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:02:00 GMT

Only two weeks after the release of Silverlight 2, Microsoft is working to up the ante once again for online streaming video. Today at Digital Hollywood in LA, Microsoft introduced a new service called Internet Information Services (IIS 7.0) Smooth Streaming. Smooth Streaming adapts online video streams to each user's changing connectivity speed, which cuts down start-up times and eliminates buffering, creating a more dynamic and enjoyable Web media experience.

In addition, Microsoft is furthering its commitment to bring the ultimate media experience to the Web by working with Akamai Technologies to provide Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Microsoft Silverlight. Powered by Windows Server 2008 and Silverlight, and enabled by IIS 7.0 Smooth Streaming, Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming is a high-definition adaptive streaming content delivery service, allowing viewers to experience HD video on their PCs like never before.

To find out more about Silverlight and Akamai's announcement at Digital Hollywood, please visit the Microsoft Silverlight Virtual Pressroom to view the press release at: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/silverlight/default.mspx.

Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie Announces the Release of Silverlight 2

grantkd — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Just over one year ago Silverlight debuted to the world - today, one in four consumers worldwide has access to a computer with Silverlight. Building on this fast-paced, historical success, Microsoft is releasing Silverlight 2, and the developments and innovations - as well as Silverlight adoption by companies like CBS College Sports, Blockbuster and more - are all further evidence that Silverlight is the industry’s choice for the creation and delivery of dynamic applications and interactive Web media.

What’s new? Silverlight 2 continues to exceed industry standards by re-affirming its commitment to openness and standards through supporting a new open-source Eclipse project. Created by France-based IT solutions provider Soyatec, the project is designed to integrate advanced Silverlight development capabilities into the Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE), further increasing interoperability and allowing more choice and flexibility for delivering audio and video via the Web across different platforms and operating systems. Additionally, Silverlight 2 is chalk-full of great new features that will enable developers and designers to create even more stunning Web experiences for their customers.

To find out more about Silverlight 2, Eclipse open-source and Silverlight’s latest customers, please visit the Silverlight Virtual Press Room.

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Microsoft Silverlight and Akamai Innovate To Bring HD Video Experiences Online

Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie Announces the Release of Silverlight 2