Akamai announces the availability of AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Microsoft Silverlight, the service based on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0 Smooth Streaming technology, enabling a higher quality video experience for all viewers.

Akamai AdaptiveEdge Streaming for Microsoft Silverlight adapts stream quality based on a user’s connection speed -- so consumers with high bandwidth connections can experience true HD (720p+) quality streaming while consumers with lower connection speeds can receive the highest-quality video stream available for their levels of connectivity. At the same time, media companies’ online initiatives can benefit from unprecedented network scalability and availability using distributed HTTP-based Web servers across Akamai’s globally-distributed network. Akamai’s unique combination of technology and network scale is designed to enable consumers across the globe to enjoy a consistently high-quality video experience with faster start-up times and less buffering.

Since deploying the solution earlier this year, Akamai customers have been delivering HD-quality video and significantly improved viewing experiences. One of the immediate benefits many of these companies have experienced is an increase in viewing times.