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Google SPDY and Web Accelerator a potent combination

January 19, 2010

Analysis of:Google SPDY the proprietary control path for Chrome ? | reports.rrgroupllc.com

In May of 2005 Google launched with much fanfare the Google’s Web Accelerator tool. This software was a browser add-on that made web pages load more quickly. Three years later the company quietly discontinued the project.Is it being revived in Chrome ?

FCC looks for comment on Cable Set-Top Box Monopoly

December 8, 2009

Analysis of:FCC Comment Sought on Video Device Innovation | hraunfoss.fcc.gov

The FCC has requested comment on “Video Device Innovation” and is seeking to encourage innovation in the market for video devices.

British Telecom is developing an open platform for moving content to the edge.

December 8, 2009

Analysis of:BT is moving content closer to the edge. | reports.rrgroupllc.com

British Telecom announced today that it is working with rival ISP’s (Internet Service Providers) to provide an open online video delivery network to improve the delivery of video over the network.

Does Limelight have a cost advantage over Akamai ?

November 19, 2009

Analysis of:Is Limelight Networks really a more efficient at CDN delivery than Akamai? | reports.rrgroupllc.com

Limelight networks entered the CDN scene in 2006. Limelight’s claim to fame is that it has built a next generation CDN that can deliver Media CDN services at a lower cost due to its “newer” technology. Despite it’s claims of “newer” technology Limelight network has been embattled in a nasty IP patent lawsuit against Akamai technologies.Is Limelight’s newer technology really unique and does it give Limelight a cost advantage in the market ?

Google enters web acceleration space with new SPDY project

November 17, 2009

Analysis of:Google's need for Speed | dev.chromium.org

Google announced “a new experimental protocol for a faster web” called “SPDY” (pronounced SPeeDY) this would seem to, at first glance, put Google head to head with the major CDN providers out there like Akamai and Limelight.

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