Cinedigm Selects Limelight Networks' Global CDN to Deliver Content for its Over-the-Top Networks Business
April 10 2017 - 02:48PM
Business Wire
Deal provides Cinedigm’s users highly
reliable, fast access to broadcast quality movie and TV shows and
expands Cinedigm’s Global OTT Capabilities
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) and Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:
LLNW) today announced that Cinedigm will use Limelight’s Content
Delivery Network (CDN) to prepare, store and deliver movies and TV
shows to its current and future install base of users of its
Over-the-top (OTT) Networks.
Limelight’s integrated suite of technologies will simultaneously
improve the quality of service of Cinedigm’s video applications,
optimize user engagement across devices, and significantly reduce
delivery costs. Additionally, leveraging Limelight’s global
presence sets the stage for delivering Cinedigm’s networks on a
global scale. According to Digital TV Research, 59% of the $35.37
in new OTT revenues by 2020 will come outside of North America.
“As we continue to strengthen and expand our OTT infrastructure
to support growth, Limelight Networks emerged as the ideal CDN
choice,” said Erick Opeka, EVP of Digital Networks for Cinedigm.
“Limelight’s experience delivering amazing content experiences and
proven global reach will enable us to tap into the rapid growing
OTT markets in Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.”
The deal comes amidst Cinedigm’s recent announcements expanding
its world-class OTT infrastructure, including the addition of DRM
support from Google, Apple and Microsoft, as well as device
footprint expansions to more than 60 Million devices including
Google Chromecast, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Cinedigm channels utilizing Limelight’s services
include:
- Dove Channel: targeting the
family values audience with movies and shows families can enjoy
together. The content offering includes mainstream and classic
family movies, documentaries, heartwarming TV series and children’s
programs. All of Dove Channel’s carefully curated content reflects
the time-honored standards of The Dove Foundation and its trusted
Family Seal of Approval.
- CONtv: catering to the enormous
and avid Comic Con audience. The channel currently boasts 2,500
hours of original programming, curated films and TV episodes, and
exclusive Comic Con panel coverage from dozens of annual nationwide
conventions.
- Docurama: targeted to the avid
documentary audience with over 1,200 titles, including
full-length and short-form documentaries, non-fiction TV
programming, and behind-the-scenes interviews.
- The WHAM Network: providing
news, information and entertainment 24/7 focused on the fast
growing global e-sports and gaming audience. Launches Fall
2017.
About Cinedigm
Cinedigm powers custom content solutions to the world’s largest
retail, media and technology companies. We provide premium feature
films and series to digital platforms including iTunes, Netflix,
and Amazon, cable and satellite providers including Comcast, Dish
Network and DirecTV, and major retailers including Walmart and
Target. Leveraging Cinedigm’s unique capabilities, content and
technology, the Company has emerged as a leader in the fast-growing
over-the-top channel business, with four channels under management
that reach hundreds of millions of devices while also providing
premium content and service expertise to the entire OTT
ecosystem.
About LimelightLimelight Networks, a global leader in
digital content delivery, empowers customers to better engage
online audiences by enabling them to securely manage and
globally deliver digital content, on any device. The company’s
award winning Limelight Orchestrate™ platform includes an
integrated suite of content delivery technology and services that
helps organizations secure digital content, deliver exceptional
multi-screen experiences, improve brand awareness, drive revenue,
and enhance customer relationships — all while reducing costs. For
more information, please visit www.limelight.com, read
our blog, follow us
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sure to visit Limelight Connect.
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CinedigmJill Newhouse Calcaterra, 310-466-5135jcalcaterra@cinedigm.comorLimelight Networks,
Inc.Deborah Hohler, 602-850-4827dhohler@llnw.com
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