How it works

The demand from consumers and businesses alike for large-sized software files increases daily. The expectation of these users to download files quickly, without hassle, no matter where they are, how large the files are, or how many other people are trying to download the same files, also increases. With so much demand for instant access to software, companies like Apple, IBM, Logitech, AMD and Microsoft trust Akamai for reliable, global delivery of software over the Internet.

With 25,000 servers in more than 70 countries, Akamai is within one network hop of 90% of Internet users and can support hundreds of Terabits of traffic per second, which is more than sufficient to accommodate the demands—both present and future—of companies delivering large file downloads online.

Akamai's Electronic Software Delivery uses the global Akamai platform to scale on demand to handle widely-varying traffic, for even the largest software images. Optimization and security techniques are built in to ensure complete, immediate downloads anywhere in the world - as well as tools to report on them. Consumers get the service they expect. You get the confidence and cost savings of electronic software delivery with a 100% uptime guarantee.

What's Included

HTTP Downloads

Fast and reliable global delivery of large file software download

NetStorage

Globally distributed replicated storage

Download Receipts

Real-time reporting on download completion and initiation

Advanced Download Reporting and Analytics

Detailed metrics on download completion rates and traffic

FTP Downloads

Highly available FTP download service

Download Manager

Customizable client for large file software download performance and control

Looking for a reliable, efficient solution for electronic software delivery?

Akamai Electronic Software Delivery...

  • Supports delivery of large multi-gigabytefiles
  • Optimized to deliver software, video, and online games
  • Scales on demand without adding infrastructure
  • Improves download completion rates
  • Increases customer satisfaction
  • Lowers distribution costs
  • Helps increase sales
  • Provides clear insight into business metrics

Integration and Professional Services

Akamai solutions are supported by an award-winning team that has integrated hundreds of customers through a well-established methodology.

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