Seacom Akamai content clusters deployed
Seacom has deployed Akamai content clusters and caching nodes on its Internet Protocol (IP) network footprint, the company announced in a press statement on Tuesday, 8 April 2014.
According to Seacom, the nodes will accelerate and optimise HTTP content, rich media, downloadable files, video, music, software updates and other web content requested by operators and Internet service providers connected to Seacom’s IP network.
African end-users will in turn enjoy lower latency, faster speeds and more reliable service when accessing popular web services and content from around the world, Seacom said.
“Akamai’s Accelerated Network Partnership with Seacom is an important part of Akamai’s continued platform expansion strategy in Africa to improve reliability and performance for internet users across the continent,” said Sabine Sitterli, senior director of network business development, Akamai EMEA.
“Bringing content directly onto the African continent ensures Seacom provides the best and most comprehensive IP Transit offering to our customers,” said Robert Marston, Seacom global head of product .
“The benefit for African Internet users is that they will enjoy an Internet experience that is truly world class as they access the services and content they depend on every day.”
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