Limelight Networks

Content Delivery Firm Limelight Networks Acquires Kiptronic

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 21, 2009 - 7:58am.
Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services for digital media, announced on Thursday that it has acquired Kiptronic, a provider of device-optimized content delivery and monetization services.

Limelight to Power Olympics Video Streaming for NBC

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 29, 2008 - 11:32am.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks (NASD: LLNW), a provider of content delivery network services, announced on Tuesday that it will provide live and on-demand video streaming services to NBCOlympics.com on MSN for its 2008 Beijing Olympics coverage. The deal includes around 2,200 hours of live streaming and 3,000 hours of highlights.

Judge Denies Akamai Injunction Against Limelight in Patent Case

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 2, 2008 - 9:23am.

Tempe, Ariz. - Content delivery network Limelight Networks (NASD: LLWN) said on Wednesday that a federal court has denied rival Akamai Technologies' (NASD: AKAM) request for a permanent injunction against the company, which a jury previously ruled has infringed Akamai's patents.

Limelight Networks Launches HD Content Delivery Network

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2007 - 2:06pm.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services for digital media, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new service for the delivery of high-definition media and digital content over the Internet. The LimelightHD service will deliver 720p and 1080p resolution video, and support players including Adobe's Flash, Microsoft Windows Media, Microsoft Silverlight and the Move Media Player. The company said initial customers for service will include Internet TV service Brightcove, Fox Interactive Media, MSN Video and Rajshri.com, India's largest broadband video portal.

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Limelight Networks Signs Content Delivery Deal with Microsoft

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 23, 2007 - 11:25am.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services for digital media, on Thursday announced that it has signed a multi-year deal to provide global media streaming and content delivery services to Microsoft.

Content Delivery Network Limelight Networks Raises $170M in IPO

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 8, 2007 - 10:03am.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services that speed media content across the Internet, on Friday raised about $170 million in its initial public offering of shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Limelight Networks Looks to Raise $201 Million in IPO

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2007 - 10:31am.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services for digital media, looks to raise about $201 million in its planned initial public offering (IPO), according to an SEC filing made by the company.

Metacafe Taps Limelight for Content Delivery Network Services

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2007 - 1:48pm.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services that speed the delivery of multimedia media content on the Internet, announced on Monday that video-sharing site Metacafe will use its services. ComScore ratings data shows Metacafe drew 16 million visitors and served 450 million videos in November. Limelight provides similar services for Amazon Unbox, MySpace and Xbox Live.

Content Delivery Network Limelight Exceeds 1 Terabit Per Second

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 16, 2007 - 1:32pm.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services that speed the delivery of digital media content across the Internet, announced on Tuesday that its global delivery capability now exceeds 1 Tbps (one terabit per second). "Hitting terabit per second content delivery network capacity is a strong validation of both our architecture and our success with innovative, high-growth media and entertainment customers, who increasingly are turning to online rich media as their most promising growth opportunity," said Limelight chairman and CEO Jeff Lunsford. Limelight customers include Amazon Unbox, Brightcove, MySpace and Xbox Live.

Career Moves: October 31, 2006

Authored by dmw on October 31, 2006 - 11:34am.
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Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced that Jeffrey W. Lunsford has been named Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Lunsford will join Limelight on November 20th, succeeding founding CEO Bill Rinehart. Rinehart will remain with the company as co-founder and continue to work with Limelight's customers and partners. Lunsford joins Limelight from digital marketing and analytics firm WebSideStory, where is was CEO and Chairman.

Limelight Networks to Provide Content Delivery for Xbox Live

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2005 - 7:35am.
Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks, a provider of content delivery network services that speed the delivery of content across the Internet, announced on Wednesday that Microsoft is using its services for the Xbox Live online video game service. Arizona-based Limelight will speed the delivery of video game trailers and game demos to millions of gamers.