Akamai Electronic Software Delivery offers a predictable, reliable platform for delivering both small and large software downloads effectively; proven to increase software download completion rates through a better online experience. It includes HTTP Downloads for large downloadable objects, a customizable Download Manager application for consumers, and Download Analytics tools and metrics that monitor and report on the entire download process. It leverages the globally-distributed Akamai Intelligent Platform™ for superior scalability, reliability, and performance. Visit us to learn more: http://www.akamai.com/html/solutions/electronic-software-delivery.html

1. The Internet is now the primary distribution channel for software updates, media files, mobile apps,
desktop applications, security patches, and many other software-based products. Online software
distribution speeds time to market and lowers distribution costs for providers while giving consumers
immediate gratification – whether they’re on their desktops, smartphones or any connected device.
An effective software download strategy is a key factor in maximizing revenue potential
for software products.
Building out a specialized software download infrastructure used to be the only solution to
the challenges of online software delivery -- supporting a global customer base, large files and
traffic surges. But that approach, with its costs and complexity, did not deliver on the promise and
revenue opportunity of online software delivery. Nor did it solve the problems of using the Internet
as the software delivery platform – latency, congestion, and bottlenecks – which led to poor
software download experiences and lower trial conversions and adoption.
Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) is a predictable, reliable platform for delivering both small and
large software downloads effectively; designed to increase online download completion rates for
a better online experience. ESD leverages the globally distributed Akamai Intelligent Platform™ for
superior scalability and performance and includes tools and metrics that monitor and report on the
entire software download process.
How Electronic Software Delivery Works
BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS
• Improve software download completion
rates through faster performance
• Scale globally on demand without
costly build-out by leveraging the Akamai
Intelligent Platform™
• Give consumers a superior software
download experience via fully
customizable UI and actionable analytics
• Simplify download workflow with
multi-file software download support
and automatic launch actions
• Guarantee the integrity of each online
software file with automatic error checking
and corrections
• Gain insight by tracking server and
client metrics on software engagement
and delivery
Electronic Software Delivery
Software download optimization and tools that improve adoption and completion rates
Authentication Server
(Optional)
Protected downloads are
authenticated (optional)
1a
Akamai delivers software quickly
& reliably from local cache
3
End user requests is directed
to optimal Akamai edge server
1
Content Server
Akamai NetStorage
(Optional)
2a
Akamai Edge Servers
Retrieves fresh content from the origin
server or Akamai NetStorage
2
Content Upload to NetStorage
(Optional)
End User
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2. Electronic Software Delivery
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Key Solution Elements
• HTTP Downloads – Fast, reliable cloud-based software delivery to
users anywhere in the world, in real time or through scheduled web
downloads. Whether multi-gigabyte files or small software patches, the
Akamai Intelligent Platform™ handles all software downloads by scaling
on demand, optimizing delivery paths, and providing accurate tracking
and reporting on electronic software download completion rates.
• Download Analytics – This highly flexible, customizable software
download solution provides meaningful insight into the performance
of software downloads in the language and context of your business.
Custom reports capture web software download duration, completion
rate, end-user analysis by geography, network, connection speed, and
user behavior data.
• NetStorage – Globally distributed replicated origin that matches
performance, availability, and scalability with electronic software
delivery capabilities
• Download Manager – Customizable desktop software application for
managing large-file software downloads. It improves software download
performance and web user experience while simplifying the software
download workflow and providing detailed analytics reporting.
The Akamai Ecosystem
Akamai makes the Internet fast, reliable and secure. Our comprehensive
solutions are built on the globally distributed Akamai Intelligent Platform™,
managed through the unified, customizable Luna Control Center for
visibility and control, and supported by Professional Services experts
who get you up and running easily and inspire innovation as your
strategies evolve.
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