Limelight Partners with NeuLion to Deliver OTT, TVE Solutions

Limelight Networks, Inc. (“Limelight”) LLNW, a global leader in digital content delivery, today announced that NeuLion, Inc.NLN, the leading Internet video technology provider for delivering live and on-demand content to any Internet-enabled device, has integrated its TV Everywhere Platform with the Limelight OrchestrateTM (“Orchestrate”) Platform. The NeuLion TV Everywhere Platform allows any video publisher to seamlessly ingest, monetize and securely manage their content rapidly and efficiently across today's leading digitally connected devices including: PCs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles and smart TVs. The Orchestrate Content Delivery Service provides a highly scalable and elastic cloud-based delivery platform with bandwidth control, acceleration and optimal performance to ensure delivery of that content anywhere, on any device, at any time. More than just video, the NeuLion TV Everywhere Platform creates high-quality, interactive digital experiences to engage viewers on any device. "When launching a multi-screen video service, content owners need to meet, and exceed, consumer expectations of the viewing experience. We're excited that by working with Limelight we can seamlessly provide an exceptional offering that meets this need," said Chris Wagner, executive vice president and co-founder at NeuLion. The platform integration between NeuLion and Limelight reduces the complexities for rights holders as they no longer have to work with multiple vendors to ensure their content is delivered effectively. The new solution helps studios, broadcasters, cable networks, sports leagues, content owners and distributors of all types get their content into consumer's hands quickly and easily, driving new and expanded digital revenues. Additionally, the NeuLion Platform offers multiple monetization options including advertising, pay-per-view, subscription, and TVE authentication models. "The NeuLion TV Everywhere Platform is an incredible example of what can be done with the Orchestrate platform," said Kirby Wadsworth, Limelight's CMO. "OTT and TVE are multi-billion dollar markets, looking at a significant year over year growth, with new content sources arriving online every minute. Content owners need simple, easy to implement, solutions that allow them to tap into these new revenue streams quickly. We're very happy to work with NeuLion to bring world class solutions to this exploding market."