Cloud Infrastructure for Scalable Video Platforms
Akamai’s cloud computing and media delivery platform supports many of the world’s largest streaming services. Within the NETINT VPU Ecosystem, Akamai Distributed Cloud enables deployments of hardware-accelerated video processing using NETINT VPUs in scalable cloud environments designed for media workloads.
Role in the VPU Ecosystem
Akamai Distributed Cloud provides the compute and delivery infrastructure needed to operate large-scale streaming platforms. When combined with NETINT VPU-accelerated transcoding, this infrastructure supports architectures designed specifically for modern video workloads.
Rather than relying exclusively on general-purpose compute, these environments enable streaming platforms to deploy purpose-built video processing alongside distributed cloud infrastructure optimized for media delivery. This approach helps improve processing efficiency, operational predictability, and the economics of video delivery at scale.
Company Type
Global cloud computing and content delivery platform
Core Focus
Distributed cloud infrastructure for media delivery and compute workloads
Primary Workloads
Video encoding, transcoding, delivery optimization, and large-scale streaming
Customer Profile
Streaming platforms, broadcasters, media companies, and digital service providers
Who to Talk to About VPUs at Akamai
Connect with the Akamai team to discuss video infrastructure, VPU deployments, and modern streaming architectures.
Joint Workflow
Purpose-built video processing running within distributed cloud infrastructure
NETINT VPUs provide hardware-accelerated video encoding, while Akamai Distributed Cloud enables scalable deployment of video processing infrastructure and global delivery services.
Typical deployment architectures may include:
- VPU-accelerated transcoding running on Akamai Accelerated Compute
- Stream workflow management through Akamai Media Services Live
- Packaging and manifest generation for adaptive streaming formats
- Global video delivery through Akamai Adaptive Media Delivery
- Edge-based security, authentication, and traffic optimization
Together, these technologies support modern video platforms delivering high-quality streaming experiences to global audiences
NETINT VPU Accelerated Cloud
Pilot Credit Offer
Test pilot your VPU deployment on Akamai Cloud and get $500 credit
Akamai will fund your first pilot month so you can evaluate VPUs on Accelerated Compute with real workloads guided by our step-by-step deployment plan.
Here’s what you get:
- $500 Akamai Cloud credit to run a 30-day pilot of NETINT VPUs
(new Akamai customers only). - Access to Accelerated Compute instances for performance testing
- Step-by-step deployment plan
- Fast support coordination between NETINT and Akamai during setup
Sign up here for NEW Akamai account and the promotional $500 credit will be automatically applied.
News & Articles
Featuring Akamai
Benchmarking VPUs and GPUs for Media Workloads
An Akamai engineering analysis comparing VPU and GPU performance for media workloads. The study evaluates efficiency, performance density, and infrastructure requirements for hardware-accelerated transcoding at scale.
Akamai First to Offer VPUs in the Cloud
Akamai announced the availability of NETINT video processing units (VPUs) within Akamai Distributed Cloud, enabling streaming platforms to deploy hardware-accelerated encoding and transcoding directly in cloud environments. The integration provides improved efficiency, density, and cost predictability for large-scale media workloads.
Accelerated Compute for Media Workloads
Akamai Accelerated Compute provides cloud infrastructure designed to support specialized workloads, including media processing and AI. Within the NETINT VPU Ecosystem, this platform enables scalable deployments of hardware-accelerated video processing using NETINT VPUs in distributed cloud environments optimized for performance and efficiency.
Podcasts
Featuring Akamai
Short Interview
VPU Acceleration in the Cloud with Akamai
This Voices of Video conversation explores how hardware-accelerated video processing can be deployed in cloud environments. Experts from Akamai and NETINT discuss how Akamai Distributed Cloud enables scalable infrastructure for streaming platforms while integrating NETINT VPUs to improve encoding efficiency and reduce compute costs.
Short Interview
VPUs in the Cloud with Akamai & NETINT
In this discussion, Akamai and NETINT engineers examine how cloud platforms can support hardware-accelerated video processing at scale. The conversation focuses on deploying NETINT VPUs within Akamai Distributed Cloud environments to deliver predictable performance for high-volume media workloads.
Short Interview
Rewriting Video Delivery
This Voices of Video episode explores how evolving infrastructure architectures are reshaping video delivery. The discussion highlights how platforms like Akamai Distributed Cloud support modern streaming workflows while enabling efficient encoding and processing using specialized hardware acceleration.
Learn more about Akamai and its cloud infrastructure solutions for modern video platforms.
