<ul><li>Cloud computing platform Akamai has introduced Akamai Cloud Accelerated Compute Instances, a new category of cloud-based compute powered by NETINT video processing units (VPUs).</li><li>Akamai becomes the first cloud provider to offer VPUs in the cloud, enabling specialised hardware for media transcoding in cloud environments.</li><li>Akamai's accelerated instances run on Quadra T1U VPUs, supporting resolutions up to 8Kp60 and offering scalable solutions for media companies delivering video-on-demand and live streaming services.</li><li>The introduction of VPUs in the cloud allows companies to offload compute-intensive video processing tasks from CPUs, providing greater throughput and cost savings.</li></ul>

Akamai Becomes the First Cloud Provider to Offer VPUs

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