Level 3, Solid State Networks join forces on integrated gaming solution

BROOMFIELD, USA: Level 3 Communications Inc. has teamed up with Solid State Networks, a leading provider of game publishing software, to offer an integrated game delivery solution for game developers and publishers designed to increase player conversion and retention, improve operational efficiency, and provide actionable reporting metrics.

Solid State Networks’ game publishing software enables a smooth game acquisition and update experience, fostering higher conversion and retention rates. Player engagement opportunities allow for monetization during game downloads and updates, and each time a game is launched. The integrated solution will leverage those capabilities along with Level 3’s extensive IP transit network and sophisticated content delivery network (CDN).

“Our online game customers demand the best possible ingress experience for their players along with an efficient updating and patching process in a solution that can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of their games. In combining these capabilities with Level 3’s network, we have an end-to-end solution that improves the overall user experience,” said Rick Buonincontri, CEO of Solid State Networks. “With this improved experience also comes richer data, as our customers now have access to both our reporting and the Level 3 analytics platform.”

Level 3’s suite of CDN services for the gaming market includes caching and download services, storage services, live streaming of events including game launches and competitions, as well as advanced reporting capabilities and real-time traffic statistics that provide visibility and insight. Content originated on the Level 3 network passes through fewer networks (hops) en route to Internet destinations, which helps enable more consistent performance, less downtime and less disruption to the gaming experience.

“Level 3’s collaboration with Solid State Networks provides a powerful solution for game publishers to improve the user experience while providing real-time usage statistics that help game publishers to better understand traffic patterns and to make adjustments for their business and their customers,” said Peter Neill, senior vice president of Content Markets at Level 3. “Our network and Content Analytics platform are well-suited for the game industry, and we’re looking forward to expanding our collaborations and presence in this space in the coming year.”

Level 3 and Solid State Networks are working together as part of Level 3’s recently launched Content Delivery Partner Program (CDP). The program allows business partners to leverage the Level 3 CDN and Vyvx broadcast platforms to enable an outstanding experience for online and broadcast end-users.

Level 3 works closely with business partner companies to customize value-added solutions that better enable services that link content creators with content consumers. Click here for more information about the program.