Case Study: Ubisoft achieves real-time digital inventory and predictable cost control with Akamai Technologies

Ubisoft found a CDN partner with Akamai to match its business model

Ubisoft, the French games publisher, faced a rapid industry shift from boxed products to large, simultaneous digital downloads driven by launch‑day FOMO. Its previous CDN couldn’t keep up, leaving Ubisoft without visibility into which titles were selling, exposed to unpredictable surge charges, and in need of global scale and ERP integration to support instant access for players worldwide.

Ubisoft selected Akamai for its global infrastructure and custom consulting, enabling safe handling of peak traffic, integration with internal financial systems, and a new annual‑bandwidth billing model. The partnership delivered real‑time digital inventory, more predictable and lower costs, and a scalable platform to support larger game files and future growth.

Ubisoft

Kevin Clark

Director of Online Services