"The general public will have unprecedented access to the Democratic Convention this year through the DNCCs streaming video offerings. Gavel to gavel live video streams will be available on the site throughout the entire convention. Behind-the-scenes videos will be continuously updated throughout the day, and web-only coverage of special events will give viewers an all-access look at the Convention.

As part of the DNCC's commitment to build interactivity and community, "off-the-podium" chats will give the public a chance to ask Convention-goers and speakers questions immediately following every major podium speech.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. of Cambridge, Mass will provide live and on-demand streaming audio and video, as well as website content of the convention proceedings via the Internet at http://www.dems2004.org/. Also, in the weeks leading up to the Convention, as well as two days following the event, Akamai will stream a variety of previously-recorded speeches and news clips relating to the Convention and upcoming election." (DNC PR Newswire for Journalists, Electronic mail, July 19, 2004)