ChinaNet Selects Inktomi Software to Build Broadband Service Delivery Infrastructure in China; Inktomi Content Networking Software Enables Reliable, High Performance Delivery of Media Rich Content.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2001 Inktomi Corp. (Nasdaq:INKT INKT Inktomi, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) INKT I Never Knew That ), developer of scalable network infrastructure software, today announced that ChinaNet, the data networking arm of China Telecom and the world's largest telecommunications carrier, will integrate Inktomi(R) content networking software  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . within its network to accelerate the delivery of audio and video content to broadband users throughout China. Under terms of the deal, ChinaNet will deploy Inktomi's market-leading network caching, content delivery and streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. software in its Internet Data Centers located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guanghou and Xian, providing a flexible, scalable network architecture for reliable, high-speed delivery of broadband content and other value-added services. As the leading backbone provider in China, ChinaNet spans more than 200 cities and enables Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. to deliver revenue-generating services to consumers and enterprises. The deployment of Inktomi content networking technology will provide ChinaNet with a broadband-enabled media distribution infrastructure to support next-generation content distribution services, including broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. , video on-demand, network games, interactive sports and news programming, and government information. "Inktomi network infrastructure technology delivers an intelligent network software layer that enables service providers and enterprises to scale their businesses and quickly bring to market advanced network services," said Ted Okazaki, vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific Operations at Inktomi. "Inktomi is pleased to be working with ChinaNet on the build-out of its backbone network A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. with an end-to-end infrastructure for reliable, high-performance broadband content distribution services." International Data Corporation reports that the broadband market in Asia Pacific will grow from 4.5 million users in 2001 to 60 million by 2004, with the majority of growth taking place in Japan and China. ChinaNet is poised to deliver on this rapidly escalating demand for rich audio and video content by building what is expected to be the largest content delivery infrastructure in China. About Inktomi Based in Foster City, Calif., Inktomi develops and markets network infrastructure software essential for global enterprises and service providers. Inktomi's business is divided into Network Products, comprised of industry leading solutions for network caching, content distribution, and media broadcasting; Search Solutions, which include general Web search and related services, and enterprise search; and Wireless technologies. Inktomi's customer and strategic partner base includes leading companies such as America Online See AOL. , AT&T, Compaq, Dell, Excite@Home, Hewlett-Packard Company, Intel, Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MER TYO: 8675 ), through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides capital markets services, investment banking and advisory services, wealth management, asset management, insurance, banking and related products and services on a global basis. , Microsoft, Nokia, Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. and Yahoo! The company has offices in North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.inktomi.com/. Note to Editors: Inktomi and the tri-colored cube design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Inktomi Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other company and product names referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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