Cyworld Selects Internap as Exclusive Provider of Connectivity for US Launch; Premium IP Service Meets Social Networking Community Performance and Reliability Demands.ATLANTA -- Internap Network Services Corporation Internap Network Services Corporation, commonly referred to as Internap, provides computer network routing services and operates several data colocation centers throughout the world. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :IIP IIP Investors In People IIP International Information Programs (US State Department) IIP Index of Industrial Production IIP Iraqi Islamic Party IIP International Ice Patrol (US Coast Guard) ), a leading provider of performance-based routing solutions over the Internet, today announced that Cyworld, a premier online social networking See social networking site. social networking - social network platform, selected Internap as the exclusive provider of premium Internet connectivity for its new U.S. site. Via service through an Internap(R) Private Network Access Point (P-NAP(TM)) in California, Cyworld gains a scalable, redundant, IP infrastructure that is backed by a 100 percent uptime guarantee. Operated by SK Communications, a subsidiary of SK Telecom, Cyworld's online community revolves around reciprocal buddy relationships through a free homepage service where people can enjoy picture editing, hosting and sharing, an interactive sketchbook and more as they express and journal their lives. Cyworld also allows members to purchase digital items from an extensive catalog to personalize their online experience. Internap testing revealed that IP networks typically run 30 percent below optimum levels and periodically experience unexpected latency, which results in a user experience that is slow and at times, non-existent. Cyworld's customer-facing applications, such as streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. and photo sharing will be routed across the Internap network to overcome the shortcomings A shortcoming is a character flaw. Shortcomings may also be:
"In the highly competitive U.S. social networking market, a premium user experience is essential," said Henry E. Chon, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cyworld USA. "Cyworld needed the most reliable, high-performance connectivity available for our entry into North America, and Internap provides the ideal platform for us to deliver applications that help nurture offline relationships in an interactive space." The Internap intelligent route control technology, a proprietary component of the P-NAP architecture, effectively prepares Cyworld for managing traffic spikes during significant events. Offered as a managed service, Performance IP is proactively monitored by the Internap Network Operations Center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. (NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ) at all times to ensure optimal performance. "More businesses have come to understand that simply increasing bandwidth does not address performance issues on the Internet," said James P. DeBlasio, chief executive officer of Internap. "Our multi-network approach combined with our intelligent route control provides the consistency and reliability that Internet-based companies demand. We're pleased that Cyworld has entrusted Internap to manage and optimize the IP for their U.S. launch." About Internap Internap is a market leader of intelligent route control solutions that bring reliability, performance and security to the Internet. The company's patented and patent-pending technologies address the inherent weaknesses of the Internet, enabling enterprises to take full advantage of the benefits of deploying business-critical applications such as e-commerce, Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video-conferencing and streaming audio/video across IP networks. Through a portfolio of high-performance IP and WAN optimization solutions, customers can bypass congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. points, overcome routing inefficiencies and optimize performance of their applications. Internap solutions are backed by an industry-leading performance guarantee that covers the Internet as opposed to just one network. These offerings include: network- and premise-based route optimization solutions, colocation, VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. , content distribution and managed security services. Internap currently serves more than 2,100 customers, including Fortune 1000 and mid-tier enterprises in the financial services, government, travel/hospitality, manufacturing, media/entertainment, technology and retail industries. The company provides services throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit the company website at www.internap.com. Internap and Performance IP are trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. |
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