NetRail Deploys Inktomi Traffic Server Caching Infrastructure Technology for Enhanced Content Distribution.Business & Technology Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 3, 2000 NetRail, Inc., a national broadband service provider An ISP, telephone company, cable company or other carrier that offers high-speed communications to homes and businesses, typically for Internet access. Cable modems, DSL and T1 lines are the common technologies. See broadband, cable modem, DSL and T1. and content distribution network, today announced plans to deploy the Inktomi(R) Traffic Server(R) network cache platform throughout its Tier One backbone. The integration of Inktomi's leading infrastructure technology will maximize NetRail's Content Distribution architecture by giving Network Service Provider customers the capability to selectively and automatically store popular Web Content at the edge of the network, closer to users and off of the congested con·gest·ed adj. Affected with or characterized by congestion. congested ENT adjective Referring to a boggy blood-filled tissue. See Nasal congestion. Internet backbone (communications, networking) Internet backbone - High-speed networks that carry Internet traffic. These communications networks are provided by companies such as AT&T, GTE, IBM, MCI, Netcom, Sprint, UUNET and consist of high-speed links in the T1, T3, OC1 and OC3 ranges. . Caching is critical to the build out of NetRail's leading content delivery network because it reduces backbone traffic, increases the efficiency of content and application delivery, and distributes streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. in the most efficient manner possible. By using Inktomi Traffic Server, NetRail's customers will also be able to generate additional revenues through value-added services such as content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. , traffic surge protection Preventing an overload of a server due to a sudden burst of traffic. See overload server, flash crowd and Web switch. , pre-positioned content, and customized regional content. NetRail plans to deploy Inktomi Network Products technology across its United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. network by the end of September 2000. "As the world leader in Internet infrastructure technology, Inktomi's high performance, scalable Traffic Server platform will provide an integral component for NetRail's content distribution architecture," said Steve Massey, 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 NetRail. "This deployment will dramatically enhance the Internet experience for NetRail's customers while serving as the optimized content distribution solution to emerging NSPs." "The combination of Inktomi's flexible, robust network cache platform and NetRail's content distribution network establishes a strong foundation for the delivery of content and applications at the network edge," said Vince Vannelli, senior vice president and general manager, Network Products Division at Inktomi. "As the supplier of proven network infrastructure technology, Inktomi will enable NetRail to offer a rich suite of revenue-generating services to its broad customer base." About NetRail Atlanta-based NetRail is a leader in delivering broadband services and distributing quality broadband content to both established and emerging Network Service Providers -- including ISPs, ASPs, CLECs, and Wireless Carriers. NetRail's Tier One backbone is purpose-built for scalability, reliability and speed, spanning over 20,000 miles with more than 50 POPs nationwide. NetRail's IP infrastructure includes Lucent carrier-class switches and Juniper Networks Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR) is an information technology company based in Sunnyvale, California and founded in 1996. The company designs and sells Internet Protocol network products and services. core routers, and its peering arrangements make congested networks obsolete. NetRail's unique focus of enabling its customers to deliver data, voice and video to its end-users without competing for them, makes NetRail the trusted Partner of Choice. For more information visit our Web site at http://www.netrail.net or call 888/638-7245 ext. 410. |
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