Prodigy's FlashNet Communications Builds Next Generation Email Solution on Sendmail, Inc.'s Internet Mail Platform.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2000 Sendmail Implementation Provides Unprecedented Scalability and Customer Support Sendmail, Inc., the provider of the ubiquitous Sendmail Internet Mail See Internet e-mail service. platform for e-communications, applications and services, today announced that FlashNet Communications (Nasdaq:FLAS FLAS Foreign Language and Area Studies FLAS Flight Level Allocation Scheme FLAS Fuels Logistic Area Summary ) has successfully implemented a new mail system architecture to meet the growing demand for its e-communications services. FlashNet, one of the largest 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. (ISPs) in the 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. , was recently acquired by Prodigy Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:PRGY). It joins the growing roster of commercial Internet companies, including Mail.com, that have embraced Sendmail's commercial solutions. Today, 29 of the top 36 Internet Service Providers rely on Sendmail's Internet Mail platform to deliver its email services to customers. Sendmail's Internet Mail platform solutions are designed to meet the unique mail system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for security, scalability, and reliability of today's Internet Service Providers. FlashNet's implementation ensures its 244,000 customers can rely upon superior service from a secure, proven platform for Internet communications as the ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. develops its highly scalable next generation network architecture. "Our challenge was two-fold -- we had to prepare for future volumes, without affecting the consistent, reliable service that we're known for," said Todd Wallace, vice president of technology, FlashNet. "Sendmail's commercial tools and the service and support from Sendmail engineering are key to keeping pace with our rapidly expanding subscriber base." Sendmail designed a distributed system See distributed computing. distributed system - A collection of (probably heterogeneous) automata whose distribution is transparent to the user so that the system appears as one local machine. architecture for FlashNet which allows the network to easily route more than one million email messages per day. Other key aspects of the architecture redesign focused on engaging FlashNet's mail spool to easily scale across multiple file servers, supporting FlashNet's preferred user authentication See authentication. method, and seamlessly moving mailboxes from the old system to the new. To safeguard the mission critical nature of its operation, Sendmail provides continuous, around-the the-clock support and technical guidance. "Businesses and consumers increasingly rely on e-communications, applications and services as standards of business communication, with high expectations that their service providers can deliver," said Greg Olson (person) Greg Olson - President and CEO of Sendmail Inc.. Olson is an industry veteran who worked on distributed systems at Summit Systems Inc. then at Britton Lee Inc., Sybase Inc. and Integrated Systems Inc.. , 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. , Sendmail, Inc. "Sendmail provides companies with the foundation on which reliable, secure Internet Mail solutions will be built now and in the future." About FlashNet FlashNet Communications (Nasdaq:FLAS) is one of the largest Internet service providers in the U.S., serving consumer and small business customers nationwide. An early pioneer of unlimited use, flat rate pricing, FlashNet is a leader in providing safe Internet service for families, businesses and schools with its exclusive family pack. Based in Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas, 18th-largest city in the United States[1], and voted one of "America’s Most Livable Communities. , FlashNet can be found at www.flash.net. About Prodigy Communications Corporation Prodigy Communications Corporation is a leading nationwide Internet service that provides fast and reliable Internet access and related value-added services. Prodigy utilizes a nationwide network covering more than 750 cities in all 50 states allowing approximately 90% of the United States population to access Prodigy's services with a local telephone call. About Sendmail, Inc. Based in Emeryville, privately-held Sendmail, Inc. delivers the ubiquitous Sendmail Internet Mail platform for e-communications, applications, and services. Sendmail, Inc. collaborates with its commercial customers, partners and the Open Source community to advance the Internet Mail platform powering the majority of mail servers on the Internet today. After twelve months of shipping commercial products and services Sendmail, Inc. has more than 1,800 customers. For additional information on Sendmail, Inc., please visit its web site at: www.sendmail.com Note to Editors: Sendmail is a registered trademark of Sendmail, Inc. All other marks may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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