UltraDNS Provides DNS Infrastructure for the Ukraine; .UA Top-Level Domain Increases Geographic Reach with Global Network Presence.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BRISBANE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2004 UltraDNS(TM) Corporation, the leading provider of DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the infrastructure for the Top-Level Domain (networking) top-level domain - The last and most significant component of an Internet fully qualified domain name, the part after the last ".". For example, host wombat.doc.ic.ac.uk is in top-level domain "uk" (for United Kingdom). (TLD (Top Level Domain) The highest level domain category in the Internet domain naming system. There are two types: the generic top level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .org, and .net, and the country codes, such as .ca, .uk and .jp. See gTLD and Internet domain name. ) community, today announced that it has been selected to provide global DNS services for Hostmaster Ltd., the organization responsible for operating the .ua country-code TLD for the Ukraine. The UltraDNS Managed DNS Service allows the .ua TLD to expand its global network presence while providing the network diversity that it requires. Utilizing UltraDNS technology for the root infrastructure of .ua enables the TLD registry to improve service levels and reliability as it supports the 20% year over year growth of .ua domain name registrations. UltraDNS not only provides the .ua TLD with the software code diversity it requires but also enables the Ukraine to leverage a global network of server nodes located across three continents. This network footprint enables .ua to take advantage of the economies of scale associated with the UltraDNS platform while reducing the operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales which would have otherwise been incurred as a requirement of running the TLD registry. "In an effort to provide our user community with the highest level of service, .ua turned to UltraDNS to provide 100% reliability and minimize downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. through a geographically distributed network," said Dmitry Kohmanyuk, director of operations for Hostmaster Ltd. "By relying on UltraDNS for global DNS resolution, our team is free to focus on managing the other operational requirements (programming) operational requirements - Qualitative and quantitative parameters that specify the desired capabilities of a system and serve as a basis for determining the operational effectiveness and suitability of a system prior to deployment. of the TLD registry." UltraDNS currently supports more than 25 TLD's and manages the DNS for over eight million domain names. The non-BIND Managed DNS Service(TM) utilizes advanced routing technology ensuring that the closest available server in the UltraDNS global network answers all user requests. These innovations translate to improved performance and resiliency The ability to recover from a failure. The term may be applied to hardware, software or data. and contribute to the ability of UltraDNS to guarantee 100% network availability with its industry leading Service Level Agreement (SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. ). "We are pleased to support the Ukrainian Internet community with UltraDNS technology," said Michael Guglielmi, vice president of corporate development for UltraDNS. "As our global TLD base continues to grow, service providers from around the world are quickly realizing the tangible benefits of our managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality and the impact they have in reducing operational costs while providing an increased level of service." About Hostmaster Founded in 2001, Hostmaster Ltd. operates the root infrastructure registry for .ua domain names and the country-code Top-Level Domain (TLD) for the Ukraine. Hostmaster Ltd. currently manages 120,000 .ua domain names providing services for domain owners, registrars, and online users to the Ukrainian Internet community. About UltraDNS Based in Brisbane, Calif., UltraDNS Corporation is the world's leading Managed DNS Service Provider with over eight million domains currently under management, delivering solutions that enhance the reliability and performance of the world's largest directories and the mission-critical applications that access them. UltraDNS offers highly scalable solutions -- both as a managed service provider and as a developer of custom infrastructure solutions -- built on its unique Directory Services Platform and proprietary, patented technologies. UltraDNS infrastructure services, such as Managed DNS, address the growing need for fast, reliable responses to directory queries in today's converging con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. Internet/telecom environment. By connecting a user's information request to the proper directory and assuring a quick, accurate response, UltraDNS plays a key enabling role in delivering content, information, and data to users when, where and on whatever device they choose. The company was founded in 1999 and is funded by Reuters Group PLC, VantagePoint Venture Partners and New Enterprise Associates. Customers include Oracle, MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory). Hotmail, Forbes.com, PalmOne, and Intellisync. For more information visit: www.ultradns.com. |
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