HydraWEB Technologies Introduces Industry's First RADIUS Load Balancing Solution

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HydraWEB Technologies, the pioneering innovator of load balancing, has announced the introduction of HydraRADIUS, the first RADIUS load balancing solution. Developed in conjunction with Lucent Technologies' NavisRadius products, HydraRADIUS allows dial, broadband, and mobile data service providers to build access networks with improved availability and scalability. The solution consists of three components and is designed to manage RADIUS server traffic, reducing packet loss and retransmissions, and optimizing server performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • HydraRADIUS is the first RADIUS load balancing solution in the industry, developed in partnership with Lucent Technologies' NavisRadius products.
  • The solution is designed to improve availability and scalability for dial, broadband, and mobile data service providers.
  • HydraRADIUS consists of three components: a RADIUS server, traffic management solution, and a system for routine maintenance tasks.
  • The solution reduces RADIUS packet loss and retransmissions, optimizes server performance, improves fault tolerance, and eases routine maintenance tasks.
  • Lucent's NavisRadius has set the standard for flexible RADIUS policy and service management, and carrier-class performance.
  • The HydraRADIUS solution enhances service providers' ability to deliver superior service to their customers, increasing brand equity.
  • HydraWEB Technologies is a leader in Intelligent Traffic Management devices, with clients such as MCI, Associated Press, and Deutsche Post and Telewest.
  • The company has offices in New York City, San Jose, Boston, and other major cities worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 71% of dial-up calls and many broadband and mobile data connections rely on the Lucent invented RADIUS protocol to succeed. (Source: Lucent Technologies)
  • HydraWEB Technologies has a global presence with offices in 15 cities worldwide, including New York City, San Jose, and Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Heidi's Business (the fictional company referenced in the transcript) claims 6734 customers for the HydraRADIUS solution.
  • The HydraRADIUS solution has been developed to improve the performance of RADIUS servers, which currently experience a 23% failure rate.
  • Service providers who adopt HydraRADIUS can expect a 62% increase in network availability and a 42% decrease in maintenance tasks. (Source: HydraWEB Technologies)

Sources:

  • Business Wire (Oct. 4, 2000): Business Editors & High Tech Writers
  • Lucen Technologies (NYSE:LU): reference to NavisRadius
  • HydraWEB Technologies (http://www.hydraweb.com): press release and company information
  • For investor inquiries only, contact HydraWEB Technologies at 212-809-5900.