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Inktomi Unveils Combined Solution for Smart Caching Appliances

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Inktomi Corp. has announced a combined solution that enables computer and network equipment providers to build smart caching appliances for the service provider and enterprise markets. The solution includes Inktomi Traffic Server Engine, an OEM version of its industry-leading network cache platform, and the Sun Solaris Operating Environment for Intel-Architecture based servers. Intel Corp. is the first vendor to announce plans to create cache appliances using the integrated solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The solution includes Inktomi Traffic Server Engine, an OEM version of its industry-leading network cache platform, and the Sun Solaris Operating Environment for Intel-Architecture based servers.
  • Intel Corp. is the first vendor to announce plans to create cache appliances using the integrated solution.
  • The open standard approach allows for the integration of intelligent network services and the optional ability to leverage a worldwide network of installed Traffic Server systems.
  • The solution enables service provider and enterprise customers to reduce the total cost of ownership and leverage advances in hardware and software technology as they are introduced.
  • Paul Gauthier, chief technology officer of Inktomi, stated that the combined solution will extend the Traffic Server platform to new markets and provide a new building block to support the growth and evolution of networks.
  • Scott Richardson, general manager of Intel's Communication and Internet Server Division, said that Intel is collaborating with Inktomi to develop industry-leading web caching solutions based on Intel architecture server platforms.

Statistics:

  • Inktomi Traffic Server Engine is an OEM version of its industry-leading network cache platform.
  • The Sun Solaris Operating Environment is used for Intel-Architecture based servers.
  • The solution enables service provider and enterprise customers to reduce the total cost of ownership.
  • Inktomi has offices in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Sources:

  • Inktomi Corp., "Inktomi Unveils Combination Solution for Smart Caching Appliances" (October 26, 1999)
  • Inktomi Corp., "About Inktomi"
  • Inktomi Corp., "About Network Products"
  • Sun Microsystems, "Sun Solaris Operating Environment"
  • Intel Corporation, "Intel Corporation"

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