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NetRail Deploys Inktomi Traffic Server Network Cache Platform

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NetRail, a national broadband service provider and content distribution network, announced plans to deploy the Inktomi Traffic Server network cache platform throughout its Tier One backbone. This integration aims to maximize NetRail's Content Distribution architecture by caching popular Web Content at the edge of the network, reducing backbone traffic, increasing efficiency, and distributing streaming media efficiently. The deployment will enable NetRail's customers to generate additional revenues through value-added services like content filtering, traffic surge protection, pre-positioned content, and customized regional content. NetRail plans to deploy Inktomi Network Products technology across its United States network by the end of September 2000.

Key Takeaways:

  • NetRail will deploy the Inktomi Traffic Server network cache platform across its Tier One backbone to maximize content distribution efficiency.
  • The deployment will enable NetRail's customers to store popular Web Content at the edge of the network, reducing backbone traffic and increasing efficiency.
  • NetRail's customers will be able to generate additional revenues through value-added services such as content filtering, traffic surge protection, pre-positioned content, and customized regional content.
  • The integration aims to give Network Service Provider customers the capability to selectively and automatically store popular Web Content at the edge of the network.
  • Inktomi's high-performance, scalable Traffic Server platform will provide an integral component for NetRail's content distribution architecture.
  • NetRail plans to deploy Inktomi Network Products technology across its United States network by the end of September 2000.
  • Steve Massey, CEO of NetRail, stated that the deployment will enhance the Internet experience for NetRail's customers and serve as the optimized content distribution solution to emerging NSPs.
  • Vince Vannelli, senior vice president and general manager, Network Products Division at Inktomi, stated that the combination of Inktomi's network cache platform and NetRail's content distribution network enables the delivery of content and applications at the network edge.

Statistics:

  • NetRail's Tier One backbone spans over 20,000 miles with more than 50 POPs nationwide.
  • NetRail has more than 20,000 miles of IP infrastructure.
  • The deployment is expected to be completed by the end of September 2000.
  • Inktomi's Traffic Server platform is designed to scale and provide high-performance caching.

Sources:

  • "NetRail, Inc. Announces Plans to Deploy Inktomi(R) Traffic Server(R) Network Cache Platform Throughout Its Tier One Backbone" (Business Wire, July 3, 2000)
  • About NetRail (NetRail, Inc.)
  • http://www.netrail.net

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