"Sandpiper's content delivery system, Footprint, improves Web site performance by delivering content from a globally distributed network of servers deployed with ISPs and major backbone providers. The technology intelligently avoids Internet congestion and serves content closer to end users." "Search engine and caching company Inktomi has also agreed to integrate its technology into the Footprint service. Inktomi already provides 300 cache servers to AOL; its end of the Sandpiper deal will significantly expand the Footprint network."
Red Herring Online April 28, 1999 redherring.com
Speed for content, nice theory, what will happen? |