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Global One Deploys CacheFlow Internet Caching Appliances to Deliver Content-Replication Services in International Markets
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1999--
CacheFlow Solution Brings Frequently Requested
Internet Content Closer to Users
CacheFlow(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:CFLO), a leading provider of Internet caching appliances, today announced that Global One, recently awarded "Best Carrier 1999" by customers under Emap Media WorldCommunicationAwards 1999, has implemented CacheFlow's Internet caching appliances to help it enter the fast-growing Internet content-replication market.
Global One has deployed the CacheFlow solution in nearly 30 countries to offer its high-performance, innovative Dynamic Content Replication service to traffic-intensive Web sites worldwide. The Global One service will help Web sites move frequently requested content closer to end users' network access points, thereby avoiding network congestion and providing better overall performance.
"Web-site operators increasingly rely on sophisticated, bandwidth-intensive graphics and multimedia content to attract potential customers. As a result, the size of file transfer from a Web site to the end user's browser has also increased. Therefore, users are more likely to experience poor performance due to bandwidth constraints at popular Web sites. The Global One Dynamic Content Replication service solves this dilemma," said Jonathan Chou, product manager for IP applications at Global One. "Global One selected CacheFlow because we found it to have the best price-performance ratio in the industry, and we have been very pleased by the reliability and ease of maintenance of the CacheFlow appliances."
CacheFlow appliances locally store and serve the Internet content most often requested by users, while simultaneously monitoring the source of that content for changes. In doing so, CacheFlow's operating system, CacheOS(TM), and custom hardware improve response time for Internet users, deliver fresher content and more efficiently utilize existing bandwidth.
Global One has long held a recognized leadership position as a provider of high-quality, dedicated Internet access to international businesses and Internet Service Providers around the globe.
"Global One has an ambitious strategy of delivering seamless service to business and consumer subscribers worldwide," said Stu Aaron, vice president of marketing and product management at CacheFlow. "Our Internet caching appliances -- designed to ensure 'Internet equality' to users regardless of their location -- are ideally suited to help Global One cost-effectively reach its goals."
About Global One
Global One (www.global-one.net) offers a single source for the provision of seamless voice, data and IP services for businesses, carriers and consumers around the world. Set up as a worldwide joint venture of Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, and Sprint, Global One is a fully integrated company in its own right, with over 1,400 network access centers in more than 65 countries. Global One offers the world's most far-reaching ATM-based network and in 1998 had revenues of more than US$ 1.1 billion.
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