nktomi Launches Professional Services
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 1999--Inktomi Corp. (Nasdaq:INKT), developer of scalable Internet infrastructure software, today announced a new Professional Services program to address the complex demands of building out large-scale Internet services worldwide. The program has been designed to help Internet service and hosting providers rapidly design and deploy robust network services using Traffic Server(TM), Inktomi's carrier class network cache platform.
Today's announcement builds on the momentum for Inktomi's Traffic Server among broadband, Web hosting, and Internet service providers. Recent customer wins include Cable & Wireless USA, Concentric Networks, Exodus Communications, Telefonica in Spain, and Telepac in Portugal. In addition, Inktomi's channel partner program has expanded to include over 20 partners in 12 countries.
"AOL has been rated A+ by Inverse Network Technology for web downloads, the highest rating available, and Inktomi's Traffic Server, which handles more than 2.5 billion web requests per day, is a key part of our web service," said Joe Barrett, Vice President of Internet Operations for America Online. "Inktomi's technology and onsite consulting experience has helped us to scale our service to unprecedented sizes while delivering high-quality performance to AOL members."
"The Internet service provider and hosting markets move very quickly," said Vince Vannelli, vice president of worldwide field operations at Inktomi. "Inktomi's consulting services can help customers keep up with user demand and stay ahead of the competition."
Inktomi's Professional Services program, available to Inktomi customers and through its reseller partners, includes training support, proof-of-concept consulting, and both short- and long-term consulting packages. Inktomi's consulting professionals provide onsite expertise to help customers streamline operations, manage sustained growth, and develop innovative new offerings.
About Traffic Server
Inktomi's Traffic Server is a carrier-class network cache designed to help Internet infrastructure providers scale up their operations to meet rapidly growing demand and performance requirements. By embedding programmable intelligence into the network, Traffic Server provides a platform for ISPs, backbone companies, and hosting providers to deliver value-added services to their customers. Support for caching and distributed hosting of advanced multimedia protocols is the first component of this strategy. Traffic Server 2.0 also supports the world's first streaming media caching, advanced features for web hosting, and rich support for popular Internet protocols.
About Inktomi
Based in San Mateo, Calif., Inktomi (pronounced INK tuh me), develops and markets scalable software designed for the world's largest Internet infrastructure and media companies. Inktomi's products include the world's largest search engines, online comparison shopping solutions, and carrier-class network cache software. Inktomi works with leading companies including America Online, @Home Network, CNET, GeoCities, Intel, RealNetworks, Sun Microsystems, and Yahoo!. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.inktomi.com.
Note to Editors: Copyright (c) 1999 INKTOMI CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved. Inktomi, Traffic Server, Scaling the Internet and the tri-colored cube logo are all trademarks of Inktomi Corporation. All other company and product names referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Kevin Brown, 650/653-2825
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