SAN ANTONIO, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), today
announced a suite of content delivery and digital media solutions to help
companies package, deliver and distribute video and rich multimedia Web
content across their networks to the three screens that are core to AT&T’s
multimedia strategy — the computer, the television and mobile computing
devices such as the iPhone and the BlackBerry(R).

Source:
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/att-announces-new-digital-media,443875.shtml
http://www.xchangemag.com/hotnews/att-content-delivery-network-cdn.html
http://www.xchangemag.com/hotnews/att-content-delivery-network-cdn.html
http://screenmedia.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/att-gets-into-the-game/
http://newteevee.com/2008/06/24/att-makes-its-cdn-move/
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ustelecom/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=F94DC8AF-00BA-4A14-AFA1-961E506EBD40&copyid=FB2A8B36-908D-4C38-985B-10F2887B5993
http://www.paidcontent.org/entry/419-att-creates-cdn-unit-what-about-acquisitions/
http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/6/att_cdn_takes_on_akamai_limelight
http://www.xchangemag.com/articles/505/att-content-delivery-network-cdn.html

Unsurprisingly, custom video aggregator Magnify.net is moving into the content delivery network (CDN) space. This is an opportunity for Magnify to pick up where some of the other networks like Brightcove are leaving off. Magnify was always built on its own CDN, but space was limited to 50 MB and it didn’t provide all of the freedom that a premium CDN has to offer. While you can’t yet take advantage of bulk uploads yet, this is an upcoming feature that Magnify will soon offer.

With the new CDN offering, you can also plug into Magnify’s embeddable player and any of the Magnify sites. Magnify is really targeting small- to medium-sized businesses with the new CDN offering, giving a self-service option where brands can push their own content. As this could very well be marketing video material, it offers a central place to upload videos with more control options for advertising and delivery.

Source: http://mashable.com/2008/06/23/magnify-content-delivery-network/

SAN JOSE, Calif. & SAN DIEGO–CDNetworks (KOSDAQ:073710), a top-three global, full-service content delivery network (CDN) and Nirvanix, a premier global “Cloud Storage” platform provider optimized for media, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver the industry’s only unified cloud storage and content delivery service. Available immediately, CDNetworks’ customers will be able to store unlimited amounts of protected and secure content online and move content instantly to and from any of CDNetworks’ 63 nodes worldwide at previously unseen economies. The partnership with CDNetworks will provide Nirvanix customers with the ability to not only securely store massive amounts of media and content but also stage content for instant delivery anywhere in the world, utilizing one of CDNetworks’ data centers for local delivery. By combining these services, companies will have better overall media delivery capability and also save 80 to 90 percent over building or growing storage infrastructures of their own.

Source: http://www.pressroom2.com/2008/06/23/cdnetworks-nirvanix-unite-cloud-storage-content-delivery-network-services/

Dublin, Jun 19, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) — INAP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — Internap Network Services, a provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, announced the launch of its Digital Asset Management (DAM) Tools for CDN, a new component of its robust Content Delivery Network (CDN) suite of services. The company stated that this enhanced content delivery and digital asset management system provides organizations with extensive video and digital advertising assets a comprehensive platform for managing and delivering these assets via Internap’s CDN.

Source: http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1700795/

Wi-fi TV, an internet TV provider, has entered into a service agreement with ChinaCache, a content delivery network (CDN) service provider, to support the delivery of Wi-fi TV’s Social Internet TV platform to China. Under the terms of the agreement, Wi-fi TV will work closely with ChinaCache on a phased introduction of Wi-fi TV to the China market. The rollout of Wi-fi TV in China will begin with ChinaCache assuming all global hosting of Wi-fi TV’s global website from its California office. Wi-fi TV plans to introduce a new Chinese website specifically for the China market and to partner with additional Chinese businesses and deliver the site though ChinaCache in the Chinese mainland.

Source: http://www.digitalmediaasia.com/default.asp?ArticleID=31814

Innovative CDN Service Provides Online Tools to Manage a Library of Video and Digital Advertising Assets Through an Integrated Web-Based Platform

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, announced today the launch of its Digital Asset Management (DAM) Tools for CDN, a new component of its robust Content Delivery Network (CDN) suite of services. This enhanced content delivery and digital asset management system provides organizations with extensive video and digital advertising assets a comprehensive platform for managing and delivering these assets via Internap’s global CDN.

Weiss Research, Inc., one of the largest, most reputable sources of global investment information, is using Internap’s CDN to deliver audio and video presentations to clients. They recently added Internap’s digital asset management tools to store and maintain their growing library of video content and attach digital announcements and advertising for individual pieces of content and targeted audiences.

“We are looking forward to taking interactive, digital content to the next level and we see the combination of Internap’s CDN and their new Digital Asset Management Tools helping us do just that,” said Bruce Rigdon, chief information officer for Weiss Research. “Internap’s integrated solution allows us to serve our clients better through compelling video content delivered and managed by Internap.”

Source: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080619005268&newsLang=en

With all the craziness that is going on in the CDN space now and as competitive as it has gotten, I see a lot of financial sites, blogs and others using a lot of the content from my blog. There are some in the investment community in particular, who try to twist my words around to make my what I say best reflect the company they are invested in. Or they try the tactic of telling others that I work for the CDN I am writing about or own stock in the company, so I must have a vested interest in what I am saying.

Source: http://blog.streamingmedia.com/the_business_of_online_vi/2008/06/investors-i-don.html

Dan Rayburn wrote the above post which is particularly well-timed since Friday will be my last day at Highwinds and I will be moving on to work at an interactive marketing agency. I will continue to run and support this blog as usual.

My whole purpose is starting and continuing this blog was to provide a place for CDN professionals (those who actually work in this industry) a place where they could find everything that is going on. I post everything I can find about CDN and video delivery. I’ve never NOT posted an article because it was favorable to a Highwinds competitor, in fact, I think you’ll find actually very little on this blog about Highwinds.

Dan pointed out to me when I started the blog that the anonymity I placed on myself could be perceived as covert by my readers. It was a point well taken and I revealed more about myself, my employer and even included a link to my LinkedIn profile. My point is this - this blog isn’t about me, my soon-to-be-former employer or any advertiser or CDN company that has ever approached me. Just like any good blog or website - it’s all about the content. Of which, I admittedly don’t come up with much original. I grab enough so you can figure out if it’s worth reading and you can click and read straight from the source (which I always, always, always reference).

I enjoyed working at Highwinds and they’ve got some very talented people and are just a great group of folks to work with. As I move to this new opportunity, I can’t “wash off” CDN anymore than I get get rid of all my tattoos - it’s a part of me, and I look forward to exploring what lies ahead in the CDN world just as much as the rest of you. Beuno suerte!

At 10am EST this morning, Federal Judge Rya Zobel started hearing oral arguments for at least ten motions and counter motions pertaining to the Akamai and Limelight Networks patent infringement case. Clearly, the biggest argument at stake today is whether or not the court will issue a ruling in Akamai’s favor, by granting a permanent injunction against Limelight Networks. While many are saying the judge will make no decisions today, there is a chance that some rulings could be made. I will be updating the blog today as soon as I hear either way. With so many motions being heard today and it being an all day affair, I expect we won’t hear anything either way until after 4pm EST.

Thanks to Dan Rayburn for keep us all up to date on this!

Source: http://blog.streamingmedia.com/the_business_of_online_vi/2008/06/judge-hearing-m.html

Will Present His Views on Best Practices for Quickly, Easily Integrating Media Storage, Delivery into Applications
O’Reilly Velocity Web Performance & Operations Conference

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Patrick Harr, CEO of Nirvanix, the premier “Cloud Storage” platform provider, will be a featured panelist on the session “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About CDNs (But Were Afraid To Ask)” at the O’Reilly Velocity Web Performance & Operations Conference June 23 at 1:00 p.m. in Salon E of the San Francisco Airport Marriott in Burlingame, Calif.

The 45-minute presentation brings together an expert group of both vendors and major users to address misconceptions of Content Delivery Networks, explain how they work and how they differ, and why they are key to web site performance. Harr will explain to attendees how the benefits of adopting a Storage Delivery Network in conjunction with a CDN strategy can save money, yet greatly extend the tail of content online and provide better user experience online overall.

“The Velocity Conference is an excellent venue for sharing our views on how media, entertainment and Web 2.0 companies will increasingly benefit from the economics, performance and global on-demand scale of cloud storage like the Nirvanix Storage Delivery Network,” said Harr. “The SDN has been supporting new delivery models at breakthrough economics and with these data points I will join the panel discussion. An interesting partnership announcement we are expected to make that morning should prove to make a provocative discussion.”

Velocity is designed to deliver the best information on building and operating web sites that are fast, scalable, reliable and highly available. The two-day conference brings together more than 600 web developers and experts who are doing the best performance work to improve the experience of web users worldwide. Two practical, highly technical tracks cover the key aspects of Web Performance and Operations in depth while an Exhibit Hall features dozens of the latest tools and products. More information about the event is available at http://en.oreilly.com/velocity2008/

Source: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080618005536&newsLang=en

“The year 2007-08 was a significant one in our history with the company being rebranded as Tata Communications. We continue to drive growth in our enterprise data services segment, while maintaining our leadership in the global wholesale market. Our global infrastructure and services platform coupled with major ongoing investments in emerging markets like India, Asia, Middle East and Africa will help us drive a new world of communications,” Mr N Srinath, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Communications said. The Company’s Board recommended a Dividend payout of 45 % ie Rs 4.5 per share.

During the year, the Company was renamed as Tata Communications Limited and launched its new global identity of Tata Communications. The company also introduced several new services and partnerships, including:

• Managed Hosting and Storage: Tata Communications launched its global Managed Hosting and Storage services for enterprises seeking to enhance efficiencies, reduce ownership costs, improve service quality and ensure business continuity in their IT infrastructure environments. These fully managed services offer streamlined, scalable and highly secure management of IT infrastructure, network and storage initially in three globally diverse, world class data centers in New York, Singapore and London.
• Telepresence: Tata Communications was the first service provider in Asia Pac region to launch Cisco® certified Telepresence Connection Services globally. Cisco TelePresence is an innovative, realistic virtual meeting solution that creates unique, “in-person” experiences allowing real-time, face-to-face communication over a converged IP network.
• China Market Entry: In February 2008, Tata Communications expanded its Global VPN service to China through an NNI (Network to Network Interface) agreement with China Enterprise Netcom Corporation Limited (China Entercom or CEC), a value-added telecommunication services and integrated IT solutions provider and subsidiary of CITIC (China International Trust and Investment Corporation).
• Content Delivery Networks: Tata Communications and BitGravity announced a global strategic partnership to address growing demand for high-quality Video over the Internet. Tata Communications will co-brand, resell and jointly market BitGravity’s CDN technology platform worldwide leveraging its tier-1 IP network.

Source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressmarket/tata-comm-clocks-205bncons-revenues5/17/25/343104