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NeuStar Extends UltraDNS Network Infrastructure to Australia and China
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NeuStar's UltraDNS Directory Services Platform consists of strategically distributed and redundant network nodes across five continents. Each node is a self-contained cluster of proprietary servers, systems, and data that improves response times to the Directory Services Platform for a given region's Internet users. Within the UltraDNS network, end user DNS requests are routed to the closest geographic network node available, and are resolved instantly with the most up-to-date customer data.
The
"We are proud of our global enterprise and Top Level Domain customer base," stated
"When we were faced with the age-old 'build-or-buy' decision regarding our
DNS infrastructure, NeuStar became the obvious choice," said
The deployments reflect the continued growth of e-commerce across the
Asia-Pacific region. According to a report by Chinese market research and
advisory firm
NeuStar also has positioned new network nodes in
About NeuStar
NeuStar (NYSE: NSR) is a provider of clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. Visit NeuStar online at www.NeuStar.biz.
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