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BrassRing Selects Internap to Optimize Performance of Talent Management Application for Global Customer Base
High Performance IP and Acceleration Technologies Enable Consistent and Robust Application Performance for Enterprise Customers
WALTHAM, MA - October 19, 2005 - BrassRing (www.brassring.com), a leading provider of on-demand talent management solutions, today announces that it is leveraging technologies from Internap® Network Services Corporation (AMEX: IIP), a leading provider of performance-based routing solutions over the Internet, to maximize global application performance for Enterprise, BrassRing’s award-winning, talent management offering. A Web-based technology that provides the foundation to support existing processes and integrate multiple sources of talent, Enterprise is setting new standards in candidate attraction, selection and information security.
To support the deployment of Enterprise, BrassRing utilizes Internap’s high-performance IP, which provides the industry’s only IP solution that connects up to eight major Tier-1 backbones to enable redundant, reliable connectivity across the Internet. Through a channel relationship between Internap and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online, BrassRing also leverages Akamai’s Web Application Accelerator. Web Application Accelerator is an innovative solution for accelerating Web-based enterprise applications by leveraging Akamai’s globally-deployed platform to deliver consistent, improved application performance for users worldwide. This managed service enables enterprises to extend dynamic, highly interactive, externally-facing Web applications, including customer-facing portals, collaboration platforms, E-learning environments, and business-to-business commerce.
"As the first integrated technology and services provider in the talent management industry, our global customers expect the highest level of innovation and performance from their Enterprise deployments,” said Deb Besemer, CEO of BrassRing. “Through our relationship with Internap and the combination of best-in-class technologies, our customers are ensured availability and faster access to the information they need to manage the full talent lifecycle and build an effective workforce.”
With an interface available in 22 candidate and 10 recruiter languages, Enterprise allows users to manage salaried, hourly, and contract employees with a single interface; centralize and enrich talent pools; redeploy internal talent; reduce agency costs; standardize on a single, global platform; save time; recruit more efficiently; and, increase overall return on investment. As a result, BrassRing’s customers will see improved speed, performance and availability of the information critical to their hiring needs. BrassRing customers with an international presence will also benefit from a secure, globally deployed platform, which enables improved application performance for users worldwide.
“Akamai Web Application Accelerator is the perfect solution for talent management companies with a global online presence like BrassRing,” said Robert Hughes, executive vice president, Akamai Global Sales and Services. “By utilizing the Akamai platform to support multiple sites, BrassRing’s customers will see improved speed, performance and availability of the information critical to their hiring needs.”
In addition to products that support the deployment of Enterprise, BrassRing recently selected Internap to improve other business processes. This includes the Internap FlowControl Xcelerator™ (FCX), a premise-based solution which dramatically improves the performance of BrassRing’s data replication backup service. By overcoming the limitations of certain IP protocols, FCX’s WAN-acceleration technology enables improved workflows between BrassRing’s employees, partners and customers. For more information about high performance IP, FCX or Akamai’s web acceleration technologies available through Internap, visit www.internap.com.
"Internap will continue to develop and deliver customized solutions that optimize application performance delivery for growing on-demand businesses like BrassRing," said David Abrahamson, vice president of sales, Internap. "We’re excited to provide the relevant mix of technologies to enhance their customer experience and improve the global performance of BrassRing’s mission-critical applications.”
About BrassRing
Founded in 1999, BrassRing is a leading provider of talent management solutions that help businesses compete through talent and improve their position in the global marketplace. BrassRing’s Workforce by Design™ seamlessly integrates innovative technology, consulting and outsourcing with recruitment expertise to give clients the edge they need to successfully meet talent lifecycle challenges and build a competitive workforce -- in any economic climate. With Global, Secure and Compliant offerings, BrassRing provides the guidance and solutions necessary to help organizations identify, assess, recruit and retain a globally competitive workforce. BrassRing has earned a number of prestigious industry awards, including two consecutive Software & Information Industry Association Codie Awards (2004 and 2005) for "Best Human Resources Product" and the Sears "Partners in Progress" Award. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, BrassRing has operations in the United States and Europe. To learn more about BrassRing and its technologies, please visit www.brassring.com. BrassRing is a registered trademark of BrassRing LLC.
About Internap
Internap is a market leader of intelligent route-control solutions that bring reliability, performance and security to the Internet. The company's patented and patent-pending technologies address the inherent weaknesses of the Internet, enabling enterprises to take full advantage of the benefits of deploying business-critical applications such as e-commerce, Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video-conferencing, and streaming audio/video across the Internet. Through a portfolio of high-performance IP and WAN optimization solutions, customers can bypass congestion points, overcome routing inefficiencies and optimize performance of their applications. Internap solutions are backed by an industry-leading performance guarantee. Internap’s offerings include: network- and premise-based route optimization solutions, colocation, VPN, content distribution and managed security services. Internap currently serves more than 2,000 customers, including Fortune 1000 and mid-tier enterprises in the financial services, government, travel/hospitality, manufacturing, media/entertainment, technology and retail industries. It provides services throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.internap.com.
About Akamai
Akamai® is the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online. More than 1,700 organizations have formed trusted relationships with Akamai, improving their revenue and reducing costs by maximizing the performance of their online businesses. Leveraging the Akamai EdgePlatform, these organizations gain business advantage today, and have the foundation for the emerging Web solutions of tomorrow. Akamai is "The Trusted Choice for Online Business." For more information, visit www.akamai.com.
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