Alliance Enables Softricity to Rapidly Grow New Customer Base
BOSTON, Mass., March 26, 2001* A new alliance between Softricity, the
pioneer in carrier-class application management and delivery platforms,
and Digital Island, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISLD), the leading provider of managed
Internet infrastructure, will enable software applications to be
deployed and delivered over Digital Island`s global eBusiness Delivery
Network. Softricity will develop new services for its highly scalable
Open Application Services (OAS) architecture to integrate with Digital
Island`s network. This arrangement allows Softricity broader customer
reach and expanded business opportunities.
This alliance is part of a continuing move by Digital Island to extend
the use of its existing investments in internet infrastructure by
enabling diverse, new services to be deployed that leverage the
company`s existing investments in global network, hosting and content
delivery. Software as a Service (SaaS), emerging as a significant new
capability for Content Delivery Networks, goes beyond static storage of
content to make use of the processing power of thousands of servers and
caches located around the world.
"Softricity is a pivotal player enabling the offering of Software as a
Service," said Wes Mitchell, Director of Application Services for
Digital Island. "By working with Softricity we are increasing our value
to existing customers and opening the door to add new business
opportunities."
Softricity`s cost effective, highly scalable platform maximizes server
capacity and performance and will allow Independent Software Vendors
(ISVs) to utilize Digital Island`s Content Network for rapid deployment
of Softricity`s architecture. This initiative poises Softricity for
immediate, substantial leadership in the Software as a Service market.
Softricity`s architecture dramatically reduces service providers`
software infrastructure and management costs without effecting user
experience. Service providers can then utilize this architecture to
deliver software applications in a scalable, manageable, and secure way.
Leveraging the capabilities of Softricity`s technology and Digital
Island`s eBusiness delivery network, customers (ISVs, IT outsourcers and
other service providers) will be able to improve the cost, performance
and management of distributed applications. The applications run as
though they were locally accessed, with the added support and
advantages of central management and timely, cost-effective updates.
The software is delivered to client devices in a continuous, on-the-fly
manner for maximum application responsiveness.
"Softricity`s Open Applications Services (OAS) architecture enhances the
delivery and scalability of Software as a Service, while improving the
economics critical to service providers looking to provide software to
thousands of employees in corporate or remote offices," said Harry Ruda,
CEO of Softricity. "Our ability to integrate our technology with a
superior CDN architecture - such as Digital Island - will enable both
parties to deliver rich software services to leading edge customers,
providing a true, scalable application delivery network."
Softricity is bringing to the market a unique platform for management
and delivery of Software as a Service. The OAS architecture supports
best of breed delivery architectures, including but not limited to,
client- and server-based computing models. Its comprehensive management
console supports centralized management functions such as on-demand
provisioning, licensing, and support. The platform`s XML-based open API
structure allows the service providers to fully integrate third-party
OSS/BSS functionality level agreements.
About Digital Island, Inc.
Digital Island is the leading provider of managed Internet
infrastructure for enterprises that need to give their customers a great
Web experience in order to drive e-Business transactions. The company
integrates managed hosting, content delivery and network services to
bypass Internet congestion and guarantee fast and relevant interactions.
Digital Island is headquartered in San Francisco, and its global
e-Business delivery network reaches 35 countries.
About Softricity, Inc.
Softricity develops carrier-class products that let enterprises, ISVs,
and service providers deliver and manage scalable, secure software
application services...the total Software as a Service solution.
Softricity`s core technology is its Open Application Services (OAS)
architecture. The OAS architecture will reshape the economics,
scalability, and manageability of leading enterprise software for IT
managers and service providers through its dynamic on-demand delivery
technology and comprehensive centralized management and administrative
functions. OAS is the first such architecture to overcome delivery and
management challenges, creating expanded market opportunities for
Software as a Service.
Digital Island and Footprint are registered trademarks of Digital
Island, Inc. CustomHost
is a trademark of Digital Island, Inc. Softricity is a registered
trademark of Softricity, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of
their respective owners.
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Laura Stadler
Public Relations Manager
Digital Island Inc.
45 Fremont, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-738-4774
lstadler@digisle.net
Maureen MacGregor
Pelorus Communications
978-779-8969
Maureen@peloruscom.com
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