IIP InterNAP Network Services

Internap Network Services Corporation (AMEX:IIP), a leading provider of performance-based routing solutions over the Internet, today announced that Cyworld, a premier online social networking platform, selected Internap as the exclusive provider of premium Internet connectivity for its new U.S. site. Via service through an Internap(R) Private Network Access Point (P-NAP(TM)) in California, Cyworld gains a scalable, redundant, IP infrastructure that is backed by a 100 percent uptime guarantee. Operated by SK Communications, a subsidiary of SK Telecom, Cyworld's online community revolves around reciprocal buddy relationships through a free homepage service where people can enjoy picture editing, hosting and sharing, an interactive sketchbook and more as they express and journal their lives. Cyworld also allows members to purchase digital items from an extensive catalog to personalize their online experience. Internap testing revealed that IP networks typically run 30 percent below optimum levels and periodically experience unexpected latency, which results in a user experience that is slow and at times, non-existent. Cyworld's customer-facing applications, such as streaming media and photo sharing will be routed across the Internap network to overcome the shortcomings of single network solutions. In turn, Cyworld will be able to provide a consistent quality of service as users browse and select from thousands of digital items in the site's shop section. "In the highly competitive U.S. social networking market, a premium user experience is essential," said Henry E. Chon, CEO of Cyworld USA. "Cyworld needed the most reliable, high-performance connectivity available for our entry into North America, and Internap provides the ideal platform for us to deliver applications that help nurture offline relationships in an interactive space." The Internap intelligent route control technology, a proprietary component of the P-NAP architecture, effectively prepares Cyworld for managing traffic spikes during significant events. Offered as a managed service, Performance IP is proactively monitored by the Internap Network Operations Center (NOC) at all times to ensure optimal performance. "More businesses have come to understand that simply increasing bandwidth does not address performance issues on the Internet," said James P. DeBlasio, chief executive officer of Internap. "Our multi-network approach combined with our intelligent route control provides the consistency and reliability that Internet-based companies demand. We're pleased that Cyworld has entrusted Internap to manage and optimize the IP for their U.S. launch." 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 IP networks. 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 that covers the Internet as opposed to just one network. These offerings include: network- and premise-based route optimization solutions, colocation, VPN, content distribution and managed security services. Internap currently serves more than 2,100 customers, including Fortune 1000 and mid-tier enterprises in the financial services, government, travel/hospitality, manufacturing, media/entertainment, technology and retail industries. The company provides services throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit the company website at www.internap.com. Internap and Performance IP are trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.