(Source: Business Wire)
Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, today announced the signing of Realtime Worlds, a leading independent video game developer and publisher, to a three-year agreement for services supporting the launch of its first online game: APB (All Points Bulletin). Realtime Worlds will be using a combination of Internap's Performance IP, Content Delivery Network (CDN), premise-based route-optimization technology and international data centers to support its rapidly growing business -- one increasingly focused on the online gaming sector.
"Ramping up thousands of concurrent online users worldwide is no simple task," said Realtime Worlds Vice President of Online Operations Rob Rice. "Doing so requires connectivity services proven to be reliable and robust. Internap stood out from the crowd because it offers a unique solution of intelligent, route-optimized IP and CDN distribution, combined with expertly managed data center facilities in locations ideal for mission-critical distribution to our global audiences."
The Realtime Worlds team has a history of creating some of the world's best-selling video games, including the global hit franchises Crackdown, Lemmings and Grand Theft Auto. The company's latest release and first online game, APB, is a city-based community game where players choose between playing criminals or enforcers in pursuit of thwarting their crimes. "As avid game players, we believe the future lies in online gaming. Persistent worlds with hundreds of thousands of players will offer an unrivalled experience that action gamers have yet to enjoy. We have an innovative concept and unique technology that will deliver new possibilities to the online game market," said Rice. "Our relationship with Internap solidifies our commitment to becoming a world-class online game publisher."
"Internap has proven once again it has a strong solution for companies requiring their content to traverse the public Internet with split-second speed," said Randal Thompson, Vice President of Global Sales at Internap. "Online game publishers know they cannot risk players experiencing latency, jitter or lag during online game play. Our Managed Internet Route Optimizer, patented architecture used in both our IP and CDN services, provides our customers with 100 percent uptime guarantees. Online game publishers understand how important it is to provide users with The Ultimate Online Experience.
