The amount of time it takes users to connect and sync with Exchange was reduced by half when using an Akamai-enabled AppRiver Secure Hosted Exchange solution, reports Compuware Gomez.
In other words, not all email services are created equal. Some can use optimization techniques such as Akamai to improve performance.
"AppRiver's relationship with Akamai is an excellent example of how network optimization can create a differentiated and improved IT service, in this case hosted Exchange," says Peter Christy, Internet Research Group principal analyst.
The enhanced performance also is an example of why overly-strict "network neutrality" rules that do not allow any forms of bit prioritization are problematic. There are lots of reasons to allow users, application and service providers to differentiate services and features, and better performance is foremost among them.
The AppRiver service offers a "one-of-a-kind, optimized hosted Exchange" service. The AppRiver and Akamai service essentially "privatizes" the connection between the user and the Exchange servers in order to create a high-speed virtual private network for AppRiver customers.
"By implementing Akamai's IP Application Accelerator service, AppRiver securely provides fast and reliable hosted e-mail for both wireline and mobile users," said . "Akamai improves the overall global experience for mobile device users by optimizing the Internet and minimizing the impact introduced by oversubscribed wireless networks," says Willie Tejada, Akamai VP.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
50% Faster Email Performance Using Akamai and AppRiver
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Gary Kim has been a communications industry analyst and journalist for more than 30 years, covering the business impact of technology. These days he especially studies changing business models and strategies.He speaks frequently at conferences and spends quite a lot of time organizing conferences and content as well.
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