BrassRing announces that it is leveraging technologies from Internap Network Services Corporation

BrassRing, a provider of on-demand talent management solutions, today announces that it is leveraging technologies from Internap Network Services Corporation, a provider of performance-based routing solutions over the Internet, to maximize global application performance for Enterprise, BrassRingís 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 Internapís high-performance IP, which provides the industryís 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 Akamaiís Web Application Accelerator. Web Application Accelerator is an innovative solution for accelerating Web-based enterprise applications by leveraging Akamaiís 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,î said Deb Besemer, CEO of BrassRing. ìThrough 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.î

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, BrassRingís 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.

ìAkamai Web Application Accelerator is the perfect solution for talent management companies with a global online presence like BrassRing,î said Robert Hughes, executive vice president, Akamai Global Sales and Services. ìBy utilizing the Akamai platform to support multiple sites, BrassRingís customers will see improved speed, performance and availability of the information critical to their hiring needs.î

In addition to products that support the deployment of Enterprise, BrassRing recently selected Internap to improve other business processes. This includes the Internap FlowControl Xceleratorô (FCX), a premise-based solution which dramatically improves the performance of BrassRingís data replication backup service. By overcoming the limitations of certain IP protocols, FCXís WAN-acceleration technology enables improved workflows between BrassRingís employees, partners and customers. For more information about high performance IP, FCX or Akamaiís 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. Weíre excited to provide the relevant mix of technologies to enhance their customer experience and improve the global performance of BrassRingís mission-critical applications.î