A new content delivery network launched today, BitGravity, which was operating in stealth mode for over a year. So far, the company said it has signed over 50 brand name customers.
So what’s different about BitGravity? Why another CDN? Perry Wu, BitGravity’s CEO and co-founder said in a statement that “the current CDN infrastructure is too limiting to realize their vision.”
The press release talks about the growing amount of HD and live content over the Internet, but doesn’t really get into specifics about how it works and how different it is from other CDNs.
The network, says the company, “is based on optimized routing methodology and network innovations.” Oh, sure, that explains everything. I’m hoping that BitGravity can show potential customers much more than that explanation in their sales materials.
BitGravity also announced it will serve as the CDN for Sling Media’s upcoming interactive services using the Slingbox. As you may recall, Sling Media was recently acquired by EchoStar, maker of the DISH Network. And as was reported earlier, rumors are growing that AT&T is looking to acquire EchoStar.
Some more good news is that BitGravity is working with some popular Web 2.0 webcasters. Says TechCrunch:
“Their flagship customer is Revision3, which has a number of popular high definition video shows (such as Diggnation and The GigaOm Show) that a lot of people watch right when a new show becomes available. Given how well those shows tend to stream, it’s the best endorsement BitGravity can get.”
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