Cidera to Deliver Streaming Media to Road Runner
Cidera (http://www.cidera.com) announced an agreement with broadband provider Road Runner to provide Cidera'sstreaming media services to Road Runner locations.
Cidera uses a satellite-based content delivery method. Its Streaming Media Service and the just-launched Cidera Big File Mover offerings new ways of leveraging its delivery infrastructure.
"We are excited that a leading broadband online service such as RoadRunner has chosen Cidera's Internet Broadcast Backbone to deliver their richcontent to the edge of their network," said Cidera CEO Richard J. Hanna. "Webelieve that our managed transport solution will enable Road Runner's endusers to have an enhanced broadband experience."
"We believe that Cidera's satellite delivery complements our terrestrialbackbone and increases our capabilities," said Trey Smith, Road Runner's ChiefTechnical Officer. "We are very pleased to be working with Cidera to deliverhigh-quality streaming Internet content."