VeriSign to start Internet Infrastructure in Australia

VeriSign, Inc. (verisign.com), a provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, recently announced that it has enhanced its global constellation of 18 geographically-dispersed Internet server clusters by installing and operating a new regional server cluster for .com and .net in Sydney.

VeriSign says that the site began live operations on December 3, 2005 and provides Australia's 13.9 million Internet users, with enhanced performance, enhanced connection speeds and greater stability. The company operates a constellation of 18 Internet server clusters around the world that monitor and mirror the world's Internet traffic for .com and .net. VeriSign announced plans earlier in 2005 to install 14 regional Internet server clusters around the world by the end of 2006. To date, VeriSign has installed additional sites in Korea and China. A site is also planned for installment in Brazil later this year. In 2006, additional sites will be added in 12 locations including Thailand and India.

"As Internet use in Australia continues to grow rapidly for both commerce and communications, we will continue to invest in our infrastructure and services in the region to support this strong growth," said Gregg Rowley, Vice President, Asia Pacific for VeriSign. "The close proximity of an Internet server cluster in Sydney for .com and .net will improve the Internet experience for the growing numbers of Australian Internet users and contribute to economic growth in Australia."

VeriSign, Inc., through its subsidiary in Australia, first established its Australian operations in 1999 to provide Internet trust services to Australian government, business, web sites and individuals. VeriSign's services in Australia include managed security services, domain name infrastructure services, authentication, as well as wireless and validation services.