Apple talking with ISPs as it prepares to launch its Content Distribution Network

Apple talking with ISPs as it prepares to launch its Content Distribution Network

According to a new report from CDN and Internet Services analyst Dan Rayburn, Apple is going ahead with plans to develop its own content delivery network. Rayburn says the company is working on interconnection deals with Internet Service Providers, as it prepares to take its CDN live.
Apple is said to have spent the last 5 years building its CDN, which would be responsible for carrying out iTunes and iCloud content to customers. Currently, the iPad-maker outsources this delivery to third-party companies like Akamai, which means it has no control over quality of service�
Here�s more from Rayburn�s report via ArsTechnica:

In February I blogged about a new group formed inside of Apple last year, tasked with building out their own CDN to deliver Apple software updates, apps and other Apple related content. Since my post, Apple has been very busy with their build out deploying a lot of boxes running Apache Traffic Server and buying a ton of transit, co-location, wavelengths and other infrastructure services. Their CDN is quickly growing, and it won�t be long before we start seeing a portion of their content getting delivered from their new CDN.
As part of their build out, Apple is currently negotiating paid interconnection deals with some of the largest ISPs in the U.S. I�m not going to disclose which ISPs they are talking to and what deals they have already done, but it�s interesting to note that with all the talk lately of net neutrality, peering and interconnect relationships, Apple isn�t out in the market making any complaints.

Part of Apple�s reasoning, Rayburn explains, for building their own CDN, is due to performance issues with iCloud. You see, the company wants more jurisdiction over the end-to-end experience, as it already controls the hardware, the operating system, and of course its iTunes and App Stores.
And of course, Apple wouldn�t be the first tech firm to bring its delivery in-house. Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and eBay all have their own CDNs, and pay various ISPs for interconnection. This gives them access to a large chunk of the ISPs� resources, ensuring fast content delivery.
Again, Rayburn expects to see at least a portion of Apple�s content delivered on their new CDN in the very near future.

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Android Talking Tom Cat 2 Free Download

Android Talking Tom Cat 2 Free Download

 

??? EPIC NEW FEATURES ???
? You can now customize Toms appearance by buying him accessories like soccer uniforms, hats, sunglasses and lots more.
? Make Tom look like a police officer, pirate, construction worker or a cowboy.
? You can shop for accessories with gold coins. You can buy gold coins or get them for free.
? You get 25 gold coins if you open the app every day.
? You get 200 gold coins for every push notification you receive. Make sure you subscribe to push notifications!

PLEASE NOTE: When running the app for the first time you will be required to download additional 5-39 MB to get the best graphics quality for your device.
Tom is back with an all new adventure! Tom is your cat that responds to your touch and repeats everything you say in a funny voice.
Since Tom is now an international celebrity, hes moved out of the alley and into a cool apartment.
But everything is not perfect for Tom, his neighbour Ben teases and pesters him constantly.
??? HOW TO PLAY ???
? Talk to Tom and he will repeat everything you say with a funny voice.
? Pet Toms belly or head and make him purr.
? Poke his head, belly or feet.
? Slap Toms face left and right.
? Pull or touch his tail.
? Press the fart button to see Ben fart and Tom grab his nose in disgust. After that Tom repeats what you say with his nose closed for a while.
? Press the bag button to make Ben pop a paper bag and scare Tom. Its hilarious.
? Press the phone button to make Tom play with the original Talking Tom app and repeat after himself in a funny loop.
? Press the feathers button to see Ben hit Tom with a pillow.
? Press the ? button to make Tom pull random items from behind his back.
? Shop & equip Tom with awesome accessories by pressing the coat hanger button.
? Record and share videos on YouTube, Facebook or send them by email or MMS.
You can sell back any of Toms accessories at 50% the purchasing price if you press and hold the recycle button on the purchasing screen.
Enjoy hours of fun and laughter with Tom.

Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outfit7.talkingtom2free&feature=apps_topselling_free

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