Press Relelase
October 12, 2004


NTT Com and ISC Join Hands to Provide F-Root Server in Osaka


TOKYO, JAPAN - NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced that it will work together with Internet Systems Consortium (ISC), a U.S.-based nonprofit public benefit corporation, to jointly install a new F-root nameserver in Osaka. Operations are set to begin on October 12.

The collaboration is being realized by taking advantage of NTT Com's secure, highly advanced data centers and networks in order to provide secure and reliable domain name systems (DNS). ISC's strategy is to equip its F-root servers with the IP Anycast technology, whose routing topology directs data to the nearest or best destination.

This move occurs in the midst of efforts by ISC to secure a reliable DNS infrastructure in order to reduce the vulnerability of the Internet Root nameserver system to malicious attacks such as those that occurred around the world in October 2002. ISC has chosen Japan to locate the new server due to its location as an economic center in Asia, as well as its high penetration rate of broadband.

Joao Damas, F-root Program Manager, stated, "ISC is extremely happy to be working with NTT Com to enhance the resilience and service of the global DNS. Installation in Japan means a great step forward for ISC in its level of service for the F-root nameserver, providing direct and close service to one of the world's main economies."

Hidetoshi Saigo, General Manager of Broadband IP Services Division stated, "NTT Com is very pleased to make a contribution to enhancing Internet infrastructure through our data center. The F-root name server in Osaka can also help to reduce the over-concentration of infrastructure in Tokyo."

In addition to NTT Com customers, the F-root nameservers are also being made available to internet exchange (IX) services including JPNAP Osaka, which is operated by Internet Multifeed, and NSPIXP-3, which is operated by the WIDE project.

The F-root nameserver is one of the 13 total root server types operated by different organizations throughout the world. Both companies will continue to work together to expand the nameservers using NTT Com's global IP network and data centers.

Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), public benefit corporation with a long history of developing and maintaining quality Open Source internet software such as BIND and DHCP. ISC has increased its focus to include directly enhancing the stability of the global DNS through reliable F-root nameserver operations, as well as ongoing operation of OARC, a DNS crisis coordination center. ISC is also engaged with further protocol development efforts in areas such as DNS evolution and facilitation of the transition to IPv6. ISC is supported by donations from generous sponsors, program membership fees, and specific fees for services.


About NTT Com
NTT Communications is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Corporation (NYSE: NTT) - one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. NTT Com provides high-quality, technologically advanced network management, security and solution services to consumers, corporations and governments on a global basis, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Its world-class backbone network, combined with the networks of partner companies around the world, offers access to more than 200 countries. NTT Com Group has 34 companies in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas. For more information, please visit www.ntt.com

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