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For most computing functions, hardware and software are the two components that make it run. Functions of the Internet, however, are a bit different, and turn mainly to connectivity and content for the duo that makes it run. Teridion was already well-known for its cloud-based networking operations and content delivery network (CDN) systems, and now it's about to get a bit of an infrastructure boost by turning to Russian firm Selectel.

Selectel, with over 6,000 customers in a variety of markets ranging from media to education to hospitality and beyond, offers a high-end user experience with its high-end connectivity. As Selectel's head of public affairs Alexander Vechersky explained, Teridion's intelligent routing systems would only make Selectel's offering better, and throwing in Teridion's dynamic content acceleration systems would likely prove icing on an already sound cake. Vechersky looked for excellent customer feedback as a result of the move, and some reports suggested performance would increase 20 times over.

Teridion, meanwhile—as expressed by co-founder and CEO Elad Rave—was looking forward to getting in on a market poised for rapid expansion, helping to drive future development in CDNs with the combination of Teridion's improving measures and Selectel's basic infrastructure. Rave elaborated “By removing restrictions on the Internet, we help users receive the same high-speed, high-performance connectivity regardless of location, proximity to servers or cloud provider. We are now adding Selectel to our list of global service providers, following recent announcements with AliCloud and Vultr. More global announcements will follow in the upcoming months as our solution is being deployed in data centers around the world.”

Those interested in trying out Teridion's cloud networking options need only go out to Teridion's website, where a link to request an invitation to the testing awaits.

What's particularly important about this venture is that it results in improved performance. We all know how much we rely on the network for just about everything from work-related functions to what we do after work. Improving the network becomes especially important in light of that, and the combined effort of Teridion and Selectel might prove similarly useful, with a CDN and cloud networking option getting access to powerful new infrastructure that's already being used by a wide array of clients. Even if the projected 20-fold improvement doesn't come to pass, it will still likely be an improvement noticed at the user level.

This is a combination that should work out well for all concerned, and produce some substantial value in the process. Teridion and Selectel each seem to have a worthwhile part to contribute, and the end result may be greater than the sum of its parts.