Jun 21, 2004 : Mirror Image Adds Forbes as Customer

📅 June 21, 2004 - Mirror Image Internet (mirror-image.com), an adaptive network for online content, application and transaction delivery, announced on Monday that it has added Forbes.com as a new content delivery customer. Mirror image said that deploying its content delivery services ensures Forbes.com can deliver its Web site and advertisements seamlessly, even during sudden spikes in traffic.

"It is crucial for media companies such as Forbes.com to have a solid Web infrastructure in place to flawlessly handle the rich content associated with online print and advertising," says Frank Brilliant, vice president of sales and marketing for Mirror Image. "By leveraging Mirror Image's global CAP network, Forbes.com is assured it will deliver its visitors the highest quality online experience available today."
The Forbes.com Web site delivers more than 1,500 articles a day.
"As the home page for the world's business leaders, Forbes.com is committed to establishing and surpassing industry standards through our informative content and innovative advertising offerings," says Michael Smith, vice president and general manager of operations at Forbes.com. "Mirror Image's solutions not only meet our immediate requirements, but also provide a nimble architecture that scales to accommodate our rapidly changing online needs."

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