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NTT Com, ISC Join Hands To Provide F-Root Server In Osaka

NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced that it will work together with Internet Systems Consortium (ISC), a United States-based nonprofit public benefit corporation, to jointly install a new F-root nameserver in Osaka. Operations began on Oct. 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.