The new service allows companies publish their content inside of Comcast’s network so that it is closer to Internet subscribers, something they haven’t been able to do in the past. John Schanz, Comcast’s chief network officer, said in an interview that the offering is currently being tested with some customers and is expected to roll out broadly if all goes well.
Comcast’s initiative could have implications for hundreds of websites, ranging from video services like Netflix and Google’s YouTube to Sony’s gaming network and security software providers like Symantec, which often ask customers to download big software updates. It also will put pressure on the multi-billion-dollar content-delivery-network industry, which helps Web content companies deliver their videos or software to Internet service providers.
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