Solid State Networks, a leading software developer of high-performance hybrid P2P/HTTP distributed content delivery solutions, and Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced they have formed a partnership that combines best-of-breed content delivery solutions for the delivery of games, videos and large files via the internet.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that its RollingThunder™ content delivery network has been selected by Virgin Media Inc., as the CDN infrastructure for Virgin Media's newly enhanced and expanded newsgroup service. Under an IP infrastructure hosting agreement, UK-based Virgin Media will tap the high-performance worldwide Highwinds CDN to provide lightning-fast, anytime anywhere access to its newsgroup forums covering thousands of topics.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced it is partnering with Digital Rapids Corporation and Knack Networks to create advanced IPTV solutions for the vast market of professional media companies worldwide -- including traditional cable and direct-to-home distribution companies, broadcasters, film and television studios and producers, as well as new-generation Internet media companies. The solutions handle both live and on-demand channels of video delivery direct to the home or office utilizing Highwinds' RollingThunder™ network.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced it has closed a $55 million round of equity financing led by General Catalyst Partners and Alta Communications. The financing will fund the infrastructure build-out of Highwinds' RollingThunder™ network, including a content delivery network offering.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Adobe® Flash® Video Streaming Service, powered by Highwinds. As a result of their new partnership with Adobe, Highwinds will deliver live and on-demand streaming services across its high-performance RollingThunder™ network to Adobe Flash Player, the most widely distributed rich Internet client with video capabilities. The Adobe Flash Video Streaming Service provides an effective way for businesses to deliver Flash Player compatible video to the largest possible audience. Highwinds' new service broadens the range of hosted services for delivering Flash Player compatible video for content publishers with video-heavy sites.