Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced that it has completed the initial deployment of its RollingThunder™ network, a robust international infrastructure that provides connectivity of over half a Terabit per second to quickly and successfully deliver content around the world. The backbone of the Highwinds CDN infrastructure, RollingThunder consists of a web of 12 data centers in 10 cities throughout the United States and Europe, connected by a 10 Gbps dedicated backbone, and leverages direct peering connections to over 700 service provider networks globally. Highwinds' high-performance RollingThunder network enables the global delivery of various forms of media - including content, file downloads and streaming media.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced that it has selected Level 3 Communications' Content Markets Group to provide the underlying network backbone services that power the company's RollingThunder™ network. Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 has provided Level 3® High Speed Internet Access and Wavelengths via Multiple 10 Gbps ports to link Highwinds' data centers in ten cities throughout the United States and in Europe. This business relationship also enables Highwinds to expand its network capabilities and market reach by tapping into Level 3's internationally deployed network for global content distribution.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced that it has entered into a network agreement with Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider. Under the agreement, Global Crossing is providing Highwinds with an extensive suite of telecommunications services that enable Highwinds' customers to leverage Global Crossing's widespread IP-based network for accessing Internet-based content. This relationship is firmly rooted in Highwinds' strategy of expanding its worldwide network infrastructure to position the company as a provider of best-in-class content delivery solutions.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced that it has appointed three new members to its leadership team. George Antoniou, Bob Bosco and Mark Hayes have been brought on board as vice presidents, joining a highly respected group of professionals responsible for managing and delivering CDN services to Highwinds' customers around the world. The three new executives bring to the team several decades of experience with such companies as Akamai, VitalStream (now Internap), Comcast, Charter Communications, SAVVIS and Macromedia (now Adobe). In their respective positions, Antoniou and Bosco will each play a key role in ensuring efficient and reliable network operations, while Hayes will oversee the promotion of the company's solutions-oriented offerings and the rollout of Highwinds' innovative market strategy.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a global provider of content distribution solutions, today announced that it has selected award-winning NetIron® XMR 16000 backbone routers from Foundry Networks, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FDRY), a performance and total solutions leader for end-to-end switching and routing. The selection and rollout of the Foundry routers - which facilitate rapid growth by providing high levels of scalability, performance and availability - is firmly rooted in Highwinds' strategy to expand its worldwide network infrastructure and position the company as a leading provider of best-in-class content delivery solutions.