Hughes Network Systems Works With Microsoft to Unleash Potential of .NET Applications Over Broadband Networks14 December 2005
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) today announced that through its collaboration with Microsoft Corp., it has developed design practices to enhance the performance of Microsoft .NET applications operating over high latency broadband networks. Enterprise IT organizations can now utilize these best practices to optimize .NET applications for operation across all wide area networks-DSL, satellite, Frame Relay and wireless.
As an increasing number of enterprises standardize on the .NET platform, HNS recognized the emerging requirement among its customers to minimize the impact of network latency on .NET applications. Latency is the round trip delay time experienced in all networks that can impact application performance. HNS' collaboration with Microsoft resulted in the creation of methods through which software developers can mitigate latency and optimize overall performance, thereby realizing the full potential of .NET applications.
While the development project focused primarily on satellite broadband, the resulting best practices are applicable to any wide area network technology, including Frame Relay and wireless, such as next-generation cellular to mitigate latency and deliver an improved user experience.
"We have created practical techniques that are invaluable to every enterprise that develops applications on the .NET platform," said John Kenyon, senior vice president of engineering at HNS. "They will save organizations development time and money, while enhancing their ability to deliver core services over any wide area network, regardless of technology -- a feat that is unmatched in the broadband industry."
"HNS is empowering its customers to do more with satellite networks than critics thought possible," said Tom Epes, senior director, Communications Sector at Microsoft Corp. "Together we have demonstrated that the .NET platform and satellite data networks work very effectively, enabling developers in retail, hospitality, gaming, and a myriad of other industries not only to streamline their development processes, but ultimately better serve their end users."
According to Mike Cook, senior vice president of North American sales and marketing at HNS, these best practices open the way for enterprises to utilize .NET applications integrated with HNS' Unified Broadband offering. Organizations can reap the full benefits of .NET, while enjoying a network that is:
* Managed by a single vendor;
* Effective everywhere regardless of geography; and
* Flexible enough to support evolving business needs.
Key Findings
The most notable improvements in application performance were achieved by:
1. Adopting "smart client" technology, which reduces the response time for
many common line-of-business transactions by more than 95 percent;
2. Using Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), which improves use erception by managing updates and data transparently; and
3. Localizing data validation by using intelligent scripting mechanisms,
which reduces unnecessary client-server communication thereb mproving response times by more than 50 percent.
Methodology
Project research and testing was conducted by Maryland-based Internosis, Inc., a professional services firm and seven-time Microsoft Partner of the Year. Findings have been compiled and are now available in ".NET Best Practices Cookbook," a practical guide to using .NET in a satellite environment.
In order to arrive at the best practices outlined in the cookbook, Microsoft and Internosis identified .NET techniques that address performance issues due to network latency. The team highlighted strategies that utilized Microsoft development platforms .NET 1.1., as well as the 2.0 .NET Framework.
For more information about the benefits of HNS' DIRECWAY(R) services or to receive a summary of these best practices, please visit our Web site at http://developer.direcway.com.
About Internosis
Internosis provides business-driven IT services integrating Microsoft technologies in the enterprise. With professional services in IT strategy, application development, IT infrastructure and managed services, Internosis delivers predictable outcomes as it helps clients manage technology change. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and six-time Microsoft Partner of the Year, Internosis has unmatched expertise in Microsoft and related technologies. Its consultants and engineers have architected and integrated reliable enterprise applications and infrastructures that maximize return on Microsoft investment.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is the world's leading provider of broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with more than 850,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and IP-based networks, which it markets globally under the DIRECWAY(R) brand. DIRECWAY terminals are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard, approved by TIA, ETSI and the ITU standards organizations.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, HNS maintains sales and support offices worldwide. SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKYT) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTV) each own 50% of HNS. SkyTerra is its managing member. For additional information, please visit http://www.hns.com.
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