IIJ Introduces the IIJ Contents Delivery Service

TOKYO, Oct. 1, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Initiative Japan Inc., (IIJ), (Nasdaq:IIJI), (TSE1:3774), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the launch of the IIJ Contents Delivery Service, a new service that makes it easy to use gigabit-class distribution systems.

This service uses a high-volume distribution platform connected directly to IIJ’s high-speed backbone to distribute the customer’s content. This system provides an ideal environment for distributing streaming video, software, and similar broadband-dependent content, and even when traffic volumes suddenly spike, the customer’s high-quality content can be distributed without the need for additional equipment.

Below is a list of service highlights.

    1. Broadband Distribution Using IIJ's Backbone     The system uses a high-availability system that combines multiple     distribution points and multiple load balancing devices, all     connected directly to IIJ's backbone and monitored 24/7. No new     equipment is required by the customer in order to use this stable     broadband distribution system.   2. A Full Distribution Service Menu     The customer has a wide range of distribution methods to choose     from whether on-demand or live distribution of streaming video, or     software and game downloads.   3. Reasonable, Flexible Pricing     In addition to fixed rates for contract bandwidth, there is a     volume-based plan that allows for extremely high traffic within a     fixed time period. With these plans, customers can get just the     bandwidth they need without excess cost.   4. Convenient, Dedicated Help Page     Users can access the dedicated help page to download the access     log or check traffic and the number of simultaneous accesses.     Users can also choose the option of domestic distribution only for     a copyright protection of content. 

As broadband access spreads, more and more people are downloading movies, music, and other rich content, and this is driving the need for high-volume content distribution. IIJ has always worked to provide solutions to market needs, such as for the distribution of high-definition TV and high-volume downloads. This latest service combines the distribution systems designed by IIJ to meet the needs of individual customers, and by putting them into standard service, IIJ can provide convenient low-cost content distribution that can be tailored to meet the customer’s traffic needs.

Service Options (Distribution Type)

    - Web Content Cache: Download distribution  - Flash Video Streaming/VoD: Streaming (on-demand distribution)  - Flash Video Streaming/VoD Cache: Streaming (cache)  - Flash Video Streaming/Live: Streaming (live distribution)  - Windows Media Streaming/VoD: Streaming (on-demand distribution)  - Windows Media Streaming/VoD Cache: Streaming (cache)  - Windows Media Streaming/Live: Streaming (live distribution) 

Fees

    Basic Fee:     - Monthly Fees:           Choose between bandwidth- or fee-based billing           (Example of fixed rates: Bandwidth 50 Mbps/ JPY 500,000)           * Setup fees for establishing additional domains             (JPY 200,000 per domain) are charged separately.  Optional Fees:     - Disk space           Monthly Fees: JPY 10,000/10GB           * Increase in increments of 10 GB           * For video-on-demand distribution, the customer must also             purchase disk space on which to load the content.     - Domestic Distribution Only           Initial Fee: JPY 100,000           Monthly Fees: JPY 150,000 

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), (Nasdaq:IIJI), (Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1:3774) is one of Japan’s leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company’s services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

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The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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