@ccelerate to Power Hosted Applications for ISPs With Internet Connectivity From AboveNet.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 1999--

In conjunction with the ASP Forum at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, @ccelerate Software, Inc. announced that it has selected AboveNet Communications Inc.'s (Nasdaq:ABOV) reliable, high-bandwidth network to deliver hosted applications to ISPs.

@ccelerate is developing a subscription-based service that allows ISPs to conveniently provide value-added services to their clients. By co-locating its servers at AboveNet, @ccelerate is ensuring that its ISP subscribers will have reliable access to the feature-rich applications it hosts.

@ccelerate provides hosted applications that allow ISP customers to communicate securely over the Internet and collaborate on projects. The cost and maintenance of such applications is outside of the reach of many companies who want to conduct e-business over the Internet.

As a result, @ccelerate's offerings help ISPs build stronger, more profitable relationships with their small business customers, and they allow ISPs to differentiate themselves from their competitors. In order for these applications to be used confidently, they must be up and running 24/7/365. For this reason, @ccelerate reviewed a number of competing co-location options.

"Our customers demand 100% availability, requiring us to find a co-location facility that is dependable, reliable and one whose bandwidth would grow as fast as we do," said Ken Toren, @ccelerate CEO. "AboveNet's state-of the art high-bandwidth network, high security environment, and round-the-clock support made it the clear choice for @ccelerate."

@ccelerate was also attracted to AboveNet's commitment to its partners and the encouragement it gives them to form beneficial strategic alliances.

"In the final analysis, with AboveNet we feel that we are more than a client -- we are a business partner," said Jaime Schwartzman, @ccelerate Vice President of Marketing. "We believe the large number of ISPs co-located at AboveNet's ISX will enable us to further develop our business model."

"@ccelerate's vision of transforming traditional Web-hosting services into Web-business centers will give ISPs greater leverage in building enduring relationships with their customers," said Van Jepson, AboveNet Vice President of Marketing. "We are pleased to welcome @ccelerate into our San Jose ISX and support their plans to be the single source Application Service Provider for ISPs."

AboveNet's Global "One-Hop" Network

AboveNet's unique network model enables it to offer the best connectivity and network performance to its clients.

At each of AboveNet's ISX facilities, content and service providers connect to each other in a LAN environment and then directly connect to the rest of the Internet through an extensive network of more than 273 private and public peering agreements with all of the top ISPs and backbone providers worldwide.

This architecture can reduce the multiple network hops information often takes to reach its final destination on the Internet, and can allow AboveNet to keep the information on its network intact until it can be delivered as close as possible to its final destination. The resulting "one-hop" network is highly redundant and is designed to deliver superior network performance.

AboveNet further ensures the performance of its network by providing its clients access to its significant bandwidth, which currently totals over 18.2 Gbps -- the most bandwidth available on-demand at any co-location facility. AboveNet guarantees 100% headroom on its network so that its clients will have the bandwidth they need as they grow.

About AboveNet Communications Inc.

AboveNet Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet connectivity and co-location solutions for high bandwidth and business-critical applications.

AboveNet, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., is the architect of the Internet Service Exchange (ISX) -- a world class network that provides co-location services and Internet connectivity for Content Providers, ISPs, and Application Service Providers (ASPs).

The AboveNet Global One-Hop Network is designed to deliver fast, scalable and reliable connections to the Internet and improves the Internet experience for end-users. With its Tier 1 status and ISO 9002 certification, AboveNet is seeking to serve the global community of the Internet.

For more information on AboveNet and its service offering call 800/475-2733 or visit the company's Web site at www.above.net.

About @ccelerate Software, Inc.

@ccelerate Software, Inc., provides an integrated suite of secure, Web-based communication and collaboration applications designed for distributed and mobile workgroups and marketed via ISPs. @ccelerate is a privately held company based in San Jose, California. @ccelerate is currently looking for ISP partners to join its beta test program.

@ccelerate's applications will give ISPs a new opportunity to generate more revenue from their business clients, with minimal set up and management required by the ISPs. For more information, visit the website www.acceleratenow.com, or call: 408/926-6800.