Accellion Announces e-Learning Content Management Module; Global Distributed Storage Infrastructure, Integrated Streaming Services and Complete Content Lifecycle Management.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002

Accellion, Inc., the leading provider of distributed storage management software and services, announced today the availability of its e-Learning module that enables any Learning Management System (LMS) or e-Learning Content provider to leverage Accellion's globally distributed storage network and file delivery services. The Accellion e-Learning Content Management module leverages the standards-based interface of the Accellion SmartEdge Operating System (SeOS) v3.1 to provide a seamless integration path for applications to access Accellion's distributed network and file management solutions. This module enables LMS and Content providers to quickly and easily build a complete end-to-end e-Learning solution by providing the distributed storage and delivery infrastructure necessary to support a global client base without having to make the investment in capital equipment or personnel.

"Our solutions extend the control and integrity of the LMS over a secure global network, enabling rapid expansion into new markets," Nikhil Jhingan, founder and CTO of Accellion. "By leveraging our infrastructure, these companies can quickly and seamlessly scale their operations while at the same time gain greater control of their content and client base."

With the increase in rich media courseware, having multiple delivery options is fast becoming a requirement. This e-Learning module is seamlessly integrated with the Accellion Streaming Services module, which enables the easy implementation of streaming-on-demand, in addition to the traditional file download option, into a complete e-Learning solution.

"As the demand increases for end-to-end e-Learning solutions, LMS and Content providers are seeking ways to partner to deliver a more complete solution to their customers. We provide the storage infrastructure and delivery options to help bring these solutions to the market, while allowing them to continue to focus on their core competencies," commented David Dembitz, senior vice president of sales and marketing of Accellion. "We deliver a solution that enables LMS and Content providers to easily manage and deliver their growing digital courseware libraries worldwide, providing better performance, improved reporting capabilities, while controlling costs."

The Accellion e-Learning Content Management module enables complete content lifecycle management. As courseware is replaced, becomes outdated, or is no longer being accessed, Accellion's SeOS allows it to be automatically archived or completely removed from the system based on pre-determined parameters, thereby maximizing resources and minimizing administrative costs.

As part of any Accellion solution, organizations can intelligently distribute, and store locally, e-Learning content close to where the end users are located (i.e. German courses in Germany and Japanese courses in Japan). In addition, customers have access to unprecedented detailed knowledge about user access, file access, utilization and performance, which can be fed into any LMS for improved student and course management and more accurate pinpoint billing.

About Accellion, Inc.

Accellion is a leading provider of distributed storage management software and services to the Global 2000. These solutions improve the performance of their applications, by securely controlling the storage, distribution and management of applications and files on the edges of the Internet. The Company's proprietary SmartEdge Operating System (SeOS) provides secure services for controlled file storage, access and management; and application processing. Customer's files are managed and distributed through a worldwide Edge POP network that brings the content closer to the end-user; increases reliability; and provides limitless scalability. With Accellion solutions, customers will see increased revenues, reduced costs, improved performance and accelerated time to market. For more information regarding Accellion and its service offering, please visit www.accellion.com.

Note to Editors: Accellion EdgeManager, SmartEdge Operating System, and SeOS, are proprietary marks of the Accellion Group of Companies. All other company names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.