Accrue Software Forms Distribution Partnership with Ipsilon Networks Enabling ISPs to Monitor Live Web Server and Network Performance.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1997--Accrue Software(TM), Inc., the leading provider of Web site analysis software for the enterprise, today announced that Ipsilon Networks Ipsilon Networks was a computer networking company which specialised in IP switching. The company was important[1]in the introduction of label switching and published early proposals[2]related to the subject. , a leading provider of Internet Provider Internet provider - Internet Service Provider (IP) switching solutions, will bundle the Accrue Insight(TM) data collector with its IP Switch Processor. The Accrue Insight data collector, combined with Ipsilon's existing IP-based usage monitoring tools, give Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) live, comprehensive visibility into both network and server performance. Network and server response times are two critical factors in evaluating performance for Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. and co-location services. Equipped with accurate service-level data, ISPs can then use Ipsilon's rate-shaping capability to tailor the amount of bandwidth available to Web farms to actual user activity, which helps ensure that visitors to a site receive the content they request as efficiently as possible. Accrue Insight provides a complete picture of the user experience at a site, such as effective line speeds, pages stopped in mid-download and how users are navigating through the site. Accrue Insight provides this information without increasing the load on the Web server, which affects server performance; without installing new software on each server, which reduces system administration costs; and without purchasing or installing dedicated hardware. These capabilities are independent of the choice of server hardware, operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and Web server software. Expanded ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. Services Add Value to Customers Accrue Insight consists of a collector and a data warehouse. The collector will be bundled with every IP switch platform shipped from Ipsilon, along with their other value-added services, such as firewall authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , encryption, and network address translation software. Customers can activate the Accrue Insight collector by obtaining an access code from Accrue or Ipsilon. Once activated, the Accrue Insight software provides real-time reporting of live user data, including site navigation of traffic as it occurs, Web site "hits" by host, bytes transferred by content type, server response and current total visitors per site. Customers also can add the Accrue Insight Data Warehouse to store site performance data and access the analysis capabilities that have established Accrue as a comprehensive Web site analysis solution for high-end sites. The data warehouse enables site managers to view and analyze historical trends, and integrate other data such as user demographics, registration and purchase information -- thus realizing the comprehensive capabilities of Accrue Insight. "Together Accrue Insight and Ipsilon's usage-tracking tools enable a giant leap forward in the ISP's ability to improve site efficiency," said Larry Blair, Ipsilon vice president of marketing. "Site managers can now determine -- in real time -- exactly how well the site's current service level maps to user activity. Bandwidth and server response time problems can be addressed immediately, before they escalate into major customer service issues." "Ipsilon brings to Accrue a strong distribution channel as they target the largest and most challenging ISPs in the world," said Simon Roy, Accrue president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "ISP and hosting services are continuously looking to add value for their customers. Embedding 1. (mathematics) embedding - One instance of some mathematical object contained with in another instance, e.g. a group which is a subgroup. 2. (theory) embedding - (domain theory) A complete partial order F in [X -> Y] is an embedding if the Accrue Insight data collector in the Ipsilon switch enables ISPs to efficiently add either the live reporting or full Accrue Insight solution capabilities. We are pleased that Ipsilon has selected Accrue Insight to enhance their offering." Pricing and Availability The Accrue Insight data collector will be embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. in each Ipsilon IP Switch starting in the fourth quarter of 1997. The customer will "activate" the Accrue Insight collector by contacting either Accrue or Ipsilon. Pricing will be based on volume. About Accrue Software, Inc. Accrue Software, Inc. is a developer of online user response analysis software for high-end Web site management. Accrue Insight provides organizations with a comprehensive understanding of user behavior and key site activity in real time. Fortune Magazine recently named Accrue one of the "Top 25 Cool Companies" in an annual feature that showcased up-and-coming technology companies. Accrue's fast-growing list of customers includes Farallon Communications, National Semiconductor and Perot Systems Perot Systems Corporation NYSE: PER is an information technology services provider based in Plano, Texas. Peter Altabef has served as president, chairman, and chief executive officer since 2004. . Investors include Mohr, Davidow Ventures, Sterling Payot, Eos Partners, Organic On-line and CKS Group CKS Group was an advertising agency based in Cupertino, California, catering to technology companies. The initials CKS came from the three name partners, Bill Cleary, Mark Kvamme, and Tom Suiter. All three had previously worked for Apple Computer. Inc. Located in Sunnyvale, Accrue Software can be reached at 408/542-8900 or http://www.accrue.com or info@accrue.com . About Ipsilon Networks, Inc. Founded in October 1994 and based in Sunnyvale, Ipsilon Networks, Inc. is the premier provider of high-performance IP switches, designed to accelerate today's IP networks to 21st-century throughput. Ipsilon's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , the IP Switch ATM1600, won the prestigious Grand Winner Best of Show award at the Spring 1996 NetWorld+Interop, was named one of the Most Important Products of 1996 by Information Week, and captured 1997 Hot Product honors from Data Communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . To date, Ipsilon's IP Switching Switching TCP/IP packets at high speed. Ipsilon's IP Switch started the trend and various vendors followed suit with different approaches, including Cisco's tag switching and 3Com's Fast IP. The goal was to switch IP packets faster than traditional router-based layer 3 forwarding. protocols have been endorsed and implemented by more than 30 of the leading networking equipment vendors. Customers wanting more information about Ipsilon products can reach the company by phone at 888/IPSILON (408/990-2000) or visit its World Wide Web home page at http://www.ipsilon.com . -0- Note to Editors: Ipsilon is a trademark of Ipsilon Networks, Inc. Accrue Insight and Accrue Software, Inc. are trademarks of Accrue Software, Inc. CONTACT: Accrue Software, Inc. Theresa Marcroft, 408/542-8940 theresa@accrue.com or The Horn Group, Inc. Kathleen O'Boyle, 415/579-6455 koboyle@horngroup.com or Ipsilon Networks Larry Blair, 408/990-2000 lblair@ipsilon.com |
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