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Propel Software launches Propel Accelerator 5.1--delivers superior speed and image quality.


Propel Software Corporation, a global market leader in Internet acceleration solutions, today announced Propel Accelerator The Propel Accelerator is a web accelerator for single clients and ISPs. This and other products of a similar nature were developed by a small company in San Jose, California called Propel. Propel was founded in November 1998. External links
  • http://www.propel.com
 5.1. Using a proprietary compression algorithm, Propel Accelerator 5.1 adds new features, increased speed and expanded server capacity.

Propel Accelerator 5.1 features the optimal balance of speed and image quality, with improved image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission
compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
 for smaller, faster and sharper images. ISPs can take advantage of this improved speed without compromising quality. In addition, a significant feature in Propel Accelerator 5.1 is increased server capacity that provides three to five times as many subscribers per server as compared to the competition. This is an important attribute for ISPs who must keep the total cost of ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ) to a minimum while servicing a growing number of subscribers.

"Propel Accelerator 5.1 provides ISPs and wireless carriers with a compelling way to differentiate their services, drive growth of new subscribers and add a new revenue source," said David Fannin, Propel 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. . "With a reach of more than 35 million users in over 30 countries, Propel Accelerator assists ISPs to deliver the best product to their wireless mobile data, low-speed broadband broadband

Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies).
 and dial-up subscribers. This results in building brand loyalty and reducing costly customer churn churn: see butter. ."

Available in June 2005, acceleration and image quality features in Propel Accelerator 5.1 will be integrated into all of Propel's acceleration products.

Propel Software Corporation provides Internet Service Providers' (ISPs) subscribers and end-users with solutions that improve their Internet experience. Using patent-pending technology, Propel Accelerator is an awardwinning Internet acceleration product that provides a high-speed experience for users of 802.11 hotspots, wireless mobile data, low-speed broadband and dial-up connections. Propel Accelerator is deployed by hundreds of ISPs serving more than 35 million users in over 30 countries. Acceleration solutions from Propel provide a new source of revenue to ISPs that fuels new customer acquisitions and aids in reducing customer churn. Founded in 1999 by technology innovator Steve Kirsch Steven Todd Kirsch invented and owns a patent on the optical mouse. After bringing multiple successful startup companies through IPO and corporate buy-out, he became a multi-millionaire.

As a 12 year old student, he became fascinated with a programmable calculator.
, who also founded Infoseek and Frame Technology, Propel Software is a leading Internet acceleration solution provider.
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Date:May 30, 2005
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