Ramp Networks and Mango Bring Web Caching to the WebRamp 350e
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ramp Networks and Mango Bring Web Caching to the WebRamp 350e
Combination Delivers up to 30 Times Faster Internet Access
Santa Clara, CA - January 31, 2000: Mango, Inc. (NASDAQ BB: MGOF), developers of innovative
software that leverages PC desktop systems to improve your Internet
experience, and Ramp Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAMP), a leading
provider of easy-to-use, shared Internet access devices, today
announced a technology partnership to cost-effectively deliver improved
Internet access speeds to small and medium size businesses. Under terms of
the agreement, MangoSoft's patent-pending web cache solution, CacheLink
will be included in Ramp's WebRamp 350e Internet access device. By
combining Ramp's Connection Optimized Link Technology with Mango's
CacheLink software, users will now be able to benefit from up to 30 times
increased performance for Internet access over analog lines.
Ramp's Connection Optimized Link Technology extends the benefits of
analog technology by combining the bandwidth of up to three regular
telephone lines and modems to deliver three times the speed of a single
connection, as well as allowing multiple users to simultaneously access
the Internet. Mango's CacheLink efficiently links the individual browser
caches in each PC on the network into a single cache pool for all systems.
CacheLink then retrieves frequently viewed web pages from the pooled-cache
on the LAN instead
of the Internet, saving both time and bandwidth. The
combined WebRamp and CacheLink solution cuts costs and improves the
performance of office PCs accessing the Internet.
"Once again Ramp has extended analog functionality by essentially
achieving broadband speeds with analog lines.' Our customers will
benefit from the addition of the CacheLink software in our WebRamp 350e
product because in many areas DSL is not immediately available, yet
customers are increasingly hungry for more bandwidth," said John
Humphreys, vice president of Ramp's access product unit.
"Additionally, CacheLink will be included with the WebRamp 350e at no
extra charge, making it a
great combination of Internet access, access controls, desktop faxing, and
Web caching."
Performance measurements show WebRamp with CacheLink delivers cached
web content, on average, up to 30 times faster than downloading new web
pages over a 56K connection. Unlike proxy
servers or Web-cache hardware, there is no need to manually reconfigure
complex browser connection settings since CacheLink configures popular
browsers automatically.
About Ramp Networks
Ramp Networks is a leading worldwide provider of high-speed Internet
access solutions. The company provides a fully scalable platform for
software and services that enables small offices to leverage
high-bandwidth Internet-based communications and applications Designed for
security, interoperability and performance, the award-winning WebRamp
product family includes analog, ISDN, IP fax, firewall and broadband
Internet access products, such as ADSL, IDSL, SDSL G.Lite and cable
solutions. Ramp's customers include small businesses, branch and
affiliate offices of major corporations. Products are available through
Internet service providers, local exchange carrier partners and through
Ramp's extensive VAR channel. Ramp Networks is headquartered in Santa
Clara, CA, with sales locations throughout the world. For more
information, visit our Web site at www.rampnet.com
or contact us at 888-726-7638 or fax 408-988-6363.
About Mangosoft, Inc.
Mangosoft, Inc. (OTC: BB: MGOF) creates software and services that make the
Internet a better place for business. Through its Mangomind® Internet File Server for Business, Mangosoft
allows its customers to connect easily and securely with remote colleagues, clients, and partners
around the world, enabling them to make smarter and faster business decisions. Encryption technology is provided by RSA Security (NASDAQ: RSAS).
FileTRUSTSM, acquired from FleetFinancial, provides secure, online file storage services.
Mangosoft's Cachelink® Web caching
software maximizes a company's existing resources, making the Internet work faster and more efficiently.
Mangosoft sells its products directly to customers as well as through a network of value-added
resellers and systems integrators. The Mangosoft Web site is http://www.mangosoft.com.
The matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements
that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on
a number of factors, including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development,
market acceptance of new products, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing,
changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in Mangosoft's most recent annual report
and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prices for Mangosoft products and services
are subject to change - check the pricing page on Mangosoft's web site for current pricing.
fileTRUST and The Business Internet File Service are servicemarks, Mangomind and Cachelink are
registered trademarks, and Mangosoft is a trademark of Mangosoft, Inc.