Propel Accelerator
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The Propel Accelerator is a web accelerator software that provides software services to single clients and ISPs. Propel software accelerates web page loading times on slow and even moderately fast Internet connections. Propel Accelerator client-server software speeds up Web browsing, e-mail and file downloads up to 5 times by using patent-pending compression, caching and connection optimization for wireless, low-speed broadband and dial-up Internet access. Also included in Propel's products is the blocking of unwanted pop-up and in-page advertising, deliver content filtering and parental controls.
[edit] Corporate History
Propel Software Corporation is one of the leading software companies in the world that develops next generation acceleration products that caters software services to Tier-1 ISPs as well as individual users. Propel was founded in November 1999 by serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Kirsch, who also founded Infoseek (acquired by The Walt Disney Corporation), Frame Technology, developer of FrameMaker (acquired by Adobe) and Mouse Systems Corporation (a pioneer in computer peripherals). The Propel team is comprised of a unique blend of experienced management team, proven technology experts, software developers, and network deployment professionals.
Since its launch in 2002, Propel Accelerator has been deployed by hundreds of ISPs and other Propel users in more than 75 countries, making available an improved Internet experience to more than 34 million subscribers. More than half of the top U.S. ISPs that offer accelerated service, such as AT&T WorldNet, BellSouth, CenturyTel, Cincinnati Bell, EarthLink, and PeoplePC Online use Propel Accelerator. The product has received critical acclaim from several leading reviewers and Internet experts from publications including CNET ("Editor's Choice"), PC World, Washington Post, ISP Planet, ZDNet, PC Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Silicon Valley's San Jose Mercury News.
[edit] Company products
Propel Accelerator - Internet Accelerator for individuals and ISPs
Propel Personal Bandwidth Manager (PBM) - Personal bandwidth management software for individual PC users that automatically prioritizes bandwidth consumption when multiple applications compete for bandwidth on users' PC
