David,
Why do you believe that Earthlink signed a deal with TSSW to package NetOptimizer with the company's premium internet package? What specific steps would you like the company to take to improve its business?
See release below:
TSSW : TOUCHSTONE SOFTWARE (OTC:BB)
TouchStone Software Announces Agreement with EarthLink to Include CheckIt(R) NetOptimizer in Premium Internet Access Package
Fine-tuning Software Can Increase Internet Throughput By Up to 100%
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- TouchStone Software Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: TSSW), a leading developer of innovative software to help people use complex technologies, today announced an agreement with EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) to bundle its award-winning CheckIt NetOptimizer Internet performance maximizer with the EarthLink TotalAccess(TM) Gold premium Internet access package.
CheckIt NetOptimizer optimizes and troubleshoots users' Internet connections and modems for maximum performance. NetOptimizer uses its unique technology to fine-tune the user's Internet connection -- maximizing connection speeds and accelerating everything users do on the Internet. TouchStone's in-house testing of the product has shown NetOptimzier can consistently increase Internet throughput by as much as 100%.
"NetOptimizer is the only software product that actually increases Internet throughput," said Pierre Narath, Chairman, President and CEO of TouchStone Software Corporation. "We've also taken the guesswork out of troubleshooting a modem to help users find and fix problems instantly."
"We chose NetOptimzer because it will help all of our users enjoy enhanced Internet performance," said Bob Johnson, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for EarthLink. "NetOptimizer increases the value of TotalAccess Gold to our customers."
More than 65% of Internet users access the Web using comparatively slow analog modems, and many are confused by PC communications in general. Therefore, TouchStone created a product combining Internet optimization and modem troubleshooting to appeal to a large number of Web enthusiasts.
NetOptimizer speeds up Internet surfing, downloading, searching, gaming and chatting. The product's Internet tune-up is the only program on the market that optimizes modem, port and Windows settings for maximum efficiency and speed, increasing throughput and download speeds on all analog modems.
About CheckIt(R) NetOptimizer
CheckIt NetOptimizer optimizes and troubleshoots users' Internet connections and modems for maximum performance. NetOptimizer has earned awards and accolades from WINDOWS Magazine, PC World, Computer Shopper, PC Magazine and many other publications. NetOptimizer is included in TouchStone's CheckIt 98 Diagnostic Suite or available as a stand-alone product. Both products are available at major retail chains or through TouchStone's web site at www.touchstonesoftware.com .
About TouchStone Software
TouchStone Software Corporation is a leading developer of innovative software designed to help people use complex technologies. The company's products, which include CheckIt 98, CheckIt Diagnostic Suite, CheckIt NetOptimizer, and FastMove!, are distributed worldwide through the retail, VAR, distributor, direct and OEM sales channels. TouchStone's corporate headquarters are located at 1538 Turnpike Street North Andover, MA 01845 with a branch office in Europe located at Sonnenstrasse 26B 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany. Additional information about TouchStone Software is available at www.touchstonesoftware.com .
(Note:This release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding product development schedules, sales of products in the future, return to profitability, financial position and growth plans. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from these statements or current trends. Investors should refer to TouchStone's 1998 10-KSH and first quarter 1999 10-QSB for a fuller description of risk factors.)
About TotalAccess Gold
The TotalAccess Gold 2.0 package includes new software and services as a premium add-on to EarthLink's standard TotalAccess dial-up accounts and ISDN connections. The Gold package provides new toll-free priority technical support, an extra email box and a quarterly software CD-ROM. Gold can be added to any normal TotalAccess dial-up or ISDN account for an additional $9.95 per month. For more information about TotalAccess Gold, call 800-395-8425 or visit earthlink.net .
About EarthLink Network
EarthLink Network is the world's largest independent Internet service provider. Through a full range of innovative access and hosting services, the company makes the Internet relevant and productive to hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Pasadena, EarthLink provides local access to thousands of communities internationally from more than 1,100 points of presence. Additional service and pricing information is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net .
For more information, contact Rich West of Touchstone Software Corporation, 978-686-6468, or rich_west@unicore.com, or Doug C. Takano of EarthLink Network, Inc., 626-296-5737, or dtakano@corp.earthlink.net, or Steve Simon of S&S Public Relations, 847-955-0700, or steve@sspr.com, for TouchStone Software Corporation. |
