| PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1998 SkyCache, Inc. CONTACT: SKYCACHE TEAMS WITH RAVE COMPUTER ASSOCIATION TO SUPPLY RELIABLE SYSTEMS HARDWARE TO CUSTOMERS Laurel, MD (August 5, 1998) - SkyCache Inc., the nation's premier high-speed, satellite data delivery company revolutionizing the Internet, has teamed with Rave Systems of Rave Computer Association, Inc., a leading distributor of new, used, and remanufactured Sun/ SPARC-based workstations and servers, to provide custom-built Rave DT-5 units to its domestic and international customers. "We were impressed with Rave's service and responsiveness to our ISP needs at DIGEX, and today, they continue to show the same dependability and professionalism for SkyCache," stated Doug Humphrey, President and Chief Executive Officer of SkyCache. Rave Systems DT-5 series are being built to SkyCache's specifications to form the basis of SkyCache's customer site equipment. With this system, customers receive the reliability and flexibility of Sun Microsystems SPARC 5 motherboard and power supply, Sun's MicroSPARC-II technology, compatibility with all Sun hardware and software, plus SkyCache's exclusive code and technical support. "SkyCache is an exciting company whose unique combination of cutting edge technology and industry knowledge and experience are taking the Internet industry by storm," comments Fredrick Darter, President of Rave Computer Association. "We look forward to assisting SkyCache in providing its customers the best systems solution available." SkyCache, in combination with open standards cache solutions from companies such as Network Appliance (www.netapp.com/NASDAQ: NTAP) and Cobalt Microsystems (www.cobaltmicro.com), improves Internet bandwidth utilization and increases end-user web performance, allowing ISPs to add on more customers with existing leased line capacity and deliver substantially faster web page response times. About SkyCache SkyCache is devoted to the implementation of high-speed datacasting systems, finding application in the movement of digital audio and video data streams, World Wide Web content, and the synchronization of distributed data systems. The corporation is headquartered in Laurel, MD and founded by Internet pioneer Doug Humphrey. Humphrey is also the founder of DIGEX, Inc., a 1991 basement startup ISP that was sold for $150 million to Intermedia Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICIX) in 1997. Additional information on SkyCache services is available at www.skycache.com. "SkyCache" and its logo are trademarked throughout the world. About Rave Computer Association, Inc. Rave Computer Association, Inc. is an ISO-9002 certified company based in Michigan, located at 36960 Metro Court, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Since its inception in 1988, Rave Computer has established itself as a leading international distributor of new, used, and remanufactured Sun/ SPARC-based workstations and servers. Rave Computer also manufactures its own family of cost-effective, custom configured SPARC-based systems. Each Rave System is built and supported with quality components inside and out, certified engineers, and an inherent set of value-added benefits. More information about Rave Computer Associates, Inc. can be found on their web site at www.rave.net. # # # |
