Conectron Teams with Mirror Image to Provide More Comprehensive Content Delivery Solution

Offers Unique Origin-to-Edge-to-End Solution for Content Delivery

MIAMI, Fla. and WOBURN, Mass., April 2, 2002 -- Conectron, Inc., an Internet Software Vendor and developer of innovative Web-based solutions, and Mirror Image® Internet, an innovative provider of distributed Web and content delivery services and subsidiary of Xcelera Inc. (AMEX: XLA), announced today that Conectron has joined Mirror Images Global Alliance Partner (GAP) program as a Channel Reseller partner. As a GAP member, Conectron is teaming with Mirror Image to provide one of the first Origin-to-Edge-to-End solutions for content delivery -- BackPage from the Edge.

BackPage from the Edge combines Mirror Images instaContent® Global Distribution Services and global Content Access Point (CAP) network with the Conectron BackPage software to provide Web sites with unsurpassed speed, scalability and control and customers with a reliable and unparalleled online experience. This comprehensive solution offers a faster, more complete approach to content delivery by optimizing end-user satisfaction while reducing infrastructure costs and improving revenue opportunities.

Adding Mirror Images state-of-the-art technology to the Conectron BackPage software makes BackPage from the Edge the ideal solution for e-Businesses that want to improve the end users experience by accelerating content across the last mile without investing in additional hardware," said Dr. Fernando Valverde, CEO of Conectron. Our partnership with Mirror Image creates the opportunity for both companies to deliver the best overall content delivery strategy available on the market."

Teaming with Conectron reinforces Mirror Images commitment to providing customers with an unparalleled Internet experience," said Bill Przbylinski, VP of Global Sales for Mirror Image. Combining our innovative content distribution offering with the Conectron BackPage software enables customers to benefit from a more comprehensive solution that improves online experience and increases Web reliability while offering seamless Internet operations."

How does BackPage from the Edge Work?
BackPage from the Edge uses Mirror Images instaContent service to place and store content at the CAP network, closer to millions of users around the world. When a user requests content, the instaContent service reliably delivers it to the edge of the Internet. From there, the Conectron BackPage technology automatically accelerates the selected content across the last mile by transparently pre-downloading it to the users browser during idle bandwidth periods.

Conectron will sell this bundled solution through its Channel Partners and global distribution network.

About Mirror Images Global Alliance Partner (GAP) Program
Mirror Images Global Alliance Partner (GAP) program extends the benefits of a powerful content delivery platform to customers worldwide. By joining the GAP program, partners are able to leverage Mirror Images patented technology and distributed Web and content delivery services to enhance their product offerings, generate additional revenue opportunities and build stronger relationships with new and existing customers. In turn, partners will be able to help customers improve end-user satisfaction, increase revenue opportunities and reduce infrastructure expenses while expanding Web capabilities. Various levels of customized partnership opportunities are available to meet the different needs of systems integrators, hosting companies, consultants and enterprise providers. For more information on Mirror Images GAP program, please visit http://www.mirror-image.com/gap.

About Mirror Image Internet
Mirror Image Internet, an innovative provider of distributed Web and content delivery services, offers an unparalleled Internet experience by consistently delivering fast and reliable content regardless of location or demand. With the only enterprise-class Internet infrastructure dedicated to global content delivery, Mirror Image is able to create business value for enterprises, content providers and service providers in the form of increased revenue opportunities, reduced infrastructure costs and improved customer satisfaction. Principally owned by Xcelera Inc. (AMEX: XLA), Mirror Image serves customers and partners through its corporate headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts. For additional information, please visit http://www.mirror-image.com.

About Conectron, Inc.
Conectron, Inc. is a leading-edge Internet Software Vendor (ISV) and developer of innovative web-based technologies, software applications and solutions. The company, located in Miami, Florida, was founded on the vision of a two-sided Web page as an innovative solution to the Internet's limitations concerning speed and web site navigation. Conectrons core product - Conectron BackPage -- is a breakthrough new software that glues" Web pages together to accelerate content across the last-mile, enhance Web site performance, and provide Web sites with unparalleled content control and flexibility through easy-to-use content management tools. Conectron is actively recruiting Channel Partners. For additional information, please visit http://www.conectron.com.

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