America Online Services Company President Ted Leonsis presents keynote address at revolutionary World Wide Web conference; Leonsis will discuss "The Future of Online Services" at InterAct '96.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 1996 -- InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, today announced the addition of Ted Leonsis as a keynote speaker. America Online Services Company President Ted Leonsis will address InterAct participants on his vision of the future in online services. Leonsis' success and experience with America Online will also be addressed.

"I look forward to attending and speaking at InterAct '96," said Leonsis, president of America Online. "Events like InterAct '96 are bringing businesses one step closer to understanding and valuing the importance of online services."

Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, sponsored by Stratus Computers, Inc. (NYSE:SRA), InfoWorld, and Time Magazine will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: online presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats.

"We are honored to have Ted Leonsis, a well-respected industry luminary participating in InterAct '96," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "Mr. Leonsis joins our growing list of presenters who bring tremendous expertise, knowledge and vision to the event. Leonsis will deliver new and exciting ideas online to a worldwide audience. Participants will be able to interact with key decision makers who are shaping the future of computing."

Virtual Presenters

Ted Leonsis is president of America Online (AOL), the leading online service for consumers. Leonsis is responsible for content, marketing, corporate development and new media opportunities, and oversees interactive programming, advertising, transactions and product marketing for both AOL and Global Network Navigator (GNN), AOL's Internet-only service. Previously, Leonsis was president and founder of Redgate Communications Corporation, a leading new media marketing company, which was sold to America Online in 1994.

During his career, Leonsis founded and launched six personal computers magazine, the world's first all-digital multimedia service called Interactive Information Networks, and En Passant, a digital CD-ROM shopping program. Leonsis was named one of the 12 Chivas Regal Entrepreneurs of the Year in 1989 and one of the 200 Global Leaders of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 1992. He has authored three books, including "Blue Magic," an insider's view of the launch of the IBM PC.

Unlike any other conference, attendees can organize their business day around InterAct '96 show activities by using the Intelligent Navigator. The Intelligent Navigator enables attendees to create a customized track of seminars, exhibits and other activities that fit into their daily work schedule. For example, an attendee can schedule a keynote speaker to appear on their desktop at a specific time of the day. The Intelligent Navigator also serves as an effective method for vendors to collect well-qualified leads for potential prospects.

InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, will welcome thousands of attendees and companies online on April 23. Partners, vendors, attendees, press, and analysts can access additional information at http://www.InterAct96.com or [e-mail]. For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589. InterAct '96, where minds meet, is a development project from InfoWorld, Stratus Computers, Inc, and Time Magazine.

CONTACT: Francois Gossieaux Jane Hiscock

Stratus Computer, Inc. Neva Group, Inc.

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