Amnis Systems - Formerly Optivision - Selected by DaimlerChrysler for Streaming Video Application.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2001

Amnis Network Attached Video Products to Be Deployed

for Broadband Communications and Training

Amnis Systems, Inc., (formerly Optivision, Inc.), a leading global provider of networked streaming video products, today announced that DaimlerChrysler has selected the Amnis network attached video products for use in its broadband corporate network. The worldwide broadband network will support full-motion, broadcast-quality video multicasts of live or pre-recorded communications from DaimlerChrysler headquarters to multiple worldwide sites.

"We are truly impressed with the broadcast quality and network compatibility of the Amnis product line," commented Frank Brune, Director of Information Technology of DaimlerChrysler's IT group. "So often one hears the phrase `plug and play' used incorrectly, as many network devices require significant debugging time to operate properly. But with Amnis products we achieve both IP network compatibility and broadcast quality MPEG streaming video capability in an easily configurable platform."

DaimlerChrysler has the infrastructure available to accommodate Amnis' network attached systems with its Cisco Catalyst 5000-powered network. For one of its first transmissions, DaimlerChrysler has selected a manufacturing plant in Brazil, to which the company can send management updates, education and information on how to install or assemble the company's products. The company will transmit multi-cast MPEG-2 streaming video to the site with the Ethernet compliant NAC(TM)-3003 live streaming server. The video streams are received at multiple locations in the plant with NAC-4001 network attached receivers, which produce video and audio outputs and distribute the signal to a series of television monitors in various manufacturing areas throughout the plant.

"We are very excited by this design win," said Michael Liccardo, President and CEO of Amnis Systems, Inc. "We are proving that streaming MPEG video over IP based enterprise networks is a viable application today, and one that is ready for major global companies to use."

Amnis Systems' network attached streaming media systems provide essential network infrastructure -- hardware and software -- for broadcast-quality streaming video applications. The interoperable components are optimized for network attached streaming video applications and enable enterprises to transmit, receive, play, and record live and stored video content that meets both the Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-1 and MPEG-2 industry standards, without requiring costly modifications to network infrastructure. Amnis' modular plug-and-play platform allows fast deployment and offers organizations the scalable tool they need to easily exploit the full potential of their existing broadband networks to enable a full range of collaborative multimedia applications, including distance learning, corporate communications, content distribution, e-commerce, telemedicine, and surveillance.

About DaimlerChrysler (DCX)

DaimlerChrysler (DCX) common shares are traded on the New York and Frankfurt stock exchanges as well as 19 other major stock exchanges worldwide. With a combined history of over 200 years, DaimlerChrysler is a leading automotive, transportation and services company, with its car, truck, train, aerospace and financial services businesses all ranked at or near the top of their respective industries. During 2001, DaimlerChrysler will be focusing on the expansion of the joint venture in China, as well as on setting the stage for a greater presence in Asia. For more information please visit http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/homepage/homepage_e.htm.

About the Optivision Network Attached Video Solution

The Optivision product line offers a set of network attached, streaming media components that fully support industry standards. This permits easy implementation for a broad range of high-quality MPEG streaming media applications in a variety of network environments. High-quality video is supported by MPEG compression with variable bit rates from 56Kb/s to 15Mb/s for customer choice of video quality. Both LAN and WAN environments are supported with industry standards such as IP/Ethernet, ATM, Gigabit Ethernet, and T1 network interfaces.

About Amnis Systems Inc. (formerly Optivision, Inc.)

Amnis Systems Inc. (OTCBB: AMNM) is the dominant market leader in the networked streaming video market. The company develops, manufactures and delivers MPEG network video products for high-quality video creation, management and distribution worldwide both directly and through leading industry partners. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Amnis products are used in diverse applications such as distance learning, corporate training, video courier services, telemedicine, surveillance and visual collaboration. For more information about Amnis Systems Inc., visit www.amnisinc.com or visit www.optivision.com, or phone [phone].

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