BMW and 3M Select ONE TOUCH Systems as Provider of Interactive Distance Learning Solution; Industry Giants To Incorporate ONE TOUCH Systems' Interactive Technology For Comprehensive Training Solution.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 1996--ONE TOUCH Systems, Inc., a privately held Silicon Valley company and the leading provider of interactive distance learning systems, today announced BMW of North America, Inc. and 3M (Minnesota, Mining & Manufacturing), have purchased the ONE TOUCH system to enhance the interactive communication capabilities of their business television networks.

BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW of NA) will utilize the ONE TOUCH system to more effectively relay information to its dealers and customers. The ONE TOUCH system will be a strategic element of the BMW NA communications network, connecting more than 350 dealerships across the U.S., for training programs, news announcements, national dealer meetings, product and technical updates. In addition, BMW of NA will also be able to communicate with customers by using this technology to involve them in such activities as interactive focus groups, forums and "town hall" discussions.

"BMW of North America is committed to consistently providing the best, most cost effective tools and technology available in our industry. With the new ONE TOUCH training solution we are able to deliver an improved dealer communications system, making training more accessible and reducing dealership costs across the U.S.," said Kevin Clark, manager of professional services for BMW of NA. "We've made an investment in our employees and it goes without saying that this investment will carry across to our customers."

The implementation of ONE TOUCH's interactive distance learning technology will allow companies like BMW and 3M to effectively reduce their products' time to market by enabling more of their employees to learn new technologies faster.

3M, a manufacturer of more than 50,000 innovative products, will utilize the ONE TOUCH system to link over 175 world wide sites to their Host studio in St. Paul, Minnesota. The interactive global broadcasts train students on corporate issues, helping employees around the world to become aligned with overall corporate goals and initiatives. The on-going goal of this program will be focused on advancing customer and distributor training and communications. The ONE TOUCH system will be utilized as a corporate tool for all divisions to address their individual needs.

"3M has always prided itself on our employees' ability to successfully produce innovative products that fulfill our customers' needs," said Bob Satterstrom, executive producer of network management of 3M. "The ONE TOUCH system is a tremendous asset, bringing large groups of geographically dispersed employees together to train and share information, which helps us achieve our ultimate goal of high customer satisfaction."

ONE TOUCH Systems, Inc.

ONE TOUCH Systems is the leading provider of interactive distance learning systems for corporate, government and education video networks. ONE TOUCH designs, develops, manufactures and markets unique training solutions which allow for the delivery of real-time interactive training from an instructor to multiple remote sites. Currently over 100,000 ONE TOUCH keypads are in use in thousands of remote classrooms. Installation sites now span several continents, and the company's international presence is rapidly growing.

Components of the ONE TOUCH system work together to create an environment that mirrors the traditional classroom. The ONE TOUCH system includes: the ONE TOUCH Host/Instructor computer and custom software giving instructors immediate access to each individual student; microphone-equipped Response Keypads furnishing each student with an audio and data link back to the instructor; a custom Phone Controller managing incoming calls from remote sites to the instructor; the remote Site Controller coordinating voice and data transmission between the Host and remote sites; and, ONE TOUCH software tools allowing course preparation and results analysis of interactive distance learning sessions.

ONE TOUCH is headquartered at 40 Airport Parkway, San Jose, California 95110. ONE TOUCH can be reached by telephone at [phone], by fax at [phone], or by World Wide Web at: http://www.onetouch.com. -0-

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