COMDEX/Fall '98 to Become One of the Largest Pay-Per-View Streaming Media Events Ever.

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1998--

VStream Poised to Deliver First-Time Consumer Internet Access to

the World's Largest Technology Event

Reaching new heights in Internet commerce, VStream Incorporated, a company redefining streaming for corporate communications, is set to rival pay-per-view records by streaming content for COMDEX/Fall '98 over the Web.

For the first time in the history of COMDEX, all aspects of the technology conference will be available to customers in an easy to access, streaming video format. By extending the value of the conference beyond the time-limited week of the actual event, customers can now expand their participation in the educational programming by accessing those sessions and speakers they couldn't see in Las Vegas in the convenience of their home or office.

"By offering consumers Internet access to COMDEX's hundreds of hours of keynote speeches and technology sessions, VStream has secured a place in history as provider of one of the largest pay-per-view streaming media events ever," said Paul Berberian, president of VStream. "This achievement not only validates streaming as a strategic communications tool, but also marks a new era for COMDEX -- for the first time ever, consumers will have the opportunity to experience this event in its entirety."

Each year, COMDEX/Fall presents the world's largest and most influential information technology event. The event, being held Nov. 16-20 in Las Vegas, will host more than 2,400 exhibiting companies, over 10,000 new product launches and 220,000 resellers and corporate decision makers.

The COMDEX/Fall '98 Conference will feature industry experts in over 100 conferences, focusing on real solutions to leverage technology investments, build a networking infrastructure, implement an Internet and intranet strategy, and other critical business areas.

This on-demand playback service provided by VStream will not be available prior to or during COMDEX/Fall '98. It will only be available on a subscription basis starting Dec. 1.

VStream built this unique COMDEX playback solution using Microsoft Windows Media Technologies, which provide: -0-

--   the highest-quality streaming media for the best user experience;
--   a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform for building streaming
     applications for business; and
--   a universal player for convenient access to the most multimedia
     content.

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"VStream has been a leader in delivering streaming services with Windows Media Technologies for both Internet and intranet applications," said Gary Schare, Lead Product Manager, Microsoft Corp. "VStream offers Windows Media Technologies customers controlled, measurable delivery of audio and video coupled with outstanding 24-hour technical support."

Subscriptions

Subscriptions provide users access to all sessions of COMDEX/Fall '98's Technology Conference, e-Business Program and InFocus Program. Keynote, PowerPanel and SuperSessions are also included in the subscription price. Subscriptions are reasonably priced and based on the length of time the video content is available, ranging from one day to six months. Subscriptions may be renewed or extended at any time over the Web and include toll-free customer assistance and technical support to assure viewer satisfaction.

How to Register

Subscription registration began Oct. 28 at www.vstream.com/comdex. During COMDEX/Fall '98, interested parties can register at VStream and Microsoft's sales booths in the lobbies of the Hilton and Sands hotels or VStream's exhibit in the Las Vegas Convention Center. All registered users will receive an email reminder when the content is available for viewing on Dec. 1.

Technical Requirements

Users wishing to access COMDEX/Fall '98 on the Web will need to meet the following technical requirements: -0-

--   Computer with sound card and speakers
--   Minimum Internet access of 14.4 kbps for audio and 28.8 kbps for
     video
--   Microsoft Windows Media Player, available free at
     http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/download/default.asp

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About VStream

VStream provides premier outsource services in streaming multimedia content over the Internet or corporate intranets. Founded in April 1997 and based in Boulder, VStream enables controlled and measurable broadcasting and on-demand access to video and audio information over the Internet and corporate intranets.

Unique features of VStream's service include vast capacity, superior reliability, controlled delivery, tracking mechanisms, and detailed reporting and billing procedures. For more information, call 800/VStream or visit www.vstream.com.

About ZD Events

ZD Events is the world's leading producer of information technology events, with products ranging from the IT industry's largest exhibitions to renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. It brings together the high-profile, high-impact COMDEX and WINDOWS WORLD brands with the educational focus and depth of NetWorld+Interop, Seybold Seminars and other leading industry events.

ZD Events serves more than 5,000 exhibiting companies and two million attendees through over 50 events in 18 countries. These events have revolutionized the way computers are bought, sold and distributed. ZD Events is the events group of Ziff-Davis.