Chevron Selects eScene Networks to Provide Streaming; eScene To Help Chevron University Drastically Cut Training Costs.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000

Chevron Corporation (NASDAQ:CHV) and eScene Networks, Inc., a leading provider of advanced streaming media applications and solutions for business, today announced that Chevron University will implement eScene's robust Web-based application, StreamLine(TM) 2.0, for use in delivery of key training media. Using StreamLine 2.0, Chevron will reduce distribution costs over traditional methods as well as training inefficiencies, while distinguishing itself as a leading technology innovator.

Chevron strives to be the industry leader in safety and health performance, and to be recognized worldwide for environmental excellence. Chevron University distributes video for training in areas including; safety and environmental compliance, sales and merchandising, station management training, customer service, and service and quality. Looking to the Internet as a more efficient distribution method, Chevron University selected eScene's powerful turn-key application, StreamLine 2.0. StreamLine 2.0 will enable Chevron to publish, manage and distribute essential training videos online, while reaching its training goals more effectively and affordably.

"We looked at many alternatives, but none were as quick to implement or as easy to use as StreamLine 2.0," said Cathy Crocfer, Online Learning Coordinator at Chevron. "StreamLine 2.0 has given us a new vehicle for more effective and economical distribution of our training programs. Our customers can now access the information they want, when they want it. This is an exciting breakthrough in training and we look forward to expanding our relationship with eScene."

StreamLine 2.0 is a hosted streaming application that allows enterprise businesses like Chevron to focus on their core competencies rather than streaming complexities. StreamLine 2.0's advanced components can be easily activated to form a tailored, end-to-end streaming solution, built expressly for specific business needs. In addition, StreamLine 2.0 liberates businesses from costly investments in expensive hardware and software, the need to hire internal IT staff, and the effort associated with managing bandwidth and ongoing upgrades and support.

"Helping industry leaders like Chevron solve critical needs has been highly rewarding for eScene," said Steve Russell, CEO of eScene. "Our streaming solutions were built specifically for enterprise business initiatives. StreamLine 2.0 was designed to make streaming easy and valuable -- now the power of streaming is accessible to all businesses."

About eScene

eScene Networks is the leading provider of powerful applications and comprehensive solutions that leverage streaming media for business initiatives. StreamLine(TM), eScene's flagship product, is a robust and scalable web-based application that enables businesses to publish, manage, and distribute rich media content for corporate training, communications, marketing, and commerce. StreamLine offers the flexibility to customize a solution that will answer specific business needs and give a leading edge in the evolving market. Working with industry leaders and Fortune 2000 companies, eScene is making the promise of streaming media a reality. For more information about eScene Networks, visit www.escene.com or call 415/901-4140.

About Chevron Corp.

Chevron, headquartered in San Francisco, is a leading international energy company, operating in about 90 countries and employing about 31,000 people worldwide.