Digital Island Announces Diamond Multimedia and Platinum Technology as New Customers.

HONOLULU, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 1999--

--High-Technology Companies Clear Hurdles for Electronic Software

Distribution to Benefit Customers Worldwide via Digital

Island's Intelligent Network--

Digital Island, a leading provider of global E-business solutions, announced today the addition of two new customers, Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIMD) and PLATINUM technology (Nasdaq:PLAT).

Aware of the acute delays experienced by end users downloading crucial software tools and updates, both companies chose Digital Island's intelligent network to deliver higher levels of reliability compared to the congested public Internet. Customers of Diamond Multimedia and PLATINUM technology throughout Asia, Europe and South America can now enjoy reliable, quick and consistent downloads of software products.

"Digital Island's innovation and world-class support help our customers retain and acquire end users by ensuring a satisfying online experience," said Ruann Ernst, president and CEO of Digital Island. "Electronic software distribution is still in its infancy, and companies that can dominate this marketplace early on gain an enormous advantage. By outsourcing these applications to us, Diamond Multimedia and PLATINUM technology are passing along immediate and long-term benefits to their customers."

Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (http://diamondmm.com) is a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, providing advanced products that enable desktop computer users to create, access and experience compelling new media content from their PC's and through the Internet. Products include the Rio series of Internet audio appliances, the Stealth and Viper(R) series of video accelerators, the Monster series of 3D gaming accelerators, the Fire series of professional graphics accelerators, the Supra(R) series of modems, and the HomeFree line of home networking products. In addition to vastly improving the online experience for Diamond's customers, Digital Island has ensured the consistency of Diamond's corporate image by centralizing content management of all Web sites.

PLATINUM technology (http://www .platinum.com) provides software products and consulting services that help Global 10,000 companies manage and improve their IT infrastructure. With Digital Island's network, PLATINUM can now provide an even higher service level to its worldwide customers and increase the speed of Internet interaction to enhance the customer's online experience. Digital Island's network is now distributing PLATINUM's software and software-related maintenance services, thus providing its expanding global audience with a significant time-to-market advantage.

Digital Island(R), a leading innovator of global IP network services, provides multinational corporations with a sustainable competitive advantage. Through the integration of applications, patented technologies and an intelligent network, Digital Island accelerates the deployment of E-business solutions to local markets worldwide. Founded in 1995, the privately held company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. http://www.di gisle.net.

Digital Island is a registered trademark of Digital Island, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Editors' Note: Background information and digital photo files on Digital Island can be found in the Digital Island Virtual Press Room, http://www.digisle.net/news/vpr, user name: media, password: access.