Insignia's Accelerated Jeode Technology Licensed by TeleVideo for TeleCLIENT Windows-Based Terminals.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2000

Insignia Solutions(R) (Nasdaq:INSGY), the leading provider of accelerated Java(TM) solutions for Internet appliances and embedded devices, announced today that TeleVideo(R), Inc. (OTCBB:TELV), a pioneer in network computing, has licensed Insignia's accelerated Jeode(TM) platform to Java-enable TeleVideo's Windows-based terminals and Internet appliances. The Televideo devices are powered by the Windows CE operating system and a National Semiconductor x86-compatible processor.

The Jeode platform is an accelerated software implementation of the PersonalJava(TM) and EmbeddedJava(TM) specifications tailored for Internet appliances and embedded devices. Jeode technology provides the TeleVideo devices with all the benefits of Java technology, including the ability to run Java-based applications, which are becoming increasingly popular in the markets TeleVideo serves.

"We're delighted that TeleVideo has selected our accelerated Jeode technology to Java-enable its Windows-based terminals and Internet appliances," said Steve Cobb, senior vice president of sales with Insignia Solutions. "The Jeode platform provides the ideal combination of speed and robustness in a small memory footprint that limited-memory devices, such as TeleVideo's products, require."

"Java-based applications support is becoming increasingly important to our customers," said J.K. Yum, vice president & chief technology officer of TeleVideo, Inc. "Accelerated Java application performance and robust application behavior are key to providing this type of functionality in our terminals and Internet appliances. Insignia paces the industry in delivering superior performance and reliability in constrained memory environments."

TeleVideo, Inc.

Founded in 1975, TeleVideo, Inc. is a pioneer in network computing. With over 25 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and marketing thin-client Windows-based terminals and Internet appliances, TeleVideo has played an integral role in network computing. In 2000, the company merged with Promise Engineering, Inc. to offer a more diverse product line in the field of mobile electronics while continuing to forge new ground in delivering thin-client solutions.

Jeode Platform

The Jeode platform is Insignia's accelerated software implementation of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW) PersonalJava and EmbeddedJava specifications tailored for Internet appliances and embedded devices. At the core of the Jeode platform is the first independently-developed "Sun Authorized Virtual Machine," the Jeode Embedded Virtual Machine(TM) (EVM(TM)), an accelerated runtime engine that delivers an optimal balance of performance and responsiveness in a smaller memory footprint. Using a proprietary technique called dynamic adaptive compilation, the Jeode EVM can execute Java applications on average six times faster than interpretive VMs in roughly the same amount of memory.

Key attributes include:

-- A full-featured software implementation compatible with Sun's PersonalJava
and EmbeddedJava specifications

-- Industry leading accelerated performance and efficient memory utilization

-- Configurability and tunability to meet the diverse needs of Internet
appliance and embedded device developers

-- A turn-key software solution already ported and tested on popular
RTOS/processor combinations

-- World class support, training, consulting, customization and development
tools

The Jeode platform is designed to run with a wide range of operating systems and target processors. It currently supports operating systems such as Windows CE (including the Pocket PC version), Windows NT Embedded, Windows NT, VxWorks, ITRON, Nucleus and Linux, and processors such as MIPS, ARM, Intel x86, PowerPC and Hitachi SH-3 and SH-4.

Insignia Solutions

Insignia Solutions is the leading provider of accelerated Java software solutions that dynamically optimize the use of available system resources. Insignia's patent-pending virtual machine technology is licensed by such leading companies as BSQUARE Corporation (Nasdaq: BSQR), Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ), eMachines, Inc. (Nasdaq:EEEE), Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq:ELON), Fujtisu PC, Gemstar/TV Guide (Nasdaq:GMST), Intel Corporation (Nasdaq:INTC), Lineo, Inc., Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT) Olivetti Lexikon, Philips Semiconductor (NYSE:PHG), Phoenix Technologies (Nasdaq:PTEC), Quantum Corporation (NYSE:DSS)(NYSE:HDD), RAVISENT Technologies (Nasdaq:RVST), Victor Data Systems (a subsidiary of JVC) and Wyse Technology, Inc.. Insignia Solutions is publicly-held with headquarters in Fremont, Calif., and its main R&D facilities in High Wycombe, England. Sales and marketing departments are located in Fremont and High Wycombe. For additional information on Insignia and its products, call 800/848-7677 in the United States, [phone] in Europe, [phone] in Japan or visit the company's website at http://www.insignia.com.

Note to Editors: Insignia and Insignia Solutions are registered trademarks and Jeode, Embedded Virtual Machine and EVM are trademarks of Insignia Solutions, Inc. Sun, Java, EmbeddedJava, and PersonalJava are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include the anticipated timing of product releases, the expected customer demand for existing and new products, the expected revenue from product sales, the growth of the market for the company's products, and the market demand for the Jeode platform. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that the company will be able to market and support the Jeode product or that such product will be accepted by customers. The company's business is subject to a variety of other risks and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, rapid technological changes in the industry, increased competition, and timely introduction and customer acceptance of the Company's products. These and other risks and uncertainties are further described in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and will be described from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.