PLATINUM technology Demonstrates New 3D Visualization Solution Leveraging Intel's Pentium III Processor.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999--

PLATINUM's 3D visualization software and services provide leading

companies with cutting-edge Internet business solutions

At Intel(R) Corporation's Pentium(R) III Processor Preview Day, PLATINUM technology (NASDAQ: PLAT) today demonstrated a new Internet-based business solution developed for Intel that leverages PLATINUM's 3D visualization software and services. This new Internet-based application is the latest example of how trailblazing organizations are using 3D visualization technology to enhance their interaction with customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. Leveraging a version of PLATINUM's Cosmo Player 3D Web-browser plug-in optimized for Intel's Pentium III processor, the solution takes advantage of the increased 3D rendering performance and improved visual fidelity that Intel's new processor architecture offers.

The launch of Intel's Pentium III processor marks a significant milestone in helping customers more fully benefit from applications leveraging 3D visualization technology, especially for the Internet. "As the Internet begins to play an even greater role in the way companies interact with their customers, the importance of having compelling visuals that entice and inform these customers grows as well," said Ted Collins, senior vice president of PLATINUM's Internet commerce division. "Increasingly, companies with cutting-edge websites are looking to 3D visualization technology as a way to give them a competitive edge. This technology is helping them attract and retain customers, and better sell products and services."

"The combination of Intel's new Pentium III processor and PLATINUM's 3D visualization software and services enables computer users to enjoy an even more realistic 3D experience," said Stan Mo, director of tools and technologies at Intel. "PLATINUM is a key part of the IT industry's movement to help computer users take greater advantage of 3D technology for business, entertainment, and education."

Intel's 3D Create-and-Share Camera Application

For Intel, PLATINUM helped develop an application that leverages interactive 3D technology to enhance customer service for the Intel Create-and-Share Camera. The 3D application enables the video conferencing camera's customers to more quickly and easily understand how to assemble and operate the camera. This interactive application is available to the customers via Intel's website and a CDROM that is included with the product. The rich content of the 3D application is best viewed with the version of PLATINUM's Cosmo Player optimized for Intel's Pentium III processor.

PLATINUM's 3D Visualization Solutions

A charter member of the Web3D Consortium, PLATINUM provides software and services that enable organizations to fully exploit the power of 3D visualization technology for the Internet and other applications. PLATINUM is enhancing its enterprise computing products, such as decision support solution PLATINUM Forest & Trees, with 3D visualization technology to help customers visualize complex processes and more easily manage vast quantities of information. In addition, PLATINUM offers award-winning 3D development and viewing products, including:

-- Cosmo Worlds - an interactive 3D web authoring and publishing

tool that brings the excitement of VRML 2.0 (Virtual Reality

Modeling Language) to websites -- Cosmo Player -- a universal VRML 2.0 viewer that lets web users

experience advanced 3D content on the web -- Cosmo PageFX -- a VRML 2.0 development tool for designing depth,

motion, and interactivity in web graphics that will grab

attention and speed response time

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About PLATINUM technology International, inc.

PLATINUM technology International, inc., headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, had 1998 revenues of $968 million. PLATINUM provides software and services that help IT organizations manage and improve the IT infrastructure. Solutions include application lifecycle, database and systems management, data warehousing, Internet commerce, and Year 2000 reengineering. For information visit http://www.platinum.com.

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