Visionael Names Richard Zambuni as Vice President of Marketing; Visionael Attracts Industry-Leading Executive.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 1999--

Visionael Prepares to Accelerate its Marketing Efforts in the

Network Knowledge Management Arena

Visionael Corporation, the market leader and pioneer in delivering proven solutions for Network Knowledge Management, today announced that it is intensifying its marketing efforts with the appointment of industry-leading executive Richard Zambuni as Vice President of Marketing.

Zambuni, a former Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Madge Networks, brings to Visionael 19 years of experience creating, positioning and establishing a host of emerging and leading technology companies. His technical marketing experience is strengthened by recent work with national and multi-national corporations that rely on technology to successfully meet their business objectives.

With Zambuni at the helm of Visionael's marketing efforts, the company is preparing to launch a new marketing offensive that will enable it to extend its leadership in the global network knowledge management market.

In his new position Zambuni is responsible for all aspects of worldwide marketing. Zambuni will lead Visionael's drive to expand its fast-growing market space by further developing the company's marketing strategy and by driving its European expansion efforts. He will report to Visionael President and CEO, Marc Jones and will join Visionael's Executive Committee, where his extensive general management and operational skills will complement the team.

"Richard's stellar professional track record and exceptional experience embodies Visionael's commitment to attract and retain the best talent available. We look forward to leveraging Richard's knowledge of developing and implementing innovative marketing plans and relationships with Global 500 organizations," said Jones. "I was fortunate to have worked with Richard at Madge, and am well aware of the caliber of his work, his commitment to excellence, and his exceptional ability to work as a team player.

"Richard has already taken a lead in driving Visionael's new corporate messaging and branding activities. The management team, the Executive committee and I extend an enthusiastic welcome to Richard."

"I am extremely excited to be able to contribute to a company that is in such a hot marketplace. Visionael Net is poised to be at the heart of any best-of-breed communications management solution," added Zambuni. "Knowledge management is emerging as an innovative approach to rapidly extending 'islands' of best practice across the enterprise. Visionael Net is the clear leader in knowledge management solutions for complex communications networks."

Zambuni comes to Visionael from The Value Engineers (TVE) in the UK, where he was Chief Operating Officer. TVE is one of the United Kingdom's premier strategic marketing and brand-development consultancy groups.

While there, he was responsible for developing marketing and implementation strategies for companies internationally such as Coca-Cola, Pace Microtechnology, Unilever, CGU (one of Europe's largest insurance companies) and the U.K. Department of Trade and Industry. Prior to TVE, Richard served as Vice President, Worldwide Marketing for Madge Networks. Before Madge, he was Chief Executive Officer of CLK, one of Europe's leading companies for marketing consultancy services.

Zambuni joins the Visionael management team, which is headed up by company President and CEO, Marc Jones. Jones' impressive experience includes President and COO of Madge, Senior Vice President of Chips & Technologies, and senior positions with the nationally known law firm of Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro, and the investment banking firm of L.F. Rothschild, Unterberg, Towbin.

About Visionael Corporation

Visionael Corporation is the market leader and pioneer in delivering intelligent and innovative software solutions for the design, deployment and operation of complex, geographically distributed enterprise and telecom networks. Visionael delivers proven network knowledge management solutions that consolidate disparate heterogeneous network data, resulting in solutions that are responsive to changing business needs.

With its award winning, data-driven graphical software products and services, Visionael provides quality solutions to organizations looking to transform their business environments through the deployment of networking initiatives. Worldwide customers include: leading Wall Street firms and telecommunications companies, government agencies, financial institutions, utilities, manufacturing companies, medical institutions, and universities.

Visionael has established a variety of strategic relationships with leading companies including: Cisco, HP, Tivoli, and Remedy, as well as leading consultants and professional service organizations.

For additional information about Visionael or Visionael Net, contact Visionael via telephone at 650/470-8920, via email at [e-mail], or visit our web site at http://www.visionael.com. Visionael is headquartered in Palo Alto, and maintains regional sales and support offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Paris, France. It also has seven additional offices in the United States and Europe.

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