ePresence, Inc. Announces NASDAQ Ticker Symbol Change From BNYN to EPRE.

Business/Technology Editors

WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2000

ePresence, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPRE) announced today that its NASDAQ trading symbol has been changed from BNYN to EPRE effective immediately. In addition, at the recent annual meeting of Stockholders, the Shareholders approved the legal name change of the company from Banyan Systems Incorporated to ePresence, Inc., a name that better represents its business strategy as a well-funded, highly focused e-services company.

About ePresence, Inc.

ePresence, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPRE) is a market leader in delivering e-services based on leading-edge Internet technology. Headquartered in Westboro, Mass., the Company's e-services division, ePresence Solutions, specializes in providing Internet-based solutions that facilitate highly personalized relationships with customers, business partners and employees. Leveraging expertise in customer-centric, web-based technologies, ePresence's consultants, partners and methodologies help companies address new e-business models, expand business channels and drive growth. ePresence Ventures focuses on acquiring and investing in companies that complement its e-services business. ePresence also owns a 40% equity position in Switchboard, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBD), a leading Internet-based local merchant network interconnecting customers, merchants and national advertisers. For more information visit http://www.epresence.com or call 1-800-222-6926.