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BOSTON

(BUSINESS WIRE)

Oct. 3, 2000

InfoTrends Research Group, Inc. today announced that Mark Viken, president of the Personal Network Solutions Company (PNSC) of Sony Consumer Electronics, will be the keynote speaker at ImageScape (TM) 2000 - "New Frontiers in Digital Sight and Sound," during Fall Comdex in Las Vegas. This fifth annual press demo and champagne breakfast buffet takes place from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Mark Viken's role as president of Sony's PNS company spans the Digital Imaging and VAIO (Video Audio Integrated Operation) divisions, and technologies such as i.LINK. He is also the task force leader for Sony's Memory Stick media initiatives. Prior to his current role, Viken directed Sony Electronics' business development and marketing of camcorders, digital cameras, and digital imaging services, as vice president of the Digital Imaging Division. Prior to that, he was instrumental in establishing Sony's leading market position in the portable audio business as senior vice president of Personal Audio/Video Marketing. "The theme `New Frontiers in Digital Sight and Sound' is timely, given today's tremendous advances in media content." says Kristy Holch, principal at InfoTrends Research Group, Inc. "In focusing on this theme, few companies come to mind more often than Sony, which has shown such leadership in the convergence of audio/visual and IT technologies." For more information on ImageScape 2000 - "New Frontiers in Digital Sight and Sound" visit the InfoTrends Web site at www.infotrends-rgi.com and follow the "ImageScape Press Events" link.

Live Demos and Displays

Ample time is scheduled for viewing tabletop displays of the very latest technical developments and for networking with leading industry and media representatives. Sponsors are expected to announce or debut numerous next-generation products and services relating to digital media. Sponsors include: ActivePhoto, Adobe Systems, Agilent Technologies, Altamira, AOL "You've Got Pictures", Applied Science Fiction, ArcSoft, Equilibrium, Ezonics Corporation, ez prints, FlashPoint, Fujifilm USA, IBM Hard Disk Drives, Jasc Software, Kodak, Lexmark International, LizardTech, LookThatUp, NewHeights Software, Nikon, Ofoto, Olympus America, PhotoLoft, PhotoPoint.com, PictureIQ Corporation, Pixami, Raindrop Geomagic, ScanSoft, Shutterfly, Snapfish, Sony Electronics, SpotLife, Surveyor, TeVeo, Ulead Systems, UMAX Technologies, Yahoo! Photos, and Zing.

Event Schedule:

7:30 a.m. Press Registration, Hot Breakfast Buffet, Networking Opportunities 8:00 a.m. Welcome, Market Overview, Announcements 8:10 a.m. Keynote Presentation 8:25 a.m. Panel Discussion 8:55 a.m. Tabletop Browsing and Networking 11:30 a.m. End of Event

Sponsorships Available

Vendors interested in participating in this event should contact Matt O'Keefe of InfoTrends Research Group at (617) 859-0300 ext. 15 or mokeefe@infotrends-rgi.com for additional details.

Press Reservations

ImageScape events typically attract 200 to 300 top-tier press and media representatives along with over 40 leading technology vendors. Financial analysts and investors will also be on hand to take note of the highlighted products and services. Members of the press who wish to reserve a seat at this free event or to submit questions for the panel should contact Lisa Christopher of FutureWorks at 408-428-0895 ext. 106, or lisa@future-works.com. You can also RSVP on-line by going directly to: http://www.infotrends-rgi.com/imagescape2000/comdexrsvp.html. Please provide FULL contact information.

About InfoTrends

InfoTrends Research Group, Inc. (www.infotrends-rgi.com) is the leading market research and consulting firm for digital imaging technologies and markets. With the largest number of analysts dedicated solely to digital imaging, InfoTrends offers the most focused coverage of this rapidly evolving market. InfoTrends helps its worldwide clientele improve the effectiveness of their strategic planning by providing valuable tools for intelligent decision-making, including forecasts, end user research, product analysis, and market trend tracking. Research is available through standalone reports, custom consulting and through the following subscription advisory services: Image Scanning Trends(TM), Digital Photography Trends(TM) and Internet Imaging Trends(TM), available in hard copy and online format. InfoTrends is committed to promoting market growth and development through ImageScape(TM), the foremost press and media event series for the digital imaging industry, and through its industry conferences.

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