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Wyse Connections From Eicon Technology - DIVA T/A PC Card ISDN Modem to Support Wyse Winterm Thin-Client Terminals AUGUST 5, 1999 MONTREAL, QUEBEC--Eicon Technology Corporation, a global leader in remote access solutions, today announced that its DIVA T/A PC Card will support the Wyse(R) Technology Winterm(TM) 2000 and 3000 series thin-client Windows(R)-based terminals. The Eicon cards will provide a high speed remote connectivity solution for these terminals, providing users with access to the Internet, Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Eicon's ISDN cards will improve the performance of remotely connected thin clients. The reliability of the connection and greater bandwidth provided by ISDN will enable Windows(R) NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition to be more effective in its application delivery to remote locations. "Our DIVA T/A PC cards will enable Wyse Winterm terminals to seamlessly connect to servers at the central office, the Internet or corporate Extranets from any location over ISDN," said Ken Gingrich, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing Operations. "This solution is essential in financial and retail markets where there is a need for the immediate connections, low latency in response times and guaranteed bandwidth associated withISDN." "Wyse is pleased that Eicon's DIVA T/A PC Card will add greater connectivity and functionality to Wyse Winterm thin clients," said Jeff McNaught, vice president of marketing for Wyse Technology. "This relationship will help extend the traditional thin-client network model and enable our customers to pursue their business goals from remote locations over the secure, high speed connection provided by ISDN." A customized version of the DIVA T/A PC Card that works with Wyse Winterm thin-client terminals is now available. About the DIVA T/A PC Card The DIVA T/A PC Card is the world's best-selling PC Card ISDN interface card. It provides blazingly fast communications over ISDN for any digital data application, from remote LAN access to Internet access. It's compatible with all operating systems including Macintosh and, with more international certifications than any competing solution, can be used throughout the world. With its low price, the DIVA T/A PC Card represents substantial savings for enterprises who deploy ISDN on a broad basis. About Wyse Technology Inc. Founded in 1981, Wyse Technology is the manufacturer of the award- winning line of Winterm Windows-based terminals and network terminals and is the world leader in thin-client computing. With an installed base of more than eight million terminals and thin- client devices, Wyse products are available through leading distributors, systems integrators and Authorized Winterm Partners and are marketed under well-known original equipment manufacturers' (OEM) labels worldwide. With headquarters in San Jose, California and Hsin Chu, Taiwan, Wyse has offices across the US, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the Wyse Website at wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE. Eicon Technology Corporation Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote access products for personal computers. The Company develops, markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold in more than 70 countries through a network of certified channel partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology shares are traded on the Montreal Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at eicon.com . DIVA is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corporation. Wyse is a registered trademark and Winterm is a trademark of Wyse Technology, Inc. Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S and/or other countries. Other product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.