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Digital Image Viewer and Browser to HP Cartogra Technology VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- March 20, 2000 New Capability Allows HP Cartogra Users To View and Manage Images With Speed Using ACDSee(TM) ACD Systems International Inc. (CDNX: ASA), a world leader in digital imaging, today announced its award-winning digital image viewer and browser, ACDSee(TM), will be available for download via HP Cartogra, HP's easy-to-use photo web site, www.cartogra.com. Using ACDSee(TM), users will have the technological advantages of this leading digital image file management software, ultimately providing a richer online experience for Cartogra users. ACDSee(TM) is currently available worldwide in 7 languages, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and will be available in Italian this spring. "The HP Cartogra agreement is the biggest in ACD Systems' history and will increase consumer awareness of our award-winning ACDSee(TM) solution," says Doug Vandekerhove, President and CEO, ACD Systems. "ACDSee(TM) allows users to upload their pictures to the HP Cartogra web site. Our technology provides the speed users are looking for to view and organize their images. It also allows for audio support." "We are pleased to work with ACD in furthering the online photo-sharing experience for HP consumers," stated Dan Gilbert, general manager of HP's Internet Imaging Operation. "ACDSee(TM) technology complements the HP Cartogra solution, allowing users to easily and quickly store, organize and retrieve images." Through effective Internet distribution and strategic partnerships, ACD Systems has experienced rapid growth and has achieved commercialization of several software products based on its proprietary platform technologies. About ACD Systems Ltd. ACD Systems International Inc. (CDNX: ASA) is a leading developer of quality software for HP. ACD Systems, based in Victoria, British Columbia, designs, develops and markets leading-edge Digital Imaging and Network Communications Technologies. ACD Systems has established significant market penetration by utilizing an Internet-based sales and distribution model with an estimated 15 million users worldwide. In addition, ACD Systems has over 12,000 corporate customers that include many Fortune 500 companies. ACD Systems International Inc. has been actively developing software since 1993. Its shares are listed for trading on the Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol ASA. Further details can be obtained www.acdsystems.com -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: ACD Systems International Inc. Martin Winstanley Vice President Corporate Affairs (250) 382-5828 E-mail: martin@acdsystems.com Website: www.acdsystems.com THE CANADIAN VENTURE EXCHANGE NEITHER APPROVES NOR DISAPPROVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.