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To: Jo_Bidou who wrote (10281)	11/5/1997 4:45:00 PM
From: emichael	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 77400

Something to look at... DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1997--Curtis Mathes Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:CRTM), a leading electronics engineering design and marketing company, and Cisco Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:CSCO) the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, today announced that they are teaming to offer advanced end-to-end networking services. Using a Cisco Powered Network, Curtis Mathes will deliver the industry's leading network-based interactive entertainment and information services to consumers. Their relationship highlights Curtis Mathes' and Cisco's focus on using intelligent broadband IP networking to provide advanced networking solutions to customers. Curtis Mathes has implemented a Cisco AS5200 universal access server for the delivery of Internet, online, telephone and entertainment services through its uniView(TM) interactive set-top box and its Internet service, Curtis Mathes Xpressway(TM). Curtis Mathes' uniView product enables a host of interactive services through consumer home television sets. The Cisco AS5200 universal access server aggregates incoming customer calls and routes inquiries to their appropriate destination. A Cisco PIX Firewall ensures secure Internet access, and a CiscoSecure authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) security server verifies subscribers when they dial in. The Curtis Mathes uniView device and Curtis Mathes Xpressway network, made up of Cisco routers and Catalyst(R) switches, enable customers to surf the Web, talk on the phone, send and receive faxes and e-mail, access TV program guides and program their VCRs. "Our use of solutions from Cisco signifies our continued dedication to the delivery of reliable, secure and high-performance Internet services," said Patrick A. Custer, Curtis Mathes president and CEO. "We share a vision for quality with Cisco. By continuing to work with the recognized worldwide leader in networking, we can assure our customers that the Curtis Mathes Xpressway service will continue to lead the industry in capabilities and innovation." "Cisco's high-performance, reliable networking solutions enable service providers to offer consistent services," said Don Listwin, senior vice president of Cisco's service provider line of business. "Together with Curtis Mathes, we enable end customers to feel confident that their service provider will deliver a high level of network interoperability and performance, as well as new, advanced and differentiated services." All participants of the Cisco Powered Network must meet high-quality service standards and procedures. In the Cisco Powered Network Program, Curtis Mathes markets services based predominantly on Cisco equipment and software. Participation in the program and use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services and marketing support materials demonstrates Curtis Mathes' ability to provide innovative services, increase customer confidence and heighten brand recognition. About Curtis Mathes Curtis Mathes has established an advanced standard for connectivity to Internet appliances by adopting leading technology from Sun Microsystems, Inc., MCI Telecommunications Corp., and Cisco Systems, Inc. It also has developed proprietary software enabling users to access the unique features of uniView. Curtis Mathes is a Dallas-based electronics engineering design and marketing company. The company also specializes in advanced television solutions, as well as other new interactive and connectivity technologies. For more information, visit the company's web site at curtismathes.com .