Intervu Updates eyeQ Multimedia Manager With Four New Rich Media Formats On CD

Business Wire, August 11, 1998

SAN DIEGO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 1998--

New eyeQ CD Includes All Leading Video And Rich Media Players In A Single Package, Including Microsoft's Windows Media Player, Macromedia's Flash and Shockwave, And Cosmo Software's VRML Player

InterVU Inc. (NASDAQ: ITVU), a network enabler for video and other rich media, announced today a new version of its eyeQ(tm) Multimedia Manager on CD-ROM which now provides Internet users with the most comprehensive package of rich media solutions available. The new eyeQ features four additional multimedia players including, Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media Player(tm), Macromedia (NASDAQ:MACR) Flash(tm), Macromedia Shockwave(tm) and Cosmo(tm) VRML Player.

eyeQ automatically installs and updates various rich media players for end users, freeing them from the hassle of multiple downloads and installations. In addition to the new formats, eyeQ has been installing major formats including Microsoft(R) NetShow(tm); VIVO; Vxtreme; MPEG; InstaVU; AVI; QuickTime; and RealNetworks' (NASDAQ:RNWK) RealMedia players for over a year. In all, the new eyeQ CD will give users the opportunity to access twelve players. With all of these choices, users do have the option to select which players they want to download and install. To order eyeQ on CD-ROM e-mail: richeyeQ@intervu.net. The CD will also be available at Online Ads in New York at InterVU's booth, No. 142.

"The new eyeQ release further strengthens InterVU's position as a rich media enabler by making a wide range of rich media tools available to the marketplace. Partnerships with technology companies to incorporate their tools help to promote and market the use of video and rich media," said Ed Huguez, COO, InterVU. "With InterVU's eyeQ solution end users can sit back, relax and watch video and rich media without worrying about incompatibilities."

"Additionally, online advertisers and Web publishers deploying video and rich media content have more flexibility with their messages and content," added Mr. Huguez.

About InterVU Inc.

Offering full-service enabling solutions to advertisers and advertising agencies, major ISPs, Web sites, and cable/TV networks including NBC, which holds a significant equity position in InterVU, InterVU's range of services are designed to optimize bandwidth for Web sites and end-users to increase performance while driving down costs. InterVU's comprehensive turnkey video and multimedia services include end-user multimedia software, the management and distribution of live broadcasts, video-on-demand, the V-Banner (video advertising banner), and other rich media solutions including Shockwave, Flash, JAVA and VRML. InterVU's customers include Fortune 500 companies and others such as Intel, GM, Major League Baseball, Ralston Purina, FAO Schwartz, and Volvo.

Additional information can be found at www.intervu.net. Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that might cause actual results to differ from those foreseen, including the market acceptance for InterVU's specialized services, technological change and intense competition, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in InterVU's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 1998.

    CONTACT: InterVU Inc., San Diego
              Allie Shaw
              619-623-8400 x144
              ashaw@intervu.net
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              Ana Rahona
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