Netopia Chooses ClipsCom's Streaming Media Technology to Provide Automated Streaming Video Solutions to Small Businesses on the Web

Business Wire, April 10, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2000

ClipsCom, Inc., an Internet video webcasting company and Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA) a market leader in providing DSL Internet equipment and e-commerce Web platforms to small and medium size businesses, have aligned to offer turn-key streaming video solutions to Netopia's customers.

According to the agreement, Netopia will offer its customers the ability to easily incorporate streaming video into their Web sites using ClipsCom's technology under the Netopia brand. ClipsCom's proprietary ClipsCorder(TM) software seamlessly automates the collection, storage and integration of streaming media clips into any existing Web site, enabling e-commerce merchants, online advertisers, corporate users and individuals to inexpensively and reliably convey their messages over the Internet.

"Netopia is always looking to add value to our customers and expand our service offerings," said Alan Lefkof, president and CEO of Netopia. "ClipsCom has provided Netopia with a solution for the seamless integration of streaming video into our merchants' Web sites. Merchants will be able to show high-quality videos of their products and services from within their Netopia E-Stores, thus helping them to market their merchandise online."

"ClipsCom is extremely pleased to be working with Netopia to offer a total streaming media solution to its customers," said Moti Gura, CEO of ClipsCom. "'No Assembly Required' e-store services is exactly what ClipsCom had in mind when we developed the ClipsCorder technology, and Netopia's commitment to providing a total solution for the creation of professional e-commerce Web sites makes them a perfect fit for the services we provide."

ClipsCom is dedicated to providing the business and consumer marketplace with comprehensive low-cost solutions for streaming media over the Internet. The company is teaming with existing service providers in the e-commerce, on-line classifieds, i-malls, recruiting and other arenas to enhance customer messages with streaming video clips. By automating the collection, archiving, management and streaming processes, and building a resilient network infrastructure specifically designed for bandwidth intense media, ClipsCom has removed all of the technological obstacles that have prevented individuals and small businesses from taking advantage of video over the Internet.

About Netopia

Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports Internet and electronic commerce infrastructure for small and medium size businesses. Netopia's DSL equipment and e-commerce Web platforms enable businesses to connect easily and cost-effectively to the Internet, establish and enhance their Internet presence, and conduct business and electronic commerce on the Web.

With its Netopia e-commerce Web platform, the Company has established Web-based services with Bloomberg.com, Citigroup's Bizzed.com, Cendant Corporation, Netscape Netcenter, Jato Communications, France Telecom, SmartAge.com, Mac Publishing's Macworld.com and Concentric Network. With its Netopia DSL Router family, the Company has established interoperability with central office equipment from Copper Mountain Networks, Lucent Technologies and Nokia; and has established strategic distribution relationships with leading CLECs including Covad Communications, NorthPoint Communications, Rhythms NetConnections Inc. and Jato Communications; and with hundreds of ISPs including France Telecom, Telecom Italia, Bell Atlantic, PSINet, Verio, UUNet, Earthlink Network and Concentric Network.

Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Netopia's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510/814-5100, fax 510/814-5021 or on the web at www.netopia.com.

About ClipsCom

ClipsCom, Inc. is an Internet video webcasting company, providing total solution collection, hosting and on-demand streaming media content delivery services for consumers and e-businesses. ClipsCom's easy-to-use ClipsCorder(TM) client empowers even non-technical users to record and incorporate video content into existing Web sites, furnishing e-commerce merchants, corporate users and individuals with economical, high-quality Internet video broadcasting. From recording and encoding to hosting and archiving, ClipsCom provides all the services customers need to harness the power and richness of streaming video.

Founded in May 1999, ClipsCom, Inc. is headquartered in the Dallas suburb of Addison, Texas. For more information about ClipsCom and giving your Web site "the Vision of Video," please visit www.clipscom.com.