ePresence Announces the Appointment of Kevin Newman as Vice President and Corporate Counsel

Business Wire, April 25, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2000

New Vice President has Extensive Global Computer Services

and Mergers & Acquisitions Experience

ePresence (NASDAQ: BNYN), formerly known as Banyan Worldwide, today announced the appointment of Kevin F. Newman, J.D., C.P.A., as Vice President and Corporate Counsel. In this new role, he will be responsible for the company's legal affairs including representing the company on strategic investments and acquisitions.

"As we execute our plan of acquiring and investing in companies that complement our e-services business, Kevin is an ideal fit," said Bill Ferry, chairman and chief executive officer of ePresence. "As corporate council, Kevin brings a wealth of experience in domestic and international service businesses and acquisitions."

Kevin comes to ePresence with over 14 years of professional experience, which includes being an associate with Choate, Hall & Stewart and most recently, Assistant General Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions for Wang Global. In his position at Wang Global, he represented the company in a variety of domestic and international acquisitions and dispositions including the $1.8 billion tender offer for Wang Global by Getronics N.V.

About ePresence

ePresence (NASDAQ: BNYN), formerly known as Banyan Worldwide, is a market leader in delivering e-services based on leading-edge Internet and directory technology. Headquartered in Westboro, Mass., the Company's e-services business specializes in providing Internet-based solutions that facilitate more personalized relationships with customers, business partners and employees. Leveraging expertise in customer-centric, directory-based technologies, ePresence's consultants, partners and methodologies help companies address new e-business models, expand business channels and drive growth. Its Ventures Group focuses on acquiring and investing in companies that complement its e-services business. ePresence also retains a 40% stake in Switchboard, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBD), a leading Internet based local merchant network interconnecting customers, merchants and national advertisers. For more information visit http://www.epresence.com or call 1(800) 222-6926.