PeopleWeb.com Makes the Right Connection with EMC Corp.; Enterprise Storage Provider Powers Web Portal Information Infrastructure

Business Wire, May 4, 2000

Business Editors/Internet Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2000

Fast-growing PeopleWeb.com, which provides a network of online communities and channels, as well as free services and tools to the world, has teamed with EMC Corp. (NYSE:EMC), the leading provider of enterprise storage systems and related software, networks and services. PeopleWeb.com will deploy a robust EMC-enabled information infrastructure to support its popular network of communities and hosted applications.

"We're accommodating 1 million-plus page views on our interactive web site each day and want to be able to accommodate new PeopleWeb members with a first-class storage network," said Raj Matthew, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of PeopleWeb.com. "EMC provides us with the information infrastructure to maintain our superior service levels, plus grow with user demands in the months ahead."

Using EMC's products and services, PeopleWeb.com is expanding its storage space for personal Web pages, Internet-based advertising and a wide range of backup data.

As part of today's announcement, PeopleWeb.com has qualified to be a member of the EMC Proven E-Infostructure(TM) program. The EMC Proven program identifies Internet-based businesses that have invested in best practices for enterprise storage and information infrastructure, and enables them to better leverage that investment through their own marketing and communications programs. Acceptance into the program signifies a company has implemented an IT infrastructure able to support the operational needs of an Internet-based business or service. Customers and investors of EMC Proven members have confidence knowing that the necessary enterprise storage resources have been implemented to operate at peak efficiency, adapt to a constantly changing business climate and easily manage Internet-driven growth.

Internet business leaders have recognized EMC as the tested and proven supplier for information-centric systems, software and services required for best-of-breed IT infrastructures. "Today's forward thinking companies are building their entire business around information," said Mike Rufollo, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EMC. "EMC Proven E-Infostructure provides organizations operating in the 24 hour Internet workday with the highest levels of information availability, and is a standard upon which investors and clients can measure commitment to future success and the promise of customer satisfaction."

About EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation is the world leader in information storage systems, software, networks and services, providing the information infrastructure for a connected world. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.emc.com.

About PeopleWeb.com

PeopleWeb.com features a network of international communities, directories, Web navigation assistants, tools and application services. These features provide users with a social, intuitive environment that enables powerful community building on and use of the Internet for education, entertainment, productivity and purchasing. In the near future, the company will launch PeopleWebTV, PeopleWebRadio, IndiaPlanet.com, ChinaGlobe.com and other related community-oriented services and sites to drive the PeopleWeb.com concept into the 21st century. Visit PeopleWeb.com and become a member at www.peopleweb.com.

Note to Editors: PeopleWeb and PeopleWeb: One World, One Web are registered trademarks and service marks of PeopleWeb Communications, Inc.