First Virtual Communications Announces New Vice President of Worldwide Business Development and Strategic Alliances

Business Wire, August 18, 2004

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Senior business development executive Thomas Neubert brings extensive experience in both domestic and international business development

First Virtual Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: FVCCE), a premier provider of infrastructure software and solutions for real-time, rich media communications, today announced that the company has appointed Mr. Thomas Neubert as vice president of worldwide business development and strategic alliances, reporting directly to Duncan Campbell, vice president of Marketing and Business Development, effective today. A veteran business development executive in domestic and international relations, Mr. Neubert most recently served in a senior business development role at Santa Cruz Networks, creating partnerships for their Real-Time Communications solutions.

"Thomas brings a depth of business development expertise to First Virtual that will help us to better meet our business goals," commented Jonathan Morgan, president and CEO for First Virtual. "He is highly skilled in the development of strategic relationships that enhance the growth and prosperity of an organization, and we look forward to his use of those talents for First Virtual."

In 1999, Mr. Neubert founded Global Business Communications, Inc. (GBC), a recognized Silicon Valley firm that specializes in high-tech business development in Europe and the U.S. He has also served as a business development advisor to numerous organizations, including Alloquy Systems, Inc., an early stage organization focused on commercializing a patent-pending encoding technology for last mile data communications as well as AmpleSpace, Inc., a start-up organization providing Broadband Wireless Services to small and medium-sized business in the U.S.

From 1994-1999, Mr. Neubert served as vice president/general manager for ELSA, Inc., a subsidiary of publicly traded ELSA AG, Aachen Germany, a leading manufacturer of high-end 3D graphics accelerators, modems, ISDN, DSL adapters and video conferencing add-on cards. During his time, ELSA, Inc. grew from 3 to 39 employees, exceeded revenue growth expectations and acquired major OEM accounts, including Dell and Compaq, competing with established domestic competitors. From 1991-1994, Mr. Neubert served as director of marketing and product line manager for Orchid Technology, a manufacturer of graphics, sound and digital capture PC add-ons.

"I am delighted to be a part of the First Virtual team," commented Thomas Neubert, new vice president of worldwide business development and strategic alliances for First Virtual. "First Virtual's Click to Meet is a leader in the rich media communications market, and I look forward to using my extensive business development experience to turn technology advantages into tangible bottom-line performance."

Mr. Neubert also co-founded GABA California (German American Business Association), a non-profit organization that assists German and U.S.-based business executives in establishing successful businesses.

Mr. Neubert holds an advanced degree in Computer Engineering and Communications from the Education Center for Information Processing Professions in Paderborn, Germany and is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Mr. Neubert serves as a mentor and advisor for MBA students at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS).

About First Virtual Communications

First Virtual Communications is a premier provider of infrastructure and solutions for real time rich media communications. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, the Company also has operations in Europe and Asia. More information about First Virtual Communications can be found at www.fvc.com or by calling 1-800-728-6337 or 1-650-801-6500 outside North America.

Cautionary Statement:

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words, "believes,'' "anticipates,'' "expects'' and words of similar import. Such forward-looking statements have known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of First Virtual Communications, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the Company's need to raise additional capital to fund its operating requirements; the aggregate value of and impact on the Company of the investigation described in the Company's press release dated April 30, 2004, including any possible expansion of the investigation and any possible restatement of previously announced financial results; any adverse impact arising from the delay in filing required periodic reports; failure to meet the listing requirements of the Nasdaq SmallCap Market; the risk that sales of the Company's Click to Meet(tm) and Conference Server products will not increase or that new versions will not be released on a timely basis; the Company's variability of operating results; market acceptance of web conferencing technology; potential inability to maintain business relationships with integrators, distributors and suppliers; rapid technological changes; competition and consolidation in the web conferencing industry; the importance of attracting and retaining personnel; and other risk factors referenced in First Virtual Communications' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.