Press Release

Visara International Launches New Indirect Sales Channel Program

Research Triangle Park, N.C. - August 7, 2003 - Visara International., a global provider and innovator of network computing solutions, is pleased to announce a new indirect channel sales program named PartnerFocus. This new reseller program provides both differentiation and clarity surrounding the delivery of Thin Client solutions to the marketplace through a select group of Business Partners.

The new PartnerFocus program creates two levels of Visara resellers: Innovator and Advanced Innovator. In addition to access to an outstanding set of Thin Client hardware and software solutions, the Innovator level partner will be provided with sales training and systems engineering support, plus cooperative marketing programs. Advanced Innovator level partners will receive additional cooperative marketing funds, sales incentive programs and quarterly Top Producer awards as well as demonstration units, technical training certification and dedicated systems engineering support.

"In this business, product quality, product differentiation, margin and support are the keys to a successful offering to the channel. Through PartnerFocus, Visara is sending a clear message that they understand the reseller's needs and have created a program designed for success," said Paul Canavan, President, Michael Systems Inc., Saint Louis.

"Visara International is building a select group of Business Partners to help our customers reach the next level of success in Thin-Client Network Computing," said Jerry Barton, Director of Indirect Channel Sales, North America. "Visara is aggressively pursuing business partnerships with innovative VARs and Solution Providers that focus on best in class Network Computing solutions. Our sights are set on attracting new partners and taking market share away from our competitors by offering excellent margins, a registration program to protect our partners' investment, product features and benefits that are exclusive to Visara and other benefits provided by our new PartnerFocus Program. By combining Visara's expertise with the new PartnerFocus Program, we can deliver more comprehensive and innovative solutions to the marketplace."

Visara International delivers the power of Network Computing today. Headquartered near Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, NC, Visara International has been a leader in the innovation and development of network computing solutions for over 25 years. Visara has established an installed base of over two million networked desktop devices making us a leading designer and manufacturer of inter-network solutions. With offices throughout North America and internationally, Visara sells and services its products through a worldwide network of direct and indirect sales channels.

For additional information about Visara's products and solutions visit our website at www.visara.com or email us at marketing@visara.com.

Media Contact:
Wendy Woodall
Marketing Communications Manager
Visara International
woodall@visara.com
919-882-5414