Press Release

O'Reilly Automotive Selects Thin Client Solution from Visara International

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 5, 2003 - Missouri based O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (Nasdaq: ORLY) ^®, one of the largest specialty automotive retailers in the United States, has selected a Thin Client Solution from Visara International^®, as their Network Computing standard. O'Reilly, will begin by installing Visara eManager network management software and deploying the Visara 1883 Network Computing Terminal in over 1000 existing O'Reilly Auto Parts store locations and 10 Distribution Centers throughout the United States. 

"As our company continues to grow, it is essential that we have a Network Computing business partner that understands our business and can deliver the power of Network Computing to O'Reilly Automotive," said Mike Williams, Vice President of Information Systems, O'Reilly Automotive. "We needed a quality emulation and network management package and the Visara 1883 provided just that. Visara's knowledge of the technology and willingness to partner with O'Reilly Automotive to come up with a clearly superior solution at a competitive price was critical to our success in staying on the competitive edge."

The Visara 1883 is a Thin Client solution for Network Computing. Included in the O'Reilly solution is Visara International's robust emulation suite including TN3720E and TN5250. In addition, each Visara 1883 will be shipped with an image of customer-specific software factory installed. The Visara eManager network management platform provides a wide range of administrative tools designed to centrally maximize network efficiencies and offers exceptional functionality to network administrators and help support technicians. 

"Delivering the power of Network Computing is our business and we are committed to providing our customers - large and small - with winning solutions," said David Turner, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Visara International. "We are very pleased to be working with O'Reilly Automotive. Partnering with our customers, understanding their business needs, and delivering solutions like the Visara 1883 Network Computing Terminal, drives marketplace success for our customers and our company."

O'Reilly Automotive is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operates 1,030 stores within the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas as of May 31, 2003.

Visara International is delivering the power of Network Computing. Headquartered near Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, NC, Visara International has been a leader in innovation and development of network computing solutions for over 25 years. 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.

^®Visara International is a trademark of Visara International, Inc. O'Reilly Automotive is a trademark of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

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