{ARTISOFT PREMIERES NEW KIVA(TM) NETCONFERENCING(TM) 
     {SYSTEM AT DEMO '93

     {New Flexible Multimedia Meeting System Will Connect Participants 
     {On Networked PCs

     (TUCSON, AZ -- February 1, 1993) -- The KIVA NetConferencing system
     (patent pending), a PC LAN-based electronic meeting system, was
     announced today by Artisoft, Inc. To be introduced as the solution to
     the common problems and limitations of traditional meetings, the KIVA
     system was selected as a premier product for DEMO '93 and is being
     demonstrated at the Palm Springs conference this week. 

     The KIVA system will combine a flexible rule-based system with real-
     time, fully-interactive voice conferencing and the ability to
     distribute multimedia handouts. The result will be a computer-
     administered conference that can be conducted automatically and
     moderated precisely, ensuring the best possible dissemination of
     information using networked computers. 

     "Anyone who has ever participated in regular meetings knows how
     frustrating it can be. There are the constant interruptions of
     participants, confusion over who said what, and a general lack of
     control over the means and methods of the conference," commented Jack
     Schoof, Artisoft's Chairman & CEO. 

     With the KIVA system, a moderator will set a defined order, format and
     time frame for member participation. Entire conferences will be
     archived and compressed in a comprehensive voice and text file which
     can be transcribed via the ArtiScribe(TM) NetMedia(TM) system.
     Participants will be able to monitor their place in the queue; access
     the conference archive "faster than real-time" to catch up to a
     meeting in progress; participate in an anonymous, on-line vote;
     electronically "raise their hand" to speak; or simply monitor the
     activities of other participants. 

     Future developmental goals include an electronic white board, multi-
     language support, off-line voice notes, conference voting, user voice
     scrambling, and multiplatform support. 

     This product is still in the developmental stage and is subject to
     change without further notice. Accordingly, Artisoft cannot predict
     the final feature set, release date or revenue contribution of this
     product. 

     Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative, cost-
     effective network communication solutions including the LANtastic(R)
     Local Area Network. Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer
     networking for DOS and Windows(TM) environments, the LANtastic network
     now offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare(R),
     Macintosh(R) and TCP/IP systems. It allows up to 300 users of IBM-
     compatible computers to connect and share information and peripheral
     devices such as printers, hard drives and CDROMs and has won numerous
     industry awards for its cost-effective features, performance and ease
     of use. Artisoft distributes its products in over 70 countries
     worldwide and maintains international offices in the Netherlands, the
     United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Canada,
     Australia and Japan.

     For more information about Artisoft or its product line contact: 

     Artisoft, Inc.
     691 E. River Road
     Tucson, AZ 85704
     Sales 800/846-9726 (US & Canada)
     Corporate 602/293-6363
     Fax 602/293-8065.