FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARTISOFT SUPPORTS CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR PROGRAM WITH LANTASTIC(R) LOCAL AREA NETWORK Innovative Telecommunications Pilot Project Designed To Reduce Air Pollution, Traffic Through Technology (TUCSON, AZ --September 21, 1993) --Artisoft, Inc. announced today that the City of Diamond Bar will recognize Artisoft with an award of appreciation for its contribution of a 25-node LANtastic network to the South Coast Air Quality Management Program. The City of Diamond Bar has pioneered the use of telecommunications to reduce traffic and air pollution in the city with this pilot project, which will be demonstrated at a public ceremony at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 1993, at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) headquarters in Diamond Bar. The pilot project, known as "City Online," implements the use of software applications and electronic services to redefine the way consumers do business with government. "We hope to reduce the number of vehicle trips necessary to conduct business with the city by providing easy electronic access through the PC-based telecommunications system," stated Troy Butzlaff, assistant to the city manager. "Artisoft wanted to be a part of this innovative program to improve air quality throughout Southern California," stated William Keiper, Artisoft's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We're pleased that Artisoft's LANtastic has been selected as the network operating system for this pilot program. The City Online project, made possible through contributions in excess of $700,000, combines a 25-node LANtastic network, an electronic bulletin board, optical imaging technology, geographic information services, electronic and voice mail, and fax, into an integrated package designed to demonstrate the applicational uses of a PC-based telecommunications system as an alternative means of conducting business with city government. This system allows users to dial-in via modem to the bulletin board system or send an electronic fax through a computer or fax machine to send and receive information and conduct business with city government. "The City Online telecommunications project will serve as a model for other cities interested in enhancing public communications and improving air quality through the application of similar technological solutions," added Troy. Artisoft has provided a total hardware and software network solution, which includes the LANtastic v5.0 DOS and Windows(TM) network software, NodeRunner(TM) 2000/T Ethernet adapters, T-Runner(TM) 800/TC 10BASE-T concentrator, Peer Hub(R) internal concentrator, and the Central Station(TM) connectivity processor. In response to growing criticism over air quality issues, the South Coast AQMD, which encompasses four counties and 456 cities, has adopted a comprehensive 20-year air pollution control plan designed to bring Southern California into compliance with federal air quality standards. This program known as the Air Quality Management Plan (which is the basis for the City Online project), implements an aggressive integrated control strategy to reduce the total amount of automobile emissions while promoting the use of cleaner fuels, low-emission consumer products and technological solutions. The South Coast AQMD will unveil this pilot project at a public ceremony, which will be broadcast on cable television and include a live on-line demonstration of the system. Dr. Jerry Pournelle, noted science fiction writer and computer columnist, will serve as master of ceremonies. Representatives from the offices of Governor Pete Wilson, Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Jay Kim and numerous state and local officials will attend the ceremony. In addition, chief executive officers and representatives from the more than 75 participating vendors will also be in attendance. Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative, cost-effective network communication solutions including the award-winning LANtastic Local Area Network. Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer networking for DOS and Windows environments, the LANtastic network also offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare(R), TCP/IP and Macintosh(R) systems. It allows up to 500 users on one network to connect and share information and peripheral devices such as printers, hard drives and CD-ROMs. Artisoft maintains nine international offices and distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in over 70 countries worldwide. For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales 800/233-5564. Corporate 602/670- 7100. Fax 602/670-7101. # # #