May 12th, 1999

SAN JOSE, CA -- An April webcast produced by Tam Communications launched i.Sell, Informix's new suite of solutions to help high-end e-commerce sites improve performance and customer service. Close to 400 attendees, including analysts and the press, logged on via the Web and an MCI conference call for the product launch.

The webcast opened with an old-fashioned radio play, written by Tam producer Michele Bertolone. Set in December of 1998, when e-commerce technology was less advanced, the play followed two coworkers as they stumbled into numerous e-commerce pitfalls while on a hectic internet shopping trip. Supporting the audio portion of the play were graphics with a hand-drawn feel, created by Tam artist Sunny Su. Actors Charles Martinet and Mark Stender provided the voice talent.

Additionally, Tam polished and enhanced the speeches and PowerPoint presentations for the second portion of the webcast, which featured Informix CEO Bob Finnochio and Vice President Wes Raffel explaining the features and benefits of i.Sell.

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