ParallelGraphics showcases the world's first 3D VRML browser for Windows CE

Dublin, Ireland, August 3, 2000 - Cortona CE, the first ever 3D VRML browser for Windows CE based devices, was showcased at Siggraph 2000 in New Orleans by ParallelGraphics, a world leader in the field of Web3D technologies.

Cortona CE is part of ParallelGraphics' strategic focus on providing complete Web3D solutions for a wide range of developers and end-users and will further enhance the significant potential of this technology.

By announcing Cortona CE, ParallelGraphics is planning to enter the market of mobile communications and handheld devices - the most dynamic and fast-growing market today -- and to license the Cortona CE technology to a variety of mobile communication manufacturers and cross platforms applications, including cell phones, palmtops and set-top boxes.

Cortona CE offers the delivery of compelling and interactive 3D technologies for improved e-commerce solutions, product presentations, distance learning and the development of online interactive guides amongst others.

Cortona CE will provide unique opportunities for a wide range of cutting edge 3D technologies in a wide range of areas from next generation mobile navigation systems and Portable GIS systems to Mobile Sales Presentations amongst others" said Connell Gallagher , President of ParallelGraphics.

ParallelGraphics is investing in the development of its next generation 3D products and platforms to meet the demands from the increasing convergence of communication technologies and to reaffirm its position in this emerging market.

"The dramatic rise in the demand for 3D technologies for the web and the growing needs of broadband to provide Web3D solutions, such as multi-user servers, authoring tools and cross platform client plug-ins, will bear dividends for our approach.

Cortona CE is ideally placed to take advantage of the advent of WebTV and the huge potential of interactive 3D for this medium, no longer will 3D be the domain of PC users alone" said Alexander Pivovarov, Vice President of Marketing, ParallelGraphics.
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ParallelGraphics is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with a major R&D center in Moscow. The company is a world leader in the field of the 3D Internet technologies with over ten years' experience in the creation of unique 3D multi-user Internet services and software products. ParallelGraphics offers complete turnkey 3D services and a comprehensive range of interactive 3D products. ParallelGraphics technologies have strong applications in the areas of education, entertainment and e-commerce.

Additional information about the company and the full range of products can be found at http://www.parallelgraphics.com.

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