SEMI announces Semiconductor Industry Study Results using eClipsNow! Webcast

This is the latest release from eClipsNow!, a provider of quality webcast solutions, and SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Manufacturing International) for your information. Today, the SEMI association will hold a live webcast, via the eClipsNow! webcasting solution, to announce and discuss the findings of a recently-completed global study of eBusiness trends and practices among semiconductor companies, in association with Anderson LLC (formerly Arthur Anderson). Please see the release below for full details. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please feel free to contact me or visit our site at <http://www.eclipsnow.com>. Regards, Chris Cranis Director, Sales and Marketing eClipsNow! (650) 298.8445 - office (650) 503.3080 x2754 - voice www.eclipsnow.com

REDWOOD CITY, CA - JULY 10, 2001 - eClipsNow!, a provider of quality webcast solutions, announced it has been selected by the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Industry (SEMI), to host its live webcast on Tuesday, July 10 at 8:30 AM (PST), to discuss the findings of its global eBusiness study, developed in association with Anderson LLC (formerly Arthur Anderson).

The study examines how semiconductor equipment companies are using the Internet to support a variety of business functions and the challenges and solutions they face for the future. Information for this global study was gathered through a series of interviews and from workshops held in San Jose and Tokyo. Interviews were conducted in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore

"We are very excited to be hosting SEMI in our Studios for this important webcast," states Peter vanBeckum, eClipsNow CEO. "As the SEMI membership accelerate their eBusiness implementations, the eClipsNow solutions will be providing them a timely and effective medium for global marketing."

The webcast panel includes, Garry Christie, Director of Service and Logistics, Motorola SPS; Paul Charrette, General Manager (Sr. Director), Knowledge Management Business Unit, Lam Research Corporation; Paige Hayes, Partner, Andersen LLP (formerly Arthur Andersen); Steven Buehler, Editor-in-Chief, Semiconductor Magazine and Tom Salmon, Director of online Marketing, SEMI

In addition to the study results, panel members will provide real-world examples of eBusiness strategies in place, as well as the challenges and proven solutions specific to the semiconductor industry. SEMI will use the information and results from this study and information from another detailed study - in conjunction with the University of California Berkeley - to guide the development of eBusiness strategies in support of their membership and the global semiconductor capital equipment and materials industry.


About SEMI
Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) is a global trade association that represents the semiconductor and flat panel display equipment and materials industries. Founded in 1970 in the United States, SEMI has evolved into a worldwide organization committed to free trade and open markets. The primary goal of SEMI is to help its members expand their global marketing opportunities and improve access to their customers and industry, government and civic leaders. SEMI accomplishes this goal by providing its members with up-to-date, industry-specific information and educational resources needed to manage their company and market their products more effectively.


SEMI represents more than 2,400 member companies worldwide whose combined products and services contribute more than $65 billion to the world economy. Success in the semiconductor and flat panel display industries typically requires an international effort. SEMI members that market their products and serve customers worldwide rely on the expertise of local SEMI offices located in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hsinchu, Moscow, Seoul, Singapore, Silicon Valley (San Jose, California),Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. SEMI's headquarters is located in Silicon Valley (San Jose, California).

About eClipsNow!
eClipsNow! provides the highest quality webcast solutions and a state-of-the-art audio and video recording facility for a wide range of customers. Founded in 1996, the eClipsNow! production teams work closely with customers to understand their business goals to create fully customized webcasting solutions that deliver the highest quality multimedia experience. eClipsNow! has formed strategic relationships with
leading media providers including, Liquid Audio, Microsoft, Excite@Home, Focus Enhancements, and ViewCast. To learn more about eClipsNow!, visit www.eclipsnow.com.


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