IDEA and Memorex Telex Partner to Deliver First Web Browser and e-mail For
SNA Terminals

IDEA SELECTS MEMOREX TELEX AS PARTNER IN DELIVERY OF ITS INTERNET TERMINAL
SERVER SOLUTION FOR LEGACY ENVIRONMENTS

BEDFORD, Mass. -- April 29, 1996 -- IDEA, a leading provider of
comprehensive access and integration solutions for IBM host and
network-based applications, today announced it has selected Memorex Telex
as the company's delivery partner for its new IDEA Internet Terminal
Server also announced today. Under the terms of the agreement, Memorex
Telex, a leading provider of SNA, networking, storage and service
solutions, will provide distribution, installation and support services to
Memorex Telex's customers worldwide.

The partnership with Memorex Telex helps IDEA realize its goal of being a
leading provider of Internet/Intranet solutions to organizations
transforming current networks into full-fledged members of the World Wide
Web and corporate Intranets. The Internet Terminal Server is an economical
add-on to existing systems which delivers World Wide Web browsing and
e-mail capabilities to SNA terminal users, enabling their integration into
corporate Intranets through a single user interface. The Internet Terminal
Server empowers the more than four million SNA 5250 and 3270 users
worldwide with functional extensions beyond their current SNA transaction
processing capabilities.

"Memorex Telex's large scale and proven ability to successfully market,
distribute, install and service technology solutions on a global basis
will help ensure that SNA users are able to reap the benefits of Internet
connectivity through the Internet Terminal Server," said IDEA Executive
Vice President Thomas Bednarik. "Our common focus on SNA, networking and
the Internet makes this a strong partnership."

IDEA and Memorex Telex Announce Strategic Partnership

Memorex Telex recently announced its Structure Solutions for Internet
Access strategy for extending its networking expertise to the Internet
arena. The company now provides all the technology and services necessary
for bringing effortless and immediate Internet/Intranet access to
companies of all sizes. Memorex Telex also announced the formation of an
internal team dedicated to driving and executing the company's strategy.
These new services reinforce Memorex Telex's commitment to its customer
base.

"Memorex Telex's partnership with IDEA is the first to deliver easy and
affordable Internet access to the large number of customers in legacy
computing environments," said Memorex Telex Senior Vice President,
Operations, Brad Sowers. "The combination of IDEA's innovative technology
and Memorex Telex's host environment, networking and services expertise
will provide Memorex Telex customers with Internet access solutions that
greatly advance their computing capabilities, while maximizing their
existing mainframe investments."

Corporate Profiles

Memorex Telex draws upon more than 30 years of experience in addressing the
needs of companies with mission critical systems. Operating in more than
20 countries around the world, with distributor links in many other
countries, Memorex Telex maintains a global organization of more than
4,000 professionals. Memorex Telex provides customers with enterprise
networking and storage solutions through Advanced Services, a
best-of-breed product strategy, and strategic alliances with industry
leaders including IBM, MCI, Fujitsu, Shiva, Novell and Cisco. For more
information, call (800) 944-4455 ext. 7788. Memorex Telex's home page,
"Ask Memorex Telex..." is located at http://www.mtc.com.

IDEA designs, manufacturers and markets data communications and networking
solutions that enable end-users to easily access data located on diverse
hosts and servers within heterogeneous enterprise networks. IDEA products
include IDEAcomm client software and emulation boards, IDEAConcert
communication processors for transparent access to AS/400, Mainframe and
UNIX hosts, and IDEA Transaction Stations and Desktop Client Stations,
which unify traditional terminal and PC LAN technologies.

IDEA and Memorex Telex Announce Strategic Partnership

IDEA products are targeted to users who need access to IBM mainframes,
AS/400s and the new Advanced 36 midrange computers, IBM System/36 and
System 38, UNIX and other TCP/IP-based systems. With an installed base of
more than 1,000,000 connections worldwide, customers include all sizes of
industrial and manufacturing enterprises as well as entertainment and
service companies, financial and academic institutions and federal and
state agencies. IDEA's home page is located at http://www.idea.com.
 
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