IBM ANNOUNCES NEW CUSTOMIZED PC SOLUTIONS

SOMERS, N.Y., May 24, 1993 . . . IBM PC Company Americas announced today
several new integrated solutions across many of its personal system
products to meet the needs of its customers.

These solutions include integrated multimedia offerings and software
solutions for the PS/ValuePoint system, networking configurations for the
PS/2 and PS/ValuePoint systems, and mobile solutions for the IBM ThinkPad.
New installation and support services to enhance these system solutions
are also being announced.

"Our customers asked for pre-installed, fully-integrated solutions -- we
listened and responded," said Jonathan Langley, Manager of Integrated
Solutions. "These new integrated systems offer customers a variety of
popular, pre-installed, price-competitive solutions across many brands."

Multimedia Products Expand to PS/ValuePoint System

In the ongoing expansion of IBM's Ultimedia family of products, IBM today
announced the new Multimedia for PS/ValuePoint (MVP) Series of personal
computers. These integrated multimedia solutions, up to 30 different
configurations across the PS/ValuePoint line, help customers harness the
power of text, graphics, animation, full-motion video, and stereo sound.
IBM is offering three different levels --MVP Series Office, MVP Series
Reference, and MVP Series Entertainment -- to meet the end user's needs
and budgets. These MVP Series solutions will be available June 22 in all
PS/ValuePoint channels, including IBM Business Partners and IBM PC
Direct.

Integrated Software Solutions Available for PS/Valuepoint

PS/ValuePoint system, IBM introduces four highly-functional desktop
software/modem packages. For home and small-to-medium business users, IBM
offers solutions entitled "For the Home Office" and "For the Small
Business." "Business Professional" and "Advanced Business Professional"
are advanced solutions targeted for the more sophisticated user. These
desktop bundles, featuring pre-installed software on a wide selection of
PS/ValuePoint systems, are available direct from IBM.

"IBM PC Direct is expanding its offerings to customers, allowing them to
purchase several popular application packages by calling a convenient
toll-free number," said Larry Deaton, Director of PC Direct and Customer
Support.

IBM Offers Mobile Solution for ThinkPad

IBM PC Direct will also offer customers a combined software and hardware
solution to meet the needs of the frequent traveler or the executive on
the go. The "Traveling Professional" links IBM's popular ThinkPad with a
preloaded data/fax modem, carrying case, and package of preloaded
communications and productivity software. The end-user can install the
word processing, spreadsheet and database packages of his or her choice.
The "Traveling Professional" solution -- pre-installed, tuned and ready to
go -- is available direct from IBM.

Networking Servers Provide Convenient Solutions

To provide complete and versatile networking solutions for its customers,
IBM is offering a choice of preloaded integrated server offerings for the
PS/ValuePoint and PS/2 Model 9585 systems -- including the first PS/2
system configuration available direct from IBM. Providing solutions for
both Token-Ring and Ethernet operating environments, IBM offers customers
the choice of OS/2 with OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 Entry or DOS 5.02 with NetWare
from IBM version 3.11. The network communications bundles for the PS/2
will be available May 25, while the packages for the PS/ValuePoint will be
available June 25. These integrated server offerings are available both
direct from IBM as well as through IBM Business Partners.

To complement these packaged offerings, IBM introduces a new fee support
contract for a 90-day or one-year period. Support for most popular
business applications is provided through the IBM HelpCenter's new
application support line.

All preloaded business applications announced for the PS/ValuePoint and
mobile solutions are supported by this new application support offering.
Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a convenient
toll-free number.

In support of the new networking products, IBM PC Company will offer a
one-stop IBM solution for the cabling and hardware installation needs of
networking customers utilizing IBM Customized Operational Services (COS).
IBM PC Company will offer prepackaged solutions for network customers and
will develop customized solutions for customers with larger accounts.
Service will include a five-year labor and material warranty on these
network installation services.

To further enhance these service offerings, customers may purchase machine
installation services through IBM PC Direct. IBM will install one or
multiple machines at the customer's location for $125 each. Discounts are
available for multiple installations.

In a related matter, the integrated solutions team also announced that on
May 28, IBM Voice Type Control for Windows will be available. Voice Type
Control for Windows is an entry-level navigation and command program that
will have an expected street price of less than $100 and will be available
direct from IBM as well as through IBM Business Partners.

Also, IBM announced today the addition of four new PS/ValuePoint desktop
models featuring 245 MB hard drives for both DOS and OS/2 operating system
platforms.

International Business Machines Corp
IBM United States
1133 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY 10604

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