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CONSULTING & RESEARCH STAFF BIOS

Kenneth T. Lim

is Chairman & Chief Futurist for The CyberMedia Group. He developed the very widely published and quoted Interactive Information Industry model and the I3 Technology TimeLine. Prior to founding CyberMedia, Mr. Lim was Manager of Corporate Technology Development and Chief Futurist at Apple Computer Inc. where he performed strategic planning and technology assessment. As an advisor to Apple's Executive Staff, he was involved in many joint ventures and strategic alliances and helped develop overall corporate and new division strategies. Mr. Lim also spent five years in the Market Intelligence group.

Mr. Lim also served as Chairman of the USMSC (United States Microcomputer Statistics Committee), a consortium of major personal computer manufacturers to create the industry's first and only reliable, quarterly, self-submitted PC shipment data.

Earlier, Mr. Lim spent nearly 5 years at Dataquest Inc. where he founded the Personal Computer Industry Service, initiating DQ's coverage of the PC market in the early 80s. During this period he was one of the most widely quoted industry analysts with nearly 1000 press quotes, several national and local television appearances and numerous speaking engagements. In 1982, long before the current rage over "The Digital Convergence," Lim predicted the confluence of PCs, TVs and telephones and that communications and entertainment would become the primary uses for computers in the 90s. Previously, he was a researcher for NASA's Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence program and an avionics technician with NASA's Experimental & Research Aircraft program.

Mr. Lim is widely recognized as a visionary yet pragmatic thinker and futurist. His concepts and quotes have been published in many publications including Business Week, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Popular Science, The San Jose Mercury News, The Wall Street Journal, dozens of local and trade papers, as well as in four books:

Mr. Lim has been a speaker, moderator and panelist at many industry trade shows and conferences. Ken's work has been featured in a course at Harvard University. (The CyberMedia Group is an Affiliate of Harvard's Center for Information Resources Policy Program.) Ken has degrees in Management/Marketing & Computer Science from San Jose State University and in Cybernetic Systems. He is has been a member of AAAS, IEEE, The Planetary Society and the World Future Society. He has also operated a consumer electronics sales/consulting business since 1976.

Peter J. Teige

is Executive VP & Director of Research for The CyberMedia Group. His professional career in market research, industry analysis, and strategic planning spans nearly 20 years, including the last twelve years in the information technology industry. Prior to founding CyberMedia, Mr. Teige was Manager of Market Analysis at Taligent Inc, where he initiated the market research and competitive analysis function and contributed to the early formulation of Taligent's business plan and market strategy. Previously he was Program Manager for Microsystems Research with InfoCorp/Computer Intelligence, covering personal computers, portable computers, technical worksta-tions, and pen-based systems. He was also a co-founder and industry analyst with Dataquest's Personal Computer Industry Service. Prior to that he served as Manager, Computer Market Research for Atari where he was responsible for all strategic and tactical market research on Atari's computer hardware and software. For more than seven years prior to that he was a strategic planner and futurist with SRI International and a founding member of its seminal "Values And LifeStyles" psychographics research program.

Recognized as an expert on information technology market trends, Mr. Teige has published articles both on research methodologies and on the future of information technology, including an award-winning article published in the 25th anniversary issue of the electronics trade journal, EDN. He has been quoted extensively in the information systems trade press and in such general circulation publications as the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Time, and Newsweek magazines, and has appeared on national television. The author of numerous reports and newsletters on information technolo-gies and markets he has also presented his research and analysis to a variety of audiences at conferences, seminars, and client briefings.

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Peter is a graduate of the University of Colorado and holds an M.S. degree in Cybernetic Systems from San Jose State University.

Michael A. Mascioni

is a CMG Consultant in Manhattan specializing in the entertainment industry and New Media. From 1988 to 1992, he was the founder and managing editor of the Interactive Entertainment industry newsletter published by Alexander & Associates, a media industry consultancy based in New York. He was also founder and program director of A&A's InterTainment and TV Active conferences. Previously, Mr. Mascioni worked for Link Resources' consumer electronics practice tracking cable TV, home video and CD-I.

In the early 80s, Mr. Mascioni was an agent representing music talent for television. He also produced and co-hosted his own cable TV variety/talk show. Since the late-70s, Mr. Mascioni has been a freelance writer, market researcher and consultant covering topics such as videodisks, CD-ROM, CD-I, interactive TV, video games, virtual reality, videotext, hologra-phy, HDTV, cable TV and music videos. He has been widely published in many trade magazines and newsletters in the audio, video and television industry. He authored the report, Electronic Retailing, published by Knowledge Industry Publications. Michael holds an MS in Technology Management from the Polytechnic Institute of New York.

Drew Smith

is an Affiliated Consultant and President of Video Information Provider Consulting and Editor/Publisher of the Information Provider newsletter. He founded the company in 1994, the day after the Federal Communications Commission approved construction of the first telephony company broadband video network.

As a former executive director of the Video Dialtone Association and as the editor of a leading newsletter, the Video Information Provider Newsletter, Mr. Smith is well known by key executives in the industry.

Previously, Mr. Smith was the worldwide planning manager of The ASK Group, a $400 million Silicon Valley software company. Prior to his work at ASK, he held positions at Silicon Graphics Inc., Unisys, Northern Telecom, and a subsidiary of the Foot, Cone and Belding Advertising Agency.

After graduating on the Dean's list with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Carnegie-Mellon University, Drew earned an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business where he graduated with a 3.9 (out of 4.0) grade point average.

James A.R. Johnson

is an Affiliated Consultant specializing in governmental and regulatory issues and public policy vis a vis high tech. Mr. Johnson is the founder and principal of Eikon Strategies in Rockville, MD near Washington, DC.

He was Director of Government Affairs for Apple Computer from 1986-94 where he was instrumental in creating the Computer Systems Policy Project which had direct influence on national technology and information highway policies in the Bush and Clinton administrations. He chaired the CSPP Policy Committee. He has worked with many world leaders on high tech market development and with the FCC and other regulatory agencies. From 1977 to 1988, He was Manager of the Xerox Corporation 's Government Affairs Office where he worked on a wide array of issues including human resources, R&D incentives, intellectual property, telecommunications, environment, energy and education.

In the late 60s to mid-70s, Mr. Johnson held several positions including Executive Director of the National Governors Association. He served on the Presidential Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives. In the mid-60s, he began his Capitol hill experience as legislative analyst with both a Senator and a Representative in the US Congress. Mr. Johnson was a Lt. Colonel of the US Air Force and later served in the Office of Public Affairs, Secretary of the Air Force, in the Pentagon. Jim holds a BA in History and Political Science from Occidental College, a JD from National Law Center at George Washington University and an MPA from Golden Gate University.

P.S. Vishwanath

is an Affiliated Consultant and is founder of V-Tech, an Annapolis, Maryland-based company based on home automation networks, energy utilities, broadband services to homes, and major consumer appliances. Mr. Vishwanath combines over fourteen years of experience with strong qualifications in strategic planning, systems design, project team leadership, joint ventures/strategic partnership negotiations, resource acquisition and product development to position technologies for commercialization and global markets. He is a seasoned technology industry executive with unique expertise in the conceptualization, development and market launch of integrated system technologies to meet changing marketplaces.

Mr. Vishwanath managed a $100 million, 30-company international R&D consortium resulting in several home automation products. He also developed a comprehensive program for over 50 U.S. and international patent applications and holds five U.S. patents himself with more pending. He is an official U.S. delegate to the International ISO/IEC Group for Home Automation and Information Technology Standards. He has presented papers at several major energy industry conferences worldwide and has been published in leading industry publications. Vish has an MS in Engineering, with executive courses in finance, operations research and project management. "More Bio Info"

Patricia V. Templin

is an Affiliated Consultant and a founder and principal of Templin Bogen Associates in San Francisco. Ms. Templin has held senior management positions at various technology and telecommunications companies. Immediately before forming TBA, she was a senior officer at a public company involved in the development of a wristwatch paging device now owned and being marketed by Seiko of Japan. Ms. Templin was also a Sr VP of Codart Communications Inc., a start-up company that invented secure broadcast downloading technology enabling automatic taping and payment to content owners and licensed by Matsushita.

Ms. Templin has conducted major research studies with the largest telecommunications companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia. She has also been responsible for the design of complex market models as well as business development activities. Ms. Templin has advised and worked for a number of technology and communications companies regarding strategy, positioning, marketing, and business operations. Pat is a member of IMA (International Multimedia Association), IICS (International Interactive Communications Society), MDG (Multimedia Developers Group), and PCIA. Pat holds a BA in philosophy and English from American University in Washington, D.C. and attended Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.

Kimberlee S. Bogen

Affiliated Consultant, is also a founder and principal of TBA, was a senior management officer of a public company engaged in the development of a wristwatch paging device. There, she was responsible, among other things, for developing business and legal structures to support the worldwide deployment of a wireless personal communications system. Prior thereto, Ms. Bogen was an attorney with the New York law firm of Reavis & McGrath (now Fulbright & Jaworski) where she gained her expertise in business development, joint ventures, strategic relationships, intellectual property protection, as well as public and private financing, for technology companies. She has appeared on various panels to address financing, intellectual property, and business development issues ill the interactive multimedia industry. She is a member of the IMA, IICS and CTIA.

Ms. Bogen is a member of the New York and California bars and has been admitted to practice before the Second and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York, and the United States District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California. Kim holds a BA degree cum laude from Smith College and a JD with honors from St. John's University School of Law.

Robert H. Lane,

a CMG Sr. Consultant, is a full service management consultant based in Ontario, Canada. Mr. Lane is focused on strategic planning, business and organizational development, mergers & acquisitions, and new systems implementations. He is a true "hands-on" consulting partner and has even been given direct day-to-day responsibility at some of his clients operations.

Mr. Lane is a seasoned executive with a diverse range of experience including posts as President & COO of Commodore International Ltd.; VP of European Operations, VP Worldwide Customer Service at Northern Telecom; General Manager at General Electric Canada; Product Manager at Coca Cola Ltd.; and Marketing Manager at International Paper. Robert received his MBA from the University of Western Ontario and a BA in Psychology from University of Toronto. He is active in a variety of professional and social organizations and has been widely published in Canadian management jounals.

Thomas Murphy,,

a CMG Sr. Consultant, is founder and principal of Professional Publishing Services.a consultancy dedicated to assisting publishing companies and product developers in the areas of general management support and systems, marketing, custom market studies, and product development. Clients include educational, professional, scientific, reference and trade publishers, as well as authors and developers. Mr. Murphy has also been active in the the international publishing arena as a North American representative handling distribution agreements, negotiating rights, loacting and assessing joint venture partners, and advising on acquisitions and divestitures, Mr. Murphy's long career in the publishing world included the post of President of World Book Encyclopedia Publishing Co.

John McLaughlin,

a CMG Sr. Consultant, is founder and principal of Strategic Assistance Services. Mr. McLaughlin was the inventor of the original Information Industry Map at Harvard University's Center for Information Resources Policy, where he was a director for 10 years. He has consulted with nearly every major company involved in the informa-tion industry. Prior to joining Harvard, Mr. McLaughlin was Director of Strategic Planning for the U.S. Postal Service during the mid-70s to the mid-80s.

Kenneth Thompson,

is a CMG Sr. Consultant, emphasizing strategic and marketing analysis related to information services. Prior to 1992, he held the position of Senior Director-Business Development at Ameritech Development Corporation, an unregulated subsidiary of Ameritech. He was responsible for conceiving and implementing business and product development plans related to information services.

Previously, Mr. Thomson was Manager-Market Strategy at Ameritech headquarters where he was responsible for formulating strategic business plans for all Ameritech entities. Specifically, he developed Ameritech's information services and residence market strategies. He also co-developed Ameritech's small business market strategy and a strategy to participate in the electronic data interchange market.

For over twelve years prior to the AT&T divestiture, Mr. Thomson held various positions at The Bell System Center for Technical Education in Lisle, Illinois, an in-house technology training program for AT&T managers. Mr. Thomson was responsible for initial development, maintenance and delivery of training courses in technical planning, forecasting, capital recovery, corporate planning, service costs, separations and settlements, procurement management, and management transition.

From 1959 to 1971, Mr. Thomson held various management positions with Bell Canada.

Mr. Thomson was born in Montreal, Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1959 (Degree Political Science and Economics) from the University of Toronto (Victoria College).

Nancy Mohler

is a CMG Consultant in Los Angeles. Ms. Mohler provides custom marketing and marketing research services. Ms. Mohler brings a wide-ranging background in software publishing. Her problem-solving skills are enhanced by hands-on experience in the high tech field grounded in the practices of packaged goods marketing. With ten years of client-side experience and over six years as a marketing consultant, Ms. Mohler's professional contacts are extensive. She draws upon specialized expertise during each phase of a marketing program to open doors into major accounts, to conduct research among the opinion leaders in your target audience.

Formerly a Director with the high tech marketing services firm, Launch Systems, Ms. Mohler is knowledgeable about many business issues. At Lucasfilm's Games Division, she was Software Publishing and Production Manager. Previously, she was Database Product Manager for Ashton-Tate and Product Manager for Entertainment Software at Atari. Nancy also held senior analyst and management positions with Atari Products Division and The Seven-Up Company, where she designed, imple-mented and analyzed consumer marketing research studies. Nancy holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Yutaka Karasawa

is a CMG Sr. Consultant based in Chiba, Japan. His focus is on computers, distributed multimedia networks, title development and AV codecs. He has over 15 years of high-level experience in the electronics industry, mostly at Intel Japan K.K. Most recently, Mr. Karasawa has been General Manager of LAN Markets and OEM Platforms, GM for Multimedia & DVI, and GM of Tsukuba Development Center (for microcontrollers). He has also held management positions in Quality Assurance, Testing, and Component Subcontracting for Intel's various microprocessor products. He began his career at Intel as a Field Applications Engineer in 1977. Prior to that Mr. Karasawa was a Test & Design Engineer with Tokyo Electron Labs.

Mr. Karasawa has been very active on a wide variety of standards committees and industry task forces and has been a Director of several boards involved in multimedia, groupware, virtual reality and HDTV. His articles have been published in key Japanese journals and magazines and he is widely quoted in newpapers. His thoughts appear in four books on multimedia. He is a frequent speaker and moderator in Japan. Yutaka holds a BSEE from Waseda University, Tokyo.

Barbara Chapin Mroz,

an affiliated Consultant, is the Principal of NIKAinteractive, a marketing research and consulting firm in Greenfield, MA dedicated to expanding the interactive consumer markets. She is also editor and publisher of The NIKAReport, the industry resource on new interactive consumers.

Previously, Ms. Mroz opened new application markets for Digital Equipment Corp. in the areas of PC-CAD, office automation, geographic information systems, and manufacturing. She architected market strategy, initiated corporate partnerships, and launched the business initiatives over 17 years. She has performed all phases of market entry, from hands-on market research, to product development, to large budget communications campaigns. Ms. Mroz was a visionary who early on saw the importance of information technology to the learning organization, and developed a series of customer programs on the "Adaptive Organization" working with faculty from Harvard Business School and Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business.

Barbara holds a BA in Physics from Brown University and completed senior executive education programs at Northeastern University and Harvard Business School.

THE EXTENDED CYBERMEDIA CONSULTANTS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS NETWORKS

Nearly 30 other CMG Affiliates are called upon as needed depending on our clients needs in a given area. They are all highly regarded independent consultants or professionals in their given fields. Their input on our projects assure our clients that the most current, in-depth knowledge and analysis will be applied to their projects.

Our network of industry experts include professionals from organizations like A.C. Nielsen, CKS Interactive, Compaq, the EIA/CEMA, Electronic Lincensing Organization, Harman Kardon, Harvard University, the Information Technology Industry Council, International Planning & Research, KPMG, National Family Opinion, Opinion Technology Research, Regis McKenna, Pacific Bell, Total Clearance, TV Guide, UCLA, University of Houston Future Studies Program and Verity.

CONTACTS: U.S., JAPAN & CYBERSPACE

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The CyberMedia Group is a global "virtual corporation" headquartered in Silicon Valley. Interactive Information Industry, I3, I3 Technology TimeLine, i-SPICE, CyberMedia 2001, CyberVision and InterTrak are all trademarks of The CyberMedia Group.

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