Santa Clara, Calif., - (February 8, 1999) - CrystalGraphics Inc.’s 3D Sensations® For Presentations Volume 1: Classic Traditions has been selected by ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYTF) for bundling with is new RAGE 128™ - based graphics and video accelerator boards – the XPERT 128™ and XPERT 99™. CrystalGraphics is a leading developer of easy to use 3D graphics software, and ATI is the world’s largest supplier of graphics acceleration chips and boards.

As a result of this bundling agreement, millions of users will be able to use an ATI graphics board with 3D Sensations for a complete solution for enhancing Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations, turning flat, two-dimensional presentations into dynamic multimedia shows featuring 3D transition effects with synchronized sounds. Right off the shelf, an ATI RAGE 128-based card bundled with 3D Sensations For Presentations can now dramatically enhance a user's daily experience with Microsoft’s MS Office.

3D Sensations is the first and only plug-in for Microsoft® PowerPoint® 97 that adds television-style 3D transition effects to PowerPoint 97 presentations. 3D Sensations For Presentations works best with acceleration hardware and the XPERT 128 and XPERT 99 users will now be able to easily use the 3D acceleration features on the XPERT cards to enhance all of their PowerPoint 97 presentations. With 3D Sensations For Presentations, presenters can effortlessly create and display presentations, which stand out from the crowd with unique and innovative 3D transition effects. By taking full advantage of the XPERT cards’ 3D industry-leading, dual pipe-line graphics acceleration hardware, the 3D Sensations animation engine generates 3D effects that flow smoothly in real time.

"By bundling 3D Sensations For Presentations with XPERT 128 or XPERT 99, ATI now offers a compelling 3D-oriented business solution to the mostly untapped business market," said Ed Grondahl, Vice President of Product Marketing, ATI. "Business users will appreciate the extremely fast acceleration and realistic 3D imaging power of the RAGE 128-based boards. And they can make instant use of the RAGE 128 3D technology for PowerPoint presentations with 3D Sensations – a practical, easy-to-use, appealing business-oriented 3D software tool."

"Aided by the recent release of 3D Sensations for Presentations, CrystalGraphics is rapidly emerging as a leader in the development of incredibly easy-to-use 3D animation software designed to help businesses communicate more effectively," said Rob Courtney, newly appointed President and CEO of CrystalGraphics, Inc. "We are very pleased to provide ATI with 3D Sensations and thereby give business users a reason to purchase 3D graphics acceleration hardware, like XPERT 128 and XPERT99, for enhancing their PowerPoint presentations."

Developed in cooperation with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), CrytalGraphics’ 3D Sensations enables PowerPoint 97 presentations to stand out from the crowd with unique and innovative 3D transition effects. There is nothing else like it on the market today. 3D Sensations For Presentations Volume1: Classic Transitions includes over 60 unique transition effects based on 12 classic styles, including revolving cube, turning billboard, tumbling away and slab-tilt. To further capture audiences' attention, 3D Sensations For Presentations also comes with realistic sound effects, which synchronize perfectly with the 3D visual effects. 3D Sensations is an easy to install PowerPoint plug-in that requires no training to achieve maximum results. A second volume of 3D Sensations For Presentations effects "Volume 2: Contemporary Transitions has recently been released by CrystalGraphics, Inc. Visit our Web site at www.crystalgraphics.com for more information.

Among the most comprehensive graphics solutions available for PCs, ATI’s XPERT 128 and XPERT 99 boards offer advanced 2D and 3D acceleration with the highest quality DVD playback. Designed to increase application performance for both graphic intensive and everyday applications, the 128-bit boards’ advanced 128-bit architecture, full AGP 2X support, and extensive 3D feature set deliver industry-leading graphics power for the next-generation applications. Fully compatible with applications supporting OpenGL or DirectX 6.0, the XPERT 128 and XPERT 99 boards accelerate all 3D applications from business-oriented 3D software applications such as 3D Sensations For Presentations, to CAD applications to the latest gaming titles.

ATI Technologies Inc., the world’s largest supplier of 3D graphics and multimedia technology, designs, manufactures and markets innovative and award-winning multimedia solutions and graphics components for the personal computer, set top box and consumer appliance markets. An ISO 9002 company, ATI is the world’s leading supplier of video and 2D/3D graphics accelerators to OEM and retail customers. Founded in l985, ATI employs more than 1,600 people at headquarters in Thornhill, Ontario, and in offices in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Barbados, Malaysia, Japan and Hong Kong. ATI is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

As a pioneer in the 3D videographics industry, CrystalGraphics developed the 3D-effects creation software for an innovative real-time 3D effects system used widely by television broadcasters, which won an Emmy award in 1994. CrystalGraphics has also developed and marketed several other award-winning products, including Crystal TOPAS, Crystal FLYING FONTS Pro and Crystal 3D VORTEX. CrystalGraphics’ products are well recognized and are, or have been, bundled with products from Adobe, Astound, Diamond Multimedia, Discreet Logic, FAST Multimedia, JVC, miro, Pinnacle Systems and Sony. With the recent releases of Crystal 3D IMPACT! Pro and 3D Sensations For Presentations, CrystalGraphics is now emerging as a leader in the development of incredibly easy-to-use 3D animation software designed to help businesses communicate more effectively.