Aachen, September 11, 1997

ELSA Announces Integration of High-Performance GLoria-L/MX Accelerator in New Dell WorkStation 400

The Complete Solution for High-End Graphics Professionals from ELSA

ELSA Inc., the US subsidiary of the German computer graphics and data communications specialist ELSA, announced that DELL Computer Corporation, the world's leading direct computer systems company, is incorporating the new GLoria-L/MX in select models of its new high-performance WorkStation 400, announced July 28. The ELSA GLoria-L/MX provides the underlying performance for Dell's first workstation for the high performance graphics market. Dell's WorkStation 400 not only provides a compelling solution for the workstation market, but also helps enhance ELSA's position as the leader in workstation class graphics for the PC.

The ELSA GLoria-L/MX is a high-end graphics solution for CAD and visualization professionals. With excellent 2D and 3D performance, the GLoria-L/MX provides the highest possible graphics performance for today's PCs. The board is optimized for visualization, animation, modeling, 3D CAD, VR and simulation applications, while delivering the ELSA Software Advantage in API drivers, application drivers and productivity utilities.

"DELL has incorporated the ELSA GLoria-L/MX graphics accelerator in its new Dell WorkStation 400 series because of its outstanding 3D graphics performance," said Jeff Clarke, general manager, Dell's WorkStation product group. "The combination of the GLoria-L/MX graphics accelerator and the Dell WorkStation 400 provides a complete solution for the high-end professional graphics user."

"We are excited to have established a strong relationship with Dell - the leader in direct computer systems," said Thomas Neubert, vice president and general manager of ELSA Inc. "Their new line of workstations combines the best of Windows NT® and Pentium II® with Dell engineering and ELSA's award-winning 3D technology into one high-performance graphics solution. DELL's selection of ELSA as a strategic ally is a tremendous validation of our own leadership in the high-end 3D marketplace and we look forward to a long and successful relationship between our companies."

A Fortune 500® company, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $9.8 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWare® program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at www.dell.com.

ELSA GmbH is a privately-held company based in Aachen, Germany, with subsidiaries in Santa Clara (California) and Taipei (Taiwan). Founded in 1980, ELSA has built up a world-renowned reputation for applying advanced engineering expertise to computer graphics and data communications products. Technological competence, German standards of quality, leading-edge products and services backed up by excellent support: these are factors which firmly place ELSA at the forefront of the market today.

The ELSA logo is a registered trademark of ELSA AG. All other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are hereby acknowledged and recognized.

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