Intergraph Computer Systems Announces TDZ^R 2000 Video Workstation for Under $3,000

Intel/Windows NT-based Workstation now more affordable than ever and available with comprehensive "Direct to Video" certification program

HUNTSVILLE, AL, - Intergraph Computer Systems today announced the TDZ^R 2000 Video Workstation, an affordable, high-performance platform for digital video production backed by Intergraph's "Direct to Video" certification program for increased productivity. The Windows NT^R-based TDZ 2000 Video Workstation -- starting at only $2,900 (U.S.) -- sets a new standard for compatibility, expandability, and price/performance, providing video professionals with an ideal platform for the industry's most powerful hardware/software solutions for digital video. Delivering outstanding system throughput, high-volume disk storage, and the most expandable design in the industry with Intergraph's Ultra-tower^TM chassis, the TDZ 2000 Video Workstation is optimized to handle all facets of digital video production, including capture, nonlinear editing, compositing, special effects, and more. Its sub-$3000 price makes it an extremely powerful, yet affordable solution for broadcast facilities, postproduction houses, Web designers, and other media production professionals.

The "Direct to Video" certification program is the most comprehensive joint certification program ever offered for digital video hardware and software, and gives video professionals unprecedented quality assurance, reliability, and compatibility when using the TDZ 2000 Video Workstation with any "Direct to Video" certified video hardware and software product. With this unprecedented level of compatibility offered by "Direct to Video" participants, value-added resellers and digital video producers can configure turnkey video editing solutions that best match their needs and preferences, using the affordable TDZ 2000 Video Workstation as the main system platform.

For value added resellers, the certification program is a valuable tool for increasing sales and reducing technical support issues. The program is supported by every major vendor of hardware and software for a variety of digital video applications, including Adobe After Effects and Premiere; Avid MCXpress; Digital Processing Systems (DPS) Perception and Hollywood; Discreet Logic edit, Fast 601; in:sync Speed Razor 4.0RT; Matrox DigiSuite LE; Media 100 qx, qxc and Finish; Pinnacle Systems ReelTime; Truevision DTX, RTX and SDX; Sony ES-3; and other leading products.

"The TDZ 2000 Video Workstation with 'Direct to Video' certification delivers a solution that no other workstation vendor in the industry can touch," said Jeff Edson, vice president, Digital Media Division, Intergraph Computer Systems. "Intergraph is the only workstation vendor that has the credibility in the digital video market to promote such widespread participation in this 'Direct to Video' certification program. The result is that the TDZ 2000 Video Workstation gives video professionals what they need most - affordability, performance, expandability, and guaranteed compatibility with the industry's most powerful digital video hardware and software."

Optimized For Video Production
The TDZ 2000 Video Workstation is an ideal platform for video production with features such as an Ultra/Wide SCSI interface that delivers the wide bandwidth required for handling real time video data streamed from disk subsystems. The TDZ 2000 Video's unique Ultra-tower chassis with 7 PCI slots is expandable beyond any other system on the market, enabling sufficient disk storage for video producers to work with huge video files, store numerous short-form segments or allow extra slots for peripherals and plug-ins. In addition, the Ultra-tower is designed to meet optimum temperature and humidity specifications, ensuring trouble-free operation for temperature-sensitive video hardware and enabling reliable operation during long postproduction sessions.

Rigorous "Direct to Video" Certification Standards
Under the "Direct to Video" certification program, Intergraph Computer Systems tests and certifies workstation-related issues such as internal temperature, interrupts, EMI, and software drivers. Participating vendors are responsible for testing software applications, drivers, hardware peripherals, and other components. Together, Intergraph and certified vendors document the platform, peripherals, and software installation to ensure easy setup for resellers. When the system is delivered to customers, they can be assured of flawless operation because the rigorous certification process ensures proper handling of setup, system cooling, component interoperability, and other issues. The "Direct to Video" certification program is supported by the industry's top vendors of hardware and software for digital video solutions. These leading vendors praise the "Direct to Video" certification program and the TDZ 2000 Video Workstation's performance, affordability, and expandability for Windows NT-based applications:

--Mahound Al-Daccak, vice president of products, Discreet Logic New Media: "We're pleased to participate in the 'Direct to Video' certification program for Intergraph's new TDZ 2000 Video Workstation. Based on Intergraph's expectation of the new workstation's guaranteed compatibility, reliable operation, enhanced creativity and streamlined workflow, these benefits are now available to customers of our award-winning Windows NT nonlinear editing and visual effects solutions: edit, effect, paint and light."

--Lou Doctor, president and CEO, Truevision: "Intergraph's new TDZ 2000 Video Workstation is a robust and affordable platform for Truevision's award-winning digital video engines, and the 'Direct to Video' certification program helps ensure peace-of-mind for our customers. We highly recommend Intergraph's TDZ 2000 Video Workstation for Truevision customers who are serious about video production."

--Tony Scotto, vice president, product development, Media 100: "Customers using our Finish product line for Windows NT-based content creation, which is fully certified by the 'Direct to Video' program, will find the TDZ 2000 Video Workstation to be a powerful platform with optimized features for video production. The TDZ 2000 Video Workstation and Finish products are a winning solution for editors, producers, and content creators who want to take full advantage of what the Windows NT platform can offer."

Pricing and Availability
Intergraph Computer Systems' TDZ 2000 Video Workstation is available immediately from authorized Intergraph Computer Systems value-added resellers. Prices start at $2,900 (U.S.) for a basic system, which includes: a single 333 MHz Intel^R Pentium^R II processor, 128 MB memory, Matrox Millennium G200 graphics, 4.3 GB Ultra/Wide SCSI disk, and integrated 10/100 BaseT networking. A system with dual 333 MHz Intel Pentium II processors starts at $3,415. For additional product, pricing, or sales information, customers can call 800-763-0242 or visit our website at http://www.intergraph.com/ics. Please vist our Virtual Press Room at http://www.intergraph.com/ics/vpr for product images.

About Intergraph Computer Systems
Intergraph Computer Systems (Huntsville, AL) is the world leader in 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT. Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems and advanced graphics accelerators for the creative and technical desktop in markets such as traditional CAD, MCAD, animation, content creation, publishing and prepress, and digital media. Intergraph's server and networking and interoperability products for the IT environment deliver workgroup to enterprise performance for internet, intranet, and extranet, as well as thin client applications. Hardware products include Pentium/Pentium Pro/Pentium II processors/Windows/Windows NT-based graphics workstations, graphics accelerators, and servers.

Intergraph Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ: INGR).

For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems, call 800-763-0242, or visit the company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/.