3D in your pocket; ParallelGraphics launches a new beta version of Pocket Cortona, the world`s first 3D viewer for mobile and next generation wireless devices.

M2 PRESSWIRE-23 March 2001-ParallelGraphics: 3D in your pocket; ParallelGraphics launches a new beta version of Pocket Cortona, the world`s first 3D viewer for mobile and next generation wireless devices (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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London -- ParallelGraphics (www.parallelgraphics.com), a world leader in the field of Web based 3D technologies, today released the latest beta version of Pocket Cortona, the world's first wireless 3D viewer to offer users a completely mobile 3Dsolution.

Pocket Cortona can be used for 3D and data visualization, virtual field manuals, online entertainment and a range of e-commerce applications. In addition Pocket Cortona supports automation interface so that developers can now start writing 3D applications on pocket platforms using Cortona SDK.

"Using ParallelGraphics Internet Model Optimizer (IMO), which optimizes complex CAD files, and Internet Scene Assembler (ISA), which adds a range of interactions and animations to models, it is now possible to create dynamic and interactive 3D CAD visualizations for communicating design issues on the move," said Gavin Divilly, Marketing Manager, ParallelGraphics.

The response to the beta testing of Pocket Cortona has been extremely positive. "I believe Pocket Cortona to be a harbinger of future CAD-related handheld software efforts. It turns any pocket PC device into a tool that can be used to share mechanical designs in 3D with others, no matter where you happen to be, without having to lug around a 10-pound laptop," said Peter Sheerin, Senior Technical Editor, Cadence Magazine.

ParallelGraphics will be demonstrating Pocket Cortona at the upcoming CAD/CAM Solid Modeling exhibition in Birmingham this March 28th and 29th. "Pocket Cortona is key to the exciting development of 3D on wireless devices. The positive feedback we received from our PC-based version prompted us to develop Cortona for the PDA market," said Connell Gallagher, President, ParallelGraphics.

About Pocket Cortona:

Users can now browse 3D VRML scenes and VRML content delivered from the Internet to their wireless devices and set top boxes running Windows OS CE 3.O.Cortona will run on pocket PC`s powered by Intel ARM, MIPS, SH-3 processors.

About Cortona:

ParallelGraphics 3D viewer Cortona is available for a wide range of platforms including PC, Mac and Java and is part of the company`s commitment to providing complete Web3D solutions to a wide range of developers and end-users.

About ParallelGraphics

ParallelGraphics is a leading developer of integrated rich media 3D technologies for the Web and wireless device markets. We offer complete turnkey 3D services and a comprehensive range of interactive 3D solutions and products to a wide range of multinational clients and end users.

ParallelGraphics' head office is located in Dublin, Ireland, with a design and sales team based in London, and an extensive R&D center in Moscow.

ParallelGraphics' technologies have been widely used in the areas of entertainment, education and e-commerce amongst others.

CONTACT: Gavin Divilly, Marketing Manager Tel: +353 1 213 0680 e-mail: divilly@parallelgraphics.com Giles Selby e-mail: giles@flapjack.com

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