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Stephen Mitchell
V.P., Worldwide Field Operations
(415) 967-2774

Mary Lindsay
Lindsay PR
(408) 984-7242

Starlight Networks Appoints Stephen Mitchell, Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations

January 9, 1995, Mountain View, Calif. -- Starlight Networks, the leader in multimedia networking software solutions, has appointed Stephen L. Mitchell as Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations.

Mr. Mitchell will have responsibility for Starlight's worldwide sales, marketing, and services programs. Starlight will be expanding its market presence in Europe and the Pacific Rim, as well as developing strategic relationships. "Mr. Mitchell brings to Starlight very strong sales and marketing experience at an executive level in the computer industry, particularly in networking and multimedia systems, both on the vendor and reseller sides. His experience will support Starlight's continued growth and expansion in video networking on the international front in the coming year and beyond," said Jim Long.

"I believe Starlight Networks has a bright future," said Mitchell. "I am pleased to join the Starlight team and contribute to achieving our aggressive growth goals this year."

Mr. Mitchell comes to Starlight from Recognition International, Inc. (Dallas, TX), a worldwide manufacturer of multimedia software and high-speed transport systems, where he held the positions of Senior Vice President of Venture Development and Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for the Software Division.

Mr. Mitchell's background also includes executive positions at Systemhouse, Inc., a worldwide systems integration company; Evernet Systems, Inc., a nationwide client/server systems integrator; JWP Information Systems, Inc.; Datel Communications Corp.; and IBM. Mr. Mitchell has served on Advisory Councils to Informix Software, Oracle Corp., and Novell, Inc.

Starlight Networks is located at 205 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone 415/967-2774

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