FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RapidMedia Network Launches RapidBrowser XP - The ALL-IN-ONE Desktop Portal for ISPs, Corporate Intranets, and Consumers

Video Conferencing and Instant Messaging Added to First-of-Its-Kind Software

CHICAGO, IL- March 6, 2002 - RapidMedia Network today announced the release of RapidBrowser XP, adding Video Conferencing, Multinetwork Instant Messaging, and Passport functionality to their RapidBrowser desktop portal software.  The Company customizes and private labels its patent-pending product for corporate intranets, portal companies and broadband ISPs.  A consumer version of the RapidBrowser is also available for $19.95 at www.rapidbrowser.com. 

With the release of RapidBrowser XP, RapidMedia continues to innovate and improve upon its revolutionary client/server desktop software.  The video conferencing client allows for peer-to-peer conferencing within corporations or throughout the Internet.  For corporations, RapidConference will bring live calls, product launches and CEO messages right to the employee's desktop.  Further, RapidConference is a natural extension to the Company's RapidManager content integration technology for archiving and streaming playback of live events.

RapidMedia's Instant Messaging is a secure, flexible solution for real-time corporate communication.  For ISPs and consumers, the IM software eliminates switching costs as it is compatible with major consumer services AOL, MSN, Yahoo and ICQ.

The Passport functionality stores employee login information for multiple web applications within corporations for ease of use.  The consumer version of RapidBrowser XP showcases the Passport functionality, allowing users to auto login to popular Yahoo! and Hotmail email services.

"RapidMedia's goal is to create the ultimate desktop portal software for our clients and partners" says Vic Tyagi, CEO of RapidMedia Network.  "With the addition of real-time communication technology, the RapidBrowser creates an invaluable gateway to employees and consumers, serving as a tremendous tool for corporate productivity, and a branded walled garden for ISPs."

About RapidMedia Network
RapidMedia Network, Inc. is a global broadband software, infrastructure, and services company.  The Company's products and services include an ALL-IN-ONE desktop software solution (the "RapidBrowser") designed for broadband ISPs and corporate intranets.   RapidMedia customizes its patent-pending client/server software for each of its private label partners to create a branded "walled garden" for their customers or employees.  By combining streaming video & audio, video conferencing, advanced web browsing, multinetwork instant messaging and chat, passport functionality, MP3 and online radio, TV tuner card compatibility and other features, RapidMedia creates a multimedia desktop gateway that compliments existing web based portals or acts as a stand alone solution.  For more information, or to download the RapidBrowser, visit www.rapidmedianetwork.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Al Connor
Office (630) 801-1700 x25
Fax (630) 801-1495
aconnor@rapidmedianetwork.com