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Cisco And Infoseek Align With Panja to Bring Rich Internet Content to 2 Billion Consumer Devices
Chairmen Laud Impact on Consumer as Internet Moves to "Next Level"

Dallas, July 19, 1999 -- Panja, formerly known as AMX Corporation (NASDAQ: PNJA) announced today two agreements with Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Infoseek Corporation (NASDAQ: SEEK), home of GO Network (www.go.com) to deliver powerful Internet content and services to America’s homes and businesses over a vast array of existing and future non-PC appliances and devices.

The companies said the pacts signal the true beginning of the IP home, which will "enable a new, rich and meaningful Web lifestyle," drive increased demand for broadband technology and revolutionize the home network. The agreements represent the first of a number of potential partnerships for Panja as it extends its industry leadership by extending the Internet beyond the PC.

Cisco’s agreement with Panja, creates a powerful hardware alliance with co-branding of Panja-Cisco cable modems. By partnering with the leader in broadband infrastructure, Panja has created new market opportunities for broadband service providers. Panja’s new Panja 1000 entertainment gateway announced earlier today will provide enhanced entertainment experiences for consumers.

"Panja’s strategy is very exciting, and is closely aligned with our view of how personal networks will evolve",

said Robba Benjamin, vice president and general manager of Cisco Systems’ Consumer Line of Business

Added McHale:

"Cisco is the leader in broadband technology and Internet technology. We are aligning with Cisco because this is all about extending the Internet beyond the PC, and we intend to work with the best."

Panja also announced a partnership with Infoseek, the leader in delivering enriched content through the GO Network portal.

"Infoseek is recognized for its leading edge technology, grasp of the needs of Internet users, and for its rich and deep content,"

said Panja Chairman John McHale.

"We look forward to working with Infoseek through the shared vision that the Internet can enrich the way we live, learn and play."

"Infoseek is excited about having Panja as a new distribution channel,"

said Infoseek Chairman Steve Kirsch.

"This is win-win for everyone -- for Panja, for Infoseek but most of all for the consumer. The fact is we’re entering the next level of the Internet and we’ve only tapped a small portion of the huge number of benefits that Panja and Infoseek will be able to deliver. The only limits are our imagination."

According to the agreement, both companies will benefit from joint development and marketing efforts over the next two years. Subscribers to Panja services (see related release), such as its Broadband BlastTM and PanjacastTM, will be able to tap into GO Network’s extensive content environment. Broadband Blast, for example, delivers streaming audio and video from the Internet to stereos, VCRs and TVs. At the touch of a button, users will be able to pull down MP3 or MPEG seamlessly through the Panja 1000 Residential Gateway and send it real time onto the entertainment systems people own today.

Panja, in separate announcements today, rolled out a new name and a new set of products aimed at building infrastructure and delivering services to allow multimedia Internet content to be accessed by devices other than PCs -- such as home entertainment, security, HVAC and others.

Cisco Systems the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco’s networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system. Cisco provides the broadband capability needed to bring the Net home to Internet appliances. Cisco Systems is on the Web at www.cisco.com.

Infoseek Corporation (NASDAQ:SEEK) is the home of GO Network, a premier global media network enriching people’s daily lives by combining integrated Internet services with leading consumer brands. GO Network (http://www.go.com) is one of the top five sites on the Internet, according to Media Matrix. GO Network was launched in January 1999 by Infoseek in partnership with the Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), and is the online home of leading world brands such as ABCNEWS.com for news, ESPN.com for sports, Disney.com for kids and family, Infoseek for search, and Disney.com and ABC.com for entertainment.

In addition, Infoseek licenses its Ultraseek Server search and navigation software for their own intranet, extranet and Internet sites. Infoseek is headquartered in Sunnyvale,Calif. For more information about Infoseek, please visit Infoseek’s corporate Internet home page at info.infoseek.com or to request additional information about Infoseek, call its investor relations Request Line at (408) 543-6960 or visit its new investor relations Web site at www.ir.infoseek.com.

Panja ( www.panja.com ) is extending the Internet beyond the PC and for the first time linking home and business appliances seamlessly and meaningfully to Net content and services. Panja is a new type of Internet company, with leading-edge technology that is slashing the bonds of the PC and cutting through marketplace clutter to offer remote control solutions for the Broadband IP home and business. Panja is creating a whole a whole new market for entertainment and creating opportunity for content providers, people who build broadband infrastructure and consumers. Panja is cutting away the complex technology currently required to unleash the potential of the Internet and to replace it with simple, intuitive devices that allow consumers to focus on the Net’s information and its practical uses.

Contact: Cynthia Jarvis Kelly Shenefiel
AMX Corporation Infoseek
(800) 222-0193 (408) 543-6952
(972) 644-3048 kelly@infoseek.com
cynthia.jarvis@amx.com

1.877.232.6923 for Panja Sales