Press Release

Raincastle Clinches High Honors In Three Categories In American Graphic Design Awards
Newton, MA October 10, 2000

RainCastle Communications, Inc. has clinched awards in three categories in one of the most coveted graphic communications contests: The American Graphic Design Awards, beating out roughly 10,000 entries.

RainCastle was selected as a winner in the 2000 American Graphic Design Awards competition for the design and production of the following projects: Xchange's 1999 annual report, RISI's (Resource Information Systems, Inc.) Catalog of Publications and Pandora Systems' logo.

In its 24th year, the competition, sponsored by Graphic Design: USA, has emerged as one of the most distinguished and democratic of all graphic communication contests. Paul Regensburg, President and Creative Strategist for RainCastle, is very proud to be selected again this year:

"As the design needs of our clients expand, it is important to continue striving for excellence in all areas of visual communication, which is why the breadth of these awards is a gratifying validation of the work we are doing for our clients."

About RISI
Resource Information Systems, Inc. is recognized around the world as the premier source for economic forecasts and analysis of the international forest products and related industries. The 2000 Catalog of Publications outlined and promoted RISI's current offerings.

About Xchange
Xchange provides a comprehensive eCRM (eCustomer Relationship Management) solution that helps their clients optimize interactions with their customers. The two-part annual report, built upon their brand identity created by RainCastle, doubles as a corporate brochure and is one of the flagship pieces used to establish Xchange's position as a dynamic leader in their industry.

About Pandora Systems
Pandora Systems, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in creating customized web-centric solutions. The principals of Pandora provide their clients with creativity and new ideas (represented by the squiggle in the logo) with the exactness of a software development process (represented by the square in the logo).

About RainCastle
RainCastle Communications, Inc., is the Design Strategy Company delivers intelligent and engaging interactive experiences and comprehensive branding solutions by visualizing our clients' core business strategy. To view the RainCastle portfolio, visit the web site at www.raincastle.com