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Amnis Systems Inc. Listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange


Palo Alto, California-Feb. 8, 2001
-Amnis Systems Inc. (OTCBB:AMNM) is pleased to announce that the Company`s application for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange has been approved. The Company`s shares have commenced trading on that exchange under the symbol (ANI). The German `cusip` number for Amnis Systems Inc. is 579978.

Amnis Systems Inc. obtained a listing on the Frankfurt Exchange in order to gain additional exposure to global financial markets. The Company`s new listing on the Frankfurt Exchange will allow European investors to buy and sell Amnis System`s shares during their daylight trading hours.

Michael Liccardo, President and CEO of Amnis Systems Inc. said today: "The listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will assist us in raising the international profile of our company. It will, also, facilitate the trading of Amnis System Inc.`s shares in the European market place where there is a growing interest in our company`s business."


About Amnis Systems Inc. (formerly Optivision, Inc.)

Amnis Systems Inc. (OTCBB: AMNM) is the dominant market leader in the networked streaming video market. The company develops, manufactures and delivers MPEG network video products for high-quality video creation, management and distribution worldwide both directly and through leading industry partners. Based in Palo Alto, California, Amnis products are used in diverse applications such as distance learning, corporate training, video courier services, telemedicine, surveillance and visual collaboration. For more information about Amnis Systems Inc., visit www.amnisinc.com or visit www.optivision.com, or phone [phone].

`Safe Harbor` statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances, availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Amnis Systems Demonstrates MPEG4 Technology at Streaming Media Asia, Europe, and U.S. Shows
New Streaming MPEG4 Technology Reduces Bandwidth for High Quality Streaming Video for Enterprise Applications
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2001-- Amnis Systems, Inc., (OTCBB:AMNM - news; formerly Optivision, Inc.), a leading global provider of networked streaming video systems, presented a technology demonstration of streaming MPEG4 video at the Streaming Media Asia and Europe shows and will also participate in the Streaming Media West show in June and East show in December. Although the MPEG4 demonstration is not a product announcement, it clearly establishes Amnis` commitment to investment in next generation technologies that improve the enterprise streaming video experience.

The Amnis MPEG4 technology demonstration will allow Streaming Media attendees to experience the next generation digital video standard in a simulated network streaming video environment. Comparisons to existing MPEG1 quality streaming video will be shown in the Amnis booth emphasizing the significant bandwidth savings using MPEG4 video compression over IP networks while preserving compelling video quality for enterprise applications.

Having recently returned from the Streaming Media Asia show in Hong Kong, Rich Falcone, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Amnis Systems commented that, ``Our booth was overwhelmed with non-stop traffic and serious interest from enterprise prospects anxious to learn about our solutions. It is clear there is pent up demand in Asia for high quality streaming video solutions for enterprise applications such as distance learning, training, content distribution, telemedicine, surveillance and collaborative conferencing.``

``Our strong product and market leadership continues to propel Amnis forward in developing next generation technologies that will solve critical real world enterprise network problems,`` said Michael Liccardo, Chairman, President and CEO of Amnis Systems. ``The enterprise market is continuing to expand its use of video over IP applications as it discovers the operational efficiency and productivity improvement benefits in deploying network attached video solutions.``

Amnis Systems` network attached streaming media systems provide essential network infrastructure, hardware and software, for broadcast quality streaming video applications. The interoperable components are optimized for network attached streaming video applications and enable enterprises to transmit, receive, play, and record live and stored video content that meets both the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-1 and MPEG-2 industry standards, without requiring costly modifications to network infrastructure. Amnis` modular plug-and-play platform allows fast deployment and offers organizations the scalable tool they need to easily exploit the full potential of their existing broadband networks to enable a full range of collaborative multimedia applications, including distance learning, corporate communications, content distribution, e-commerce, telemedicine, and surveillance.

About Amnis Systems Inc. (formerly Optivision, Inc.)

Amnis Systems Inc. (OTCBB: AMNM - news) is the dominant market leader in the networked streaming video market. The company develops, manufactures and delivers MPEG network video products for high-quality video creation, management and distribution worldwide both directly and through leading industry partners. Based in Palo Alto, California, Amnis products are used in diverse applications such as distance learning, corporate training, video courier services, telemedicine, surveillance and visual collaboration. For more information about Amnis Systems Inc., visit www.amnisinc.com or visit www.optivision.com, or phone [phone].

`Safe Harbor` statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances, availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Contact:

Amnis Systems, Inc.
Stacie Pham, 650/855-0203
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Hier ist eine schönere, vollständigere Übersicht:

Below please find a most complete analysis provided by Equity Research:


Initial Recommendation: Speculative Strong Buy
Amnis Systems, Inc.
NASD.BB Trading Symbol: AMNM
Recent Price: US$2.06
Target Price: US$18.00

Double-digit network video industry growth and pent-up demand should provide
a growing market for Amnis Technology
Aggressive expansion plan should lead to strong revenue growth and
above-average margins. Established marketing and distribution agreements
reduce startup risks and create product awareness. Substantial video
technology development efforts should lead to first-to-market opportunity.




Summary and Recommendation

We initiate coverage of Amnis as a speculative strong buy with a near-term
price target of $18. We believe the company is well positioned to become
one of the dominant global providers of network video hardware and software
solutions, due to the following:

Accelerating demand for streaming video applications. Amnis supplies
network-based streaming video solutions for broadband multimedia
applications such as distance learning, content distribution, corporate
training, e-commerce, tele-medicine and surveillance. The convergence of
voice, data and video networks based on the rapid deployment of the
broadband Internet is a key enabler for web based video delivery services.
New revenue sources and business models will allow communications and
broadband Internet service providers to offer a wide range of video network
applications for government, schools, hospitals, corporations, consumers,
traditional TV and new media enterprises.

Outstanding customer and partner base. Amnis` current customer base are
recognizable industry leaders in their markets such as Lucent, Hughes
Network Systems, Sprint as well as service providers such as Verizon (GTE),
US West, MCI WorldCom and new broadband Internet content providers. Amnis
strategic partners recognize Amnis as the leader and proven supplier of
network streaming MPEG video over IP (Internet Protocol) solutions. These
relationships allow Amnis to leverage the greater sales and marketing
resources of Cisco, 3COM, SGI (Kasenna), Oracle and others as an extension
of Amnis` sales organization.

Breakthrough technology and proven products. The company`s products provide
the key network infrastructure-hardware and software enabling products-for
MPEG streaming video applications supporting industry standard IP, ATM and
WAN-based networks. Amnis has shipped worldwide over 4000 MPEG streaming
video over IP systems since 1995 and has the largest installed base. The
company`s MPEG4 ScaleWare patent pending technology is a break-through
approach for mass adoption of high-quality streaming video network
applications. The future development of the MPEG4 ScaleWare client/server
software will provide a dynamic scaling function for intelligent content
delivery networks based on the emerging broadband Internet. The MPEG4
ScaleWare technology will also be integrated into rich media content
creation, encoding, management and publishing tools.

New and experienced management team. Amnis (formerly Optivision) was
"restarted" in early 1998 with the installation of a new management team.
With the recent merger and new marketing strategy, Amnis is well-positioned
on a growth path with greater focus on targeted applications.

Few competitors. Amnis has only a few competitors in accounts for network
video applications that require a complete set of interoperable network
components. Amnis has a unique blend of computer network and video
competencies, which is a strategic advantage over traditional video
equipment suppliers and other component level suppliers.

Overview:

Introduction

Amnis Systems Inc. (formerly OptiVision, Inc.) develops, manufactures and
markets streaming video network solutions, working with industry leaders
such as Hughes Network Systems, AT&T, Cisco, Verizon (GTE), Lucent, Sprint
and US West. Amnis provides the enabling network video components,
including hardware and software which plugs into existing networks used by
enterprise customers, content providers and service providers.

Amnis streaming video technology (hardware and software) captures,
compresses and transmits live video - then receives, decompresses and plays
back video on the desktop or TV monitor using the MPEG (Moving Pictures
Experts Group) broadcast TV industry digital video standard.

Network users want more compelling video content to enable work, learn,
play, and commerce applications. Higher quality video delivery will be
possible as today`s narrowband Internet transforms into tomorrow`s broadband
Internet. Amnis is the leader in supplying "video over IP" network products
that enable high resolution, full motion streaming video applications for
the enterprise, service provider and media industry markets. Amnis new
patent pending scaleable MPEG4 technology will enable the use of
high-quality streaming video as a marketing tool for future e-commerce web
sites and for new rich media broadcast networks.

To date, mainstream adoption of Internet streaming video applications has
been limited by a number of key obstacles, including the high cost of
standard network distribution methods, the poor quality associated with
video distributed over the Internet, and the network congestion resulting
from sending or streaming video content over the thin pipes of the Wide Area
Network and public Internet. Amnis is currently delivering products for
enterprise and service provider applications that address all these key
issues. It is clear that the networked PC and future Internet appliances
will become the predominant information delivery channel for business and
consumer users that enable communications with the impact of television
while leveraging the convenience, low cost and ubiquitous reach of the
Internet. Amnis new patent pending MPEG4 ScaleWare technology will expand
the company`s presence into the mass market for consumer access to video
communications in new broadband e-commerce and rich media content broadcast
applications. The Scaleware reference design will be adopted as part of the
new MPEG4 video standard supported by Intel, Microsoft, Texas Instruments,
Motorola, Thomson, General Instruments and others.

Corporate Summary

Amnis provides streaming video solutions for corporations, government
agencies, service providers and content providers that require transmission
of broadcast-quality audio and video. The following is a partial list of
the enterprise applications currently enabled by Amnis Systems:

In Canada, St. Joseph Hospital transmits intricately detailed live surgical
procedures from the operating room to remote locations.

In China, cable TV operators distribute local cable TV content digitally
over a broadband Internet backbone using Cisco equipment.

In the United States, the Cascade consortium delivers interactive learning
and training to remote school sites.

From Space, Hughes Network Systems delivers video via satellite to Fortune
500 companies.

Amnis is the largest enterprise streaming MPEG video systems company, with
an installed base of nearly 4,000 systems worldwide. Dominant within its
streaming video marketplace, Amnis is an established leader and revenue
generating company.



History of the Company

The company began optical networking and photonics research and development
for the U.S. government in the mid-1970`s. These research and development
efforts led to the development of video compression and network-streaming
products which appeared commercially in the mid-1990`s. Since 1995, the
company has provided enabling streaming video components for corporate and
enterprise network applications.

ONI Systems Spinoff and IPO

In early 1998, Amnis spun-off its optical networking technology into a new
and separate company, Optical Networks Inc. [NASDAQ: ONIS]. ONI Systems
(Optical Networks Inc.) made its IPO in August of 2000 and currently trades
at a market capitalization of $3.5 billion U.S. dollars.


The Technology

Amnis provides network video systems for mission-critical applications
including distance learning, product training, tele-medicine, surveillance
and content delivery services.

Amnis products implement the following key functions:

CAPTURE video content from any source (cable, air, satellite, tape, live)
using mpegNetT software with NACT-3000 or VS-PROT products.

STORE video locally or in remote network video servers using StudioProT
software with VS-PRO or mpegNet software with NACT-3000 or VS-PROT products.

TRANSMIT live, streaming video across a computer or public network using
mpegNet software with NACT-3000 or VS-PROT products.

MANAGE video distribution as a part of the total application using LiveMapT
Network Management software.

PLAY live, streaming or stored video on a TV monitor, desktop PC, or set-top
box using LivePlayer software or mpegNet software with NACT-3000 or VS-PROT
products.

PLAYBACK STORED video on a TV monitor with StudioProT software and the
VS-PROT product.


Amnis Systems Products

Streaming MPEG Video Encoder/Transmitter for IP Networks
Amnis` NACT-3000 <pdf/nac3000.pdf> series is the perfect solution for video
networking applications which require low cost, high quality, dynamic and
scaleable MPEG video capture, encoding and network transmission.

Specifically designed for ease-of-use as a network appliance, the NAC-3000`s
utilize Amnis` mpegNetT streaming engine to support IP multi-casting, and a
broad range of MPEG profiles and video resolutions. They also interoperate
with Amnis` existing network video products, including LiveMapT Network
Management software, LivePlayerT desktop MPEG viewer, and the NACT-4000
receiver/decoder.

The NAC-3000 network attached encoders directly connect to Ethernet and are
available in three configurations: MPEG-1 for low bandwidth needs, MPEG-2
for interactive low latency applications and MPEG-2 full resolution for
applications requiring full broadcast TV quality. The NAC-3000 is also
available with choice of AC or 12v DC input power.




Streaming MPEG Video Receiver/Decoder for IP Networks
Amnis` NACT-4000 <pdf/nac4000.pdf> series is a network attached MPEG video
over IP receiver and decoder. It receives and decodes mpegNetT generated
video streams from Amnis network video products. The NAC-4000 is compatible
with all Amnis streaming video products, including the NACT-3000 series,
VS-PROT series, LiveSystemT product lines, and LiveMap network manager.

The NAC-4000 directly connects to Ethernet. The combination of NAC-3000 and
NAC-4000 products provide the smallest footprint, lowest power consumption
and quietest operation of any matched set of MPEG video codecs in the
market.

Streaming MPEG Video Desktop Player
LivePlayerT <pdf/liveplayer.pdf> plays streaming or stored MPEG video on a
desktop PC. It supports full resolution MPEG1 or MPEG2 video streams on a
Windows desktop PC. Users can also separate the video window from LivePlayer
and simultaneously run other desktop applications in other windows. In
addition, users may also enable or disable the display of any GUI fields for
the perfect look and feel. The perfect audio/video synchronization over long
playing streaming video content is not matched by any known competitor.

Streaming Video Network Management Software
LiveMapT <pdf/livemap.pdf> is a network video management software
application that allows remote configuration and control of Amnis NACT,
VS-PROT, LS-PROT products. It uses industry standard SNMP, runs on a Windows
desktop PC and can be integrated into industry standard network management
platforms.

Streaming MPEG Video for WAN Applications
Amnis` VS-PROT <pdf/vspro.pdf> is a multi-channel network attached streaming
video codec system supporting MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 video/audio distribution
over ATM, T1, Gigabit Ethernet, IP, etc. networks. The VS-PRO uses the
mpegNetT engine to insure compatibility and interoperability with other
Amnis products.

High Performance MPEG Video Recorder, Store-and-Forward System
Amnis` VS-2311B MPEG Video Recorder/Player provide scaleable,
broadcast-quality MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 for network store-and-forward
applications. Included with the VS-2311B is Amnis` mpegStudio 4.0 software.
This client/server application allows for the creation, storage and network
transport of MPEG video files.

MPEG Video Encoder for DVB-ASI Networks
Amnis` NACT3000D-DVB <pdf/nac3000d.pdf> is the perfect solution for
streaming MPEG1 or MPEG2 video for mobile, satellite or cable TV
applications requiring a DVB-ASI interface. The NAC-3000D-DVB is available
with either AC or 12v DC input power and provides the smallest footprint,
lowest power consumption and quietest operation of any product in its
category.


Competition

The company combines its expertise in real-time network systems,
client/server software and digital video compression to enable existing IP,
ATM and Ethernet-based networks to support streaming video and store and
forward applications. Amnis products easily integrate into mixed vendor IP
or ATM networks. Other competitors do not offer the broad range of system
and integrated network components for implementing IP and broadband Internet
based video networks. Amnis has a unique blend of computer networking and
video technology competencies that differentiates it from traditional video
equipment and component only suppliers.

One of the company`s competitors, First Virtual (FVC.COM), offers a range of
video components based primarily on an ATM centric network perspective which
require proprietary network ATM switches and video servers supplied by
FVC.COM. They do not supply a complete IP-based solution nor can FVC.COM
partner with other network vendors due to competitive product conflicts.
Other competitors, such as Minerva and Optibase, do not offer the range of
system solutions that combine client/server software, network management and
choice of network interfaces into an integrated network product.

Two significant differences distinguish Amnis from its competitors:

Superior Video Quality. Amnis` enterprise, service provider and content
provider customers demand "mission-critical" streaming video - multimedia
with full-screen broadcast-quality sound and video - which Amnis technology
has delivered dependably since the mid-1990`s. Low speed Internet video
technologies do not provide the video quality suitable for these
"mission-critical" applications.

A Complete Solution. Many competitors offer only some of the components for
broadcast quality streaming video networks while Amnis supplies a set of
inter-operable network attached products. Amnis customers need not develop
or integrate hardware and software from multiple sources. Amnis and its
network of system integrators and partners like Hughes Network Systems,
Verizon (GTE), Lucent and others provide a complete end-user solution.


Competitive Advantages

Amnis brings significant competitive advantages to its marketplace:

Established Market Position

Streaming Video Leadership

Proven Products and Technology

Next Generation MPEG4 Technology


The Market

Amnis Systems is targeting a large and growing enterprise market for
streaming video over IP which utilizes multiple "mission critical"
applications. Amnis is the market leader in this space with the largest
installed base of MPEG over IP video customers. Amnis also possesses the
strongest partnerships and brand name customer base for this market. In
addition, Amnis is the technology leader, with network inter-operable
components and the market`s first Network Attached Codec appliance.

Key market drivers include:

Service Providers requiring streaming video for special live events, content
distribution, tele-medicine, surveillance and conferencing services.

Content Providers offering interactive and communication services for
corporations, government agencies, schools and colleges, the entertainment
industry, medical community and broadband connected consumers.

Traditional Broadcasters seeking new business opportunities, such as
Discovery Channel which currently uses Amnis technology to distribute video
content over a private network.


Market Potential

Market Growth Highlights:

Forward Concepts, a private research company, forecasts the network
multimedia market will reach $30 billion by 2003, with hardware and software
accounting for $10 billion.

Forester Research forecasts Streaming content Web site growth from 15K sites
in 1999 to over 100K in 2002.

Market researcher Frost and Sullivan expects the market for distance
learning systems and services to grow from $200M in 1997 to almost $800M by
2001, a CAGR of 41%. Amnis believes this growth rate will continue through
2003 and create a $1.6B total market for equipment, system integration, and
communication services.

Ryan Hankin Kent estimate that by the year 2002 there will be 11M broadband
(>500Kb/s) Internet subscribers in North America using cable modem and xDSL
technology. IDC also estimates that over 12M U.S. subscribers will have
faster Internet connections by 2002.

Partnerships

Amnis and its network of system integrators and partners like Hughes Network
Systems, Verizon (GTE), Lucent and others provide a complete end-user
solution. Amnis customers need not develop or integrate hardware and
software from multiple sources.

Customers

The following is a partial list of Amnis customers in multiple applications:

Hughes Network - Satellite video services for corporate networks/desktop

US West/Cisco - Highway surveillance for county network

Sprint - Turnkey distance learning solution for schools

Eli Lilly - Corporate communications and training channel

China/Cisco - Cable TV content distribution over IP network

GTE - Distance learning solution for schools

Discovery Channel - Video content distribution over corporate network



Conclusion

Amnis Systems is targeting a large and growing enterprise market for
streaming video over IP which utilizes multiple "mission critical"
applications. Amnis is the market leader in this space with the largest
installed base of MPEG over IP video customers. Amnis also possesses the
strongest partnerships and brand name customer base for this market. In
addition, Amnis is the technology leader, with network inter-operable
components and the market`s first Network Attached Codec appliance.

Financials

1999-A 2000-A 2001-P 2002-P 2003-P 2004-P
Revenue 13.0 5.9 8 14 25 50
COGS 5.6 2.8 4.1 6.3 11.2 22.5
Gross 7.4 3.1 3.9 7.7 13.8 27.5
Margin
Op Expense 7.9 6.0 7.4 6.7 3.8 4.0
Op Income (0.5) (2.9) (3.5) 1.0 10 23.5


A - Audited Financials. Company`s fiscal year end in 1999 and 2000 was on
April 30.
P - Projected Financials. Company`s fiscal year is based on a calendar
year schedule the Company will adopt on or before January 2001.