SciTech Software and ATI Technologies Renew Agreement to Provide Leading Edge Solutions for Next Generation Hardware

Chico, California -- (October 22, 2003) -- SciTech Software, Inc. today announced an agreement with ATI which will enable SciTech to add advanced multi-OS support for ATI's latest mobile, desktop and embedded visual processors in future versions of SciTech SNAP Graphics. This agreement further extends a longstanding relationship between the two companies and provides SciTech's customers with the confidence in knowing that ATI hardware will continue to be well supported in future releases of the SciTech SNAP Graphics.The existing relationship between the two companies has previously been focused on servicing the needs of large customers and OEM’s. With this latest announcement SciTech will be better positioned to extend its support of ATI’s visual processors into other markets such as the Industrial embedded markets and continue to support existing large enterprise customers.

"SciTech is driven by the desire to produce the most reliable, cross-platform device driver solution available regardless of targeted environment.” said Andrew Bloo, Director of Sales & Marketing, for SciTech Software Inc. “With ATI we have found a partner whom shares in this desire, and continues to show a passion and ability to innovate and deliver winning customer centric solutions.”

The version of SciTech SNAP Graphics that ATI licensed for use with RAGE MOBILITY™ and Radeon™ graphics cards is a special edition that includes a sub-set of the powerful features found only in SciTech SNAP Graphics for OS/2. The SciTech SNAP™ device driver technology allows graphics card manufactures to focus on developing powerful hardware solutions, with the confidence of knowing that their cards will be compatible with the maximum number of end user machines regardless of operating system.

"Our relationship with SciTech Software gives ATI the ability to focus on building winning hardware solutions,” said Michael Smith, Group Manager, Developer Relations, for ATI. Adding, “The SciTech core device driver architecture allows ATI to more easily support customers whom choose to use alternate and application specific OS’es.”

SciTech’s core device driver technology takes device support to the next level of compatibility, performance, and reliability with a level of customization never before thought possible. The SciTech SNAP driver architecture reduces development time and associated costs for hardware manufacturers looking to add additional support for enterprise, industrial and embedded systems customers regardless of selected operating system. SciTech proven core device driver technology has been deployed on hundreds of thousands of machines worldwide.Fully functional trial versions of SciTech’s products are available for download at http://www.scitechsoft.com. SciTech products are available directly from SciTech Software by calling (530) 894-8400.

About SciTech
SciTech Software, Inc. is a leading supplier of PC graphics utilities, drivers, and tools for the embedded, industrial and enterprise markets. SciTech's products include, SciTech SNAP Graphics, a fully accelerated binary compatible graphic device driver solution, SciTech GLDirect, an OpenGL to Direct3D driver and SciTech MGL, a professional graphics library used to develop some of today's most popular software programs. SciTech products support the Windows, Linux, OS/2, DOS, QNX, and SMX operating systems. SciTech is privately held and the company's web address is http://www.scitechsoft.com

About ATI
Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, set-top box, game console and other consumer appliances markets. The Company has more than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

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