Meridian Data and SilverPlatter Information Introduce Application-Specific
CD-ROM Servers

Systems Deliver Network-based CD-ROM Information to Health Care,
Pharmaceutical and Educational Organizations

January 17, 1995 -- Meridian Data and SilverPlatter Information have
jointly announced the availability of the CD Net SilverServer, a
high-performance CD-ROM network system which allows health care,
biomedical and educational organizations to easily share and access
comprehensive SilverPlatter CD-ROM databases throughout the enterprise.

Available through authorized, specially-trained value-added resellers
(VARs), the SilverServers include Meridian's award-winning CD Net 428
Enterprise network server and a choice of three SilverPlatter CD-ROM
database packages, integrated in a turnkey software and system package.
The SilverPlatter CD applications - for DOS, Windows and Macintosh
platforms - include an intuitive interface for accessing vast amounts of
networked information and are well-known for enhancing user productivity.

The product line includes Meridian's premier CD Net Plus Software,
Ethernet- or Token Ring-based network server, 14 double- or
quadruple-speed CD-ROM drives in a pressurized lock-secured cabinet and a
series of complementary SilverPlatter databases. Available for Novell
NetWare and NetBIOS LANs, the high-performance network systems are
identified by vertical application specialty:

* CD Net Hospital SilverServer, with 1 3-CD Health Care Package, including
these titles: MEDLINE Express (1990 to present), HealthPLAN-CD, Health &
Drug Information Library, BIOETHICSLINE Plus, EMBASE Alert, MDX Health
Digest, RNdex Top 100, and CANCERLIT;

* CD Net Pharmaceutical SilverServer, with 1 3-CD Biomedical Package,
including these titles: MEDLINE Express (1983 to present), EMBASE Alert,
International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, BIOETHICSLINE Plus, Inpharma
Database and Reactions Database;

* CD Net Academic SilverServer, with 11-CD Education Package, including
these titles: ERIC Quarterly (1966 to present), GPO, Statistical Abstracts
from the A Matter of Fact database, Peterson's GRADLINE, PAIS
International, EconLit, sociofile, Choice, MDX Health Digest, and Access:
the Supplementary Index to Periodicals.

"This unique Meridian/SilverPlatter relationship - a first for the CD-ROM
industry establishes a network of authorized VARs, specializing in
end-user vertical applications and trained to integrate, install, and
support the complete networked-CD solution," said Bill Etheredge,
Meridian's vice president of sales. "Now, health care, biomedical and
educational professionals can rely on a knowledgeable one-stop shop for
their CD database and network system needs. We are pleased to offer this
attractively-priced CD Net SilverServer product line through our
specially-trained and certified group of VARs, bundling Meridian's premier
network management system and SilverPlatter's leading-edge CD-ROM
applications."

According to Rob McKinney, director of network distribution for
SilverPlatter, "We are very pleased with our partnership with Meridian,
which provides our subscribers with a total solution for their CD-ROM
system and database needs. With Meridian's excellent reputation, we know
that customers will receive the best service and support for their CD-ROM
network - plus access to the databases they need through the familiar
SilverPlatter software. This relationship also furthers our commitment to
make SilverPlatter's electronic information resources easily available to
subscribers across the country."

Pricing and Availability

The CD Net SilverServers, bundled with system, software and application
packages, are priced at savings of up to $4,795, compared to standalone
pricing of individual Meridian and SilverPlatter products. The Hospital,
Pharmaceutical and Academic CD Net SilverServers have a starting suggested
list price (U.S.) of
$41,484, $43,068 and $39,906, respectively. Customers can expand the
SilverServer capacity by upgrading the system to a total of 28 double- or
quad-speed CD-ROM drives.

Meridian's products are backed by a comprehensive Reliance Support Program,
including one-year warranty, toll-free technical hotline and bulletin
board service. The CD Net SilverServers are available now through these
authorized VARs:

* Western Integrated Systems
  San Francisco, CA
  415-989-1777
* Ascolta
  Los Angeles & Orange Counties, CA
  714-852-8811
* Western Office Systems
  Phoenix, AZ
  602-265-1566
* Amisys, Inc.
  Denver, CO
  303-450-2434
* Accudata Systems, Inc.
  Houston, TX
  713-440-7220
* CompuNet Engineering
  Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Wichita, KS
  913-491-3400
* Data Systems Network Corp.
  Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH
  810-489-7117
* Frederick Computer Plus
  Philadelphi, PA/NJ
  610-292-2200
* ISI
  Washington DC/Baltimore, MD Metro Area
  703-276-8933

VAR Program Participation

Resellers interested in participating in the CD Net SilverServer program in
metropolitan regions not currently covered are advised to contact Meridian
Data at 408/438-3100 for qualification requirements.

About SilverPlatter Information

SilverPlatter Information is a worldwide publisher and distributor of
electronic information products. In partnership with more than 100
Information Providers, SilverPlatter offers a collection of over 200
databases, covering 175 different subjects. With offices in Boston,
London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Berlin, SilverPlatter is committed to
creating a more effective, worldwide electronic information industry.

About Meridian Data

Founded in 1986, Meridian Data is the leading provider of CD-ROM creation
and network-based storage and access solutions. Meridian became a public
corporation in 1994 through a merger with Parallan Computer (NASDAQ:
PLLN). The combined company is headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, and
maintains offices in Lawrenceville, NJ, Herndon, VA and Naperville, IL.
Meridian's products are available through leading distributors and
value-added resellers, worldwide.

SilverPlatter Information, Inc.
100 River Ridge Drive
Norwood, MA 02062-5043
Tel: 1-800-343-0064 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-617-769-2599
Fax: 1-617-769-8763
Internet: info@silverplatter.com

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