New York City - July 25, 2000 — Vindigo, the leading developer of personal navigation applications for handheld devices, today announced it was named the Best Wireless Handheld Service at the Third Annual Local Internet Service Awards (LISAs). The award recognizes services that "make everyday errands more convenient, businesses more profitable and lives more meaningful." Vindigo was chosen to receive the award based on the strength of its mobile information delivery application. Vindigo beat out a group including AOL/Digital City, MapQuest.com and Oracle Mobile.

The LISA Awards were announced Thursday, July 20th in conjunction with The Kelsey Group's Local Online Commerce conference in Boston. Vindigo demonstrated its application that transforms Palm handheld devices and compatibles into personal navigators. Combining the ease and convenience of mobile devices with original content, in-depth information and expert reviews. Vindigo offers individuals an insider's guide into things to do and places to go in major cities. Vindigo brings users the timely, local content they need to make fast, informed decisions about where to Eat, Shop and Play.

The LISAs are independently judged according to more than 30 criteria. With 125 entries, this year's LISAs represented the most competitive field ever. The LISA finalists were judged by a panel consisting of Professor Jim Lengel of the Boston University College of Communication; Daniele DeFrancesco and Jim Youll from the MIT Media Lab; Laurent Burman from the Harvard Business School; Jennifer Gormley, Director of Business Relations at the National Center for Accessible Media; and Scott Kirsner, columnist for the Boston Globe.

Founded in 1986, The Kelsey Group offers its clients advice and information about local online commerce, voice and wireless services and directory-based commerce. Through its Continuous Advisory Services, consulting, proprietary research and conferences, The Kelsey Group offers analysis about products and services based on the Internet, telephony and print media. Company information is available at http://www.kelseygroup.com.

Vindigo creates resource-rich software for mobile devices that allows people to explore, enjoy, and connect to the world around them. The company's core product, also called Vindigo, transforms Palm Inc. handhelds and compatibles into personal navigators. It delivers location-specific information about the limitless choices of places to go and things to do in popular cities. Combining mobility with an insider's insight and in-depth expert reviews from the nation's most trusted local sources - including the New York Times, zagat.com, and the San Francisco Chronicle - Vindigo instantly adapts to a user's location and interests. Vindigo gives busy people the ability to make quick, savvy, lifestyle decisions about where to eat, shop and play, whenever and wherever they are.

Vindigo is a privately held company backed by General Atlantic Partners LLC, Flatiron Partners, Carlin Ventures, and select private investors. The company's headquarters are located at 259 West 30th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001. For information, contact Vindigo at: (212) 741-0715 or via the web at www.vindigo.com.