VIScorp Adds Three New Directors to the Board

CHICAGO, IL May 16 -- Visual Information Service Corp. (Nasdaq: VICP), a developer of Interactive TV (ITV) set-top boxes to enhance television use and viewing by providing Internet access and electronic communications functions, announced the addition of three members to its board of directors. Current board members are Jerome Greenberg, Chairman, Roger Remillard, founder, and William Buck, Chief Executive Officer. Joining the VIScorp board are:

• Robert J. Wussler, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Wussler Group. Mr. Wussler was previously President and CEO of COMSAT (Nasdaq: CQ) Video Enterprises; former Senior Executive Vice President of Turner Broadcasting System and President of SuperStation WTBS; and, former President of the CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Division.
• King R. Lee, CEO and founder of Wynd Communications Corporation, a two-way wireless messaging service provider. Mr. Lee was previously CEO of Quarterdeck Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEK), a leading developer of Internet, utility and remote computing software; President and CEO of XTree Company, a utility software company; and held marketing positions with General Mills, Inc.(NYSE: GIS) and Lever Brothers.
• Robert E. Reid, President and CEO of Engis Corporation, an international manufacturer of precision industrial diamond products and ancillary machinery, for more than four decades. He has guided Engis through an extended growth period, and, during his tenure, has established subsidiaries and licensees throughout the world.

Mr. Reid said: "It is exciting to have an opportunity to work with VIScorp, which has already demonstrated leadership and vision in developing one of the first entries in the rapidly emerging ITV field. I believe VIScorp has many of the key elements that contribute to succeeding in a new technology venture, including enthusiastic and experienced management, a sound business plan, and solid technological and engineering capabilities. I and my fellow board members look forward to contributing to the growth and development of VIScorp through our roles as directors and advisers."

Mr. Greenberg, Chairman, said: "We are proud to add these individuals, all highly experienced in their respective fields, to VIScorp's board. Their career accomplishments, and their past and current experience in management and corporate guidance, will be a valuable resource to help VIScorp stay a leader in the rapidly evolving field of interactive television.

"Bob Wussler brings decades of experience creating innovative programming, managing the distribution of entertainment and information to millions of households, and a deep understanding of technologies such as satellite communications, cable television, and interactive media, communications and interactive media.

"King R. Lee, who has an extensive background in communications, software and consumer products markets, has proven his leadership at the highest corporate levels. We anticipate rapid growth at VIScorp, and his experience managing fast-growing companies will be a tremendous asset."

He continued: "Bob Reid's 40 years at Engis includes overseeing worldwide operations and manufacturing, and this experience gives him valuable insights as VIScorp pursues its vision to be a global player in the ITV market."

Mr. Greenberg concluded: "In their careers, all three directors have shown decisiveness, keen management skills and a constant awareness of the bottom line, combined with a strong sense of vision for the future. This is exactly the combination that we believe will help VIScorp become a leader in the emerging ITV field."

Robert Wussler

Since 1992, Mr. Wussler, of Potomac, Md., has been involved with a range of start-up, entrepreneurial, and mature business relationships with cable channels and programming companies as President of The Wussler Group. He has also been active in the worldwide interactive TV industry, as well as in program syndication. His accomplishments during two decades with CBS include: responsibility for expanding satellite usage in news coverage; helping turn around CBS Chicago owned and operated affiliate WBBM-TV; creating "NFL Today" for CBS; and, negotiating the network's second contract with the NFL. Under his leadership, CBS became the number one network in the late 1970s.

As President of COMSAT Video Enterprises, he restructured the organization and re-focused its strategies as the largest supplier of satellite-delivered entertainment to the U.S. lodging industry. In nine years with Turner Broadcasting System and SuperStation WTBS, he provided leadership in building Cable News Network, Headline News, TNT, the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, TBS Sports, and more. Under his leadership, WTBS achieved exposure in more than 200 major U.S. markets, reaching 33 million homes.

King R. Lee

Mr. Lee is CEO of Wynd Communications, a two-way wireless messaging service provider he helped begin in 1994. Mr. Lee was previously CEO of Quarterdeck Corporation, a leading developer of Internet, utility and remote computing software. He oversaw restructuring of the company's worldwide operations, and under his guidance, the company grew from $50 million to $500 million in value.

Previously, as President and CEO of XTree Company, a utility software producer, he led the company to a 1,700 percent increase in revenues before the company was acquired. Mr. Lee held marketing management positions with General Mills and Lever Brothers where he marketed products both domestic and international.

Robert E. Reid

Mr. Reid, of Chicago, has overseen all facets of business, finance and operations during his 42 year tenure with Engis Corporation, an international manufacturer of precision industrial diamond products and diamond grinding machinery, headquartered in Wheeling, Ill. Mr. Reid's background includes establishing foreign subsidiaries and licensees, establishing and upgrading manufacturing processes, and new product strategies.

VIScorp has announced that it intends to begin marketing its first set-top box with full Internet and Web capabilities, called the Universal Internet Television Interface(R), (UITI(R)) in the fourth quarter of 1996. The company says an enhanced set-top device, the Electronic Device(R) (ED(R)) is scheduled for roll out in 1997, and will feature capabilities such as telephone reception and dial-up, facsimile, pay-per-view options, electronic mail, access to on-line services, including the Internet, and more.

Visit the company's Web page at http://www.vistv.com/, and direct e-mail to flo@vistv.com.

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CONTACT: Florine Radulovic of VIScorp, 312-655-0903; Tad Gage, General Information, 312-640-6745, or Bess Gallanis, Media, 312-640-6537, both of The Financial Relations Board (VICP)

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