Compress JPEG Images Up to 30% With No Loss of Quality - Allume Announces Compression Breakthrough New Technology Reduces Picture File Size Without Reducing Image Quality LAS VEGAS, CES - SHOWSTOPPERS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company (OTC:IMSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI) , today announced plans to introduce a revolutionary new image compression technology that will allow users to reduce the size of JPEG pictures up to 30% -- without altering the quality of the image. Where existing archive technologies such as zip are unable to reduce the size of compressed JPEG pictures, StuffIt's patent pending technology is able to replace the existing JPEG compression method with a more efficient alternative. With it's ability to compress JPEG images, this new technology will allow users to fit more data onto CD's, DVD's, and other storage and backup media. Allume's new technology also provides a significant bandwidth saving for both professional and hobbyists looking to share pictures over the internet or on the network. "With the addition of this new image compression technology, we're excited at the potential StuffIt provides for reducing costs in any business environment where bandwidth and storage is at a premium. The Creative industry is just one example of the markets that will see an immediate benefit from this technology," said Matthew Covington, Senior Product Manager at Allume. "This compression breakthrough demonstrates both Allume's leadership in the data compression industry and our commitment to deliver value to our customers with unique cost saving solutions." Allume also announced the availability of JPEG compression in its upcoming StuffIt Deluxe 9.0 Windows release, and presented a road map for the future development of their image compression technology. The company outlined its improved compression solutions for additional picture formats along with the introduction of a new image file format, (StuffIt Image Format or .sif) to aid the adoption of this new compression technology in embedded applications such as cameras, portable media players and picture phones. Additionally, Allume announced plans to apply the technology behind JPEG compression to other compressed media types such as MPEG movies and MP3 music files. To learn more about Allume's white paper for new Image technology visit http://www.stuffit.com/imagecompression or email us at . Allume Systems, Inc: Everyday Solutions(TM) Founded in 1988, Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company, develops and publishes award-winning software solutions for Windows and Macintosh. Allume's leading brands are StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and Spring Cleaning(R). Formerly known as Aladdin Systems, Allume Systems enables people and businesses to communicate and manage their ideas and information. Allume's software offers a range of solutions, empowering users in the areas of information access, removal, recovery, security, productivity and Internet distribution. Allume Systems is located at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone: 831-761-6200; fax: 831-761-6206. Internet: http://www.allume.com/ . About IMSI, Allume's parent company Founded in 1982, IMSI's flagship product TurboCAD(R) and DesignCAD(TM) make it a leader in the precision design market. The company's online properties focus on the sale of content and services to the architectural, engineering and construction market through its stock house plans site at Houseplans.com, http://www.houseplans.com/ and http://www.homeplanfinder.com/ and the online CAD symbol site, http://www.cadsymbols.com/ . IMSI on the Net: http://www.imsisoft.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2004, and such other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the SEC. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. NOTE: StuffIt, DropStuff, Expander, and the Allume logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Allume Systems, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: Allume Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Jennifer Watson of Allume Systems, Inc., or +1-831-768-3630 Web site: http://www.allume.com/

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