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DDD Group PLC
03 July 2003



DDD Group plc


3 July 2003


DDD Group plc ("DDD") today announced an alliance with Silicon Graphics Inc
("SGI") (NYSE: SGI) whereby both companies will work together to deliver 3D
"glasses-free" display solutions that complement Silicon Graphics(R) visual
workstations to SGI end users and independent software vendors.


The solutions will be based on DDD's TriDefTM Visualizer software that 
simplifies the integration of a range of different 3D LCD and plasma displays 
with existing OpenGL(R) software applications. The 3D display solutions will be
aimed at end users in SGI's five main markets of manufacturing, life sciences, 
energy, government and defence, and media.


TriDef Visualizer enables an OpenGL interactive computer graphics software
application to deliver output suitable for presentation on a 3D display without
the software developer having to change the application code. End users seeking
to take advantage of the growing number of 3D displays can now do so quickly and
easily, with a minimum of development effort.


"We have closely tracked the development of 3D 'glasses-free' displays," said
Greg Estes, vice president of corporate marketing of SGI. "However, the
challenge has been to deliver a solution to customers and software partners that
doesn't require them to write additional application code specific to each new
3D display."


"With DDD's TriDef Visualizer solution, our customers gain rapid access to the
full range of 3D displays that are best suited to their needs," said Estes. "As
new displays are developed, DDD will continue to expand the capabilities of
Visualizer, ensuring that our customers can continue to take advantage of both
the highest quality glasses-free display technology as well as the power of
next-generation SGI visualisation systems."


"Working closely with SGI, we can readily address the professional market for 3D
visualisation applications," said Chris Yewdall, chief executive officer for
DDD. "SGI's leadership in the market for high-performance computer graphics
visualisation solutions across several key markets makes it an ideal party with
whom we expect to develop sales and licensing opportunities in this emerging
business."



DDD Enquiries:
Chris Yewdall, Chief Executive
Phone: +1 (310) 566-3340
e-mail: info@ddd.com



About DDD

DDD is transforming the viewing experience with applications for glasses-free 3D
displays. Its patented technologies enable 3D viewing without glasses; simple
integration of computer graphics applications with 3D displays; supply of 3D
content through 2D to 3D conversion; and 3D transmission over existing networks.
DDD is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM:
DDD). More information is available at www.ddd.com.


About SGI
SGI is the world's leader in high-performance computing, visualization and
storage. SGI's vision is to provide technology that enables the most significant
scientific and creative breakthroughs of the 21st century. Whether it's sharing
images to aid in brain surgery, finding oil more efficiently, studying global
climate or enabling the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, SGI is
dedicated to addressing the next class of challenges for scientific, engineering
and creative users. SGI was named on FORTUNE magazine's 2003 list of "Top 100
Companies to Work For. "With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in
Mountain View, Calif., and can be found at www.sgi.com.


Silicon Graphics, SGI, OpenGL and the SGI logo are registered trademarks of
Silicon Graphics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries worldwide.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective
owners.








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