HelloBrain welcomes you to a new and exciting year!

   We have been busy updating our services to meet your needs better and
   would like to share some of these developments with you.

   Our mission is to provide a channel where users can tap a global
   network over 20,000 solution providers to meet their technology
   development deadlines, stay on budget and ensure quality work in a fast
   and efficient way.

   The highlights of the month include HelloBrain being named one of the
   Top Emerging Companies in 2001 by Computerworld, the launch of ! co! !
   ! rporate Exchanges for Intel^® Corporation, available through Intel
   Developer Services, and Synopsys^®. For more details, please read
   below.

   Best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

   Whats New

   Top 100 Emerging Companies in 2001

   A panel of information technology industry influencers named HelloBrain
   one of the top 100 emerging companies in 2001. The panel rated
   finalists on characteristics ranging from innovation, ability to
   execute their strategy to their technologys ability to offer value to
   corporate IT operations in Fortune 1,000 companies. For more details,
   please go to [1]http://www.HelloBrain.com/HB.

   New Alliances La! un! ! ! ched

   HelloBrain has partnered with Intel Developer Services and Synopsys to
   launch corporate exchanges so that developers and customers can access
   experts in Intel Itanium technology and Synopsys design solutions
   worldwide to supply the critical knowledge, components, or designs
   needed to complete product development. These exchanges can be accessed
   at [2]http://IDS.HelloBrain.com and [3]http://Synopsys.HelloBrain.com.

   myBrain User Tips

   Your myBrain personalized information page is a powerful tool for
   managing your project information.

   Here are a few tips to help you be more productive:

   Administrative Options
   Need to change your password?  Want to start rec! ei! ! ! ving
   notifications by email from the site?  Need to change your account
   email address?  You can access these options from the Administration
   panel on the far left side of the myBrain page.

   Using the Message Panel
   At the top of the myBrain page, you'll find a summary of the most
   recent alerts relating to your projects on HelloBrain. These messages
   will inform you if new messages have been posted in project discussion
   rooms, or if a member has requested a private discussion with you.  All
   messages are stored in an archived that users can access by clicking
   "More..." at the bottom of the panel.

   Current Programs

   HelloBrain.com Refer and Earn Program

   Refer your colleagues to HelloBrain's Intellectual Capital Exchange.
   Benefit from using our services and get rewarded! f! ! ! or spreading
   the word.  To learn more, please go to [4]www.HelloBrain.com/HB and
   click on the Referral Program button located at the bottom of the lower
   right hand bar.

   Upcoming Events

   Come meet us at the following events:

   DesignCon
   January 30-31, 2001
   Santa Clara Convention Center
   Booth 319

   Intel Developer Forum Conference
   February 26-March 1, 2001
   San Jose Convention Center
   Booth 1121

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References

   1. http://www.HelloBrain.com/HB
   2. http://IDS.HelloBrain.com/
   3. http://Synopsys.HelloBrain.com/
   4. http://www.HelloBrain.com/HB