ATI Sponsors North American and European Tours to Launch Alias StudioTools 13 this Fall


Markham, Ontario - October 18th, 2005 - Throughout the fall, Alias® will be touring various cities in North America and Europe to introduce the latest version of its industry leading Alias StudioTools(TM) software. Sponsored in part by ATI Technologies, this road show gives end users the opportunity to not only learn about the added features in the newest version of StudioTools, but also to learn more about how ATI's FireGL workstation graphics cards can accelerate the production pipeline and dramatically increase productivity. The broad acceptance of ATI's FireGL graphics in the automotive industry is an important synergy with Alias StudioTools, used by each and every major automotive company in the world. Customers can experience ATI graphics in action at Alias events in London, Paris, Milan, Stockholm, Detroit, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Cincinnati and Milwaukee.

About StudioTools
Alias StudioTools is a complete solution for the creative design process. It integrates the tools designers require for shape definition and communication processes, from sketching to production modeling, within an intuitive working environment. More so than ever before, superior design drives superior business. To keep up with rapidly changing consumer trends, designers need specialized tools to create, craft, collaborate and convey compelling designs. Making design a competitive advantage, Alias equips users with software tools that are the standard for outstanding design in transportation and for a wide range of consumer products - including sporting goods, electronic devices, toys, appliances and computers.

About ATI's FireGL Workstation Graphics Accelerators
Whether you're an engineer designing mechanical subassemblies or an animator creating eye-popping visual effects, FireGL workstation graphics accelerators deliver the performance, quality, and stability required for your most demanding projects. The FireGL family of certified workstation 3D graphics accelerators, with solutions for PCI Express and AGP based systems, offers industry leading performance and quality at prices to match any budget.

About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processor unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld markets. With 2003 revenues in excess of US $1.3 billion, ATI has more than 2,200 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

About Alias
As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias develops award-winning software, custom development and training solutions for the automotive, industrial design and visualization markets and film and video, games, web, interactive media and education markets. Alias also offers a powerful range of services for new to advanced users in the most demanding environments. Learning Tools and training, support, and professional services help meet rigorous production deadlines. The company's design customers include AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Italdesign, Kodak, Kwikset, Mattel, Price Pfister, Renault, Rollerblade, Sharp, Trek Bicycle, Teague and Timex. Please visit the Alias website at www.alias.com.

Alias and the swirl logo are registered trademarks and StudioTools is a trademark of Alias Systems Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
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