2. Joe Firmage, CEO USWeb History and Mission

3. Agenda Our Vision History of USWeb How USWeb works Key ‘98 Initiatives

4. What is the Web? The New Medium The Web PriorMedium Publication HTML/HTTP Application IntranetExtranet Conversation >100 Kbps Broadcast >1 Mbps PrimaryEnabler

5. History of USWeb 1994199519961997 At Novell we learned the role of services in information technology Novell stumbles First round of capital sought. First affiliate signed 50 affiliate locations established Microsoft relationship launched Third-most recognized brand Affiliate program completed USWeb’s value crosses $100 million Second round of $17 million raised Acquisition program started By June 30... - 500 articles - 8 acquisitions - Established market leadership First $17 million raised First location established First marketing campaign $40 million IPO Company value hits $400 million Intel invests $10 million 19 acquisitions completed Launched knowledge infrastructure Hit nearly $50 million in run rate revenue USWeb Learning established Won dozens of new major clients Began international expansion Expanded management team 1998 USWeb is launched

6. Starting a Company Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction The Target Market Idea Realization

7. Growing a Company Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Idea Realization Reality Vision

8. Growing a Company Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Idea Realization Reality Vision Detrimental

9. Growing a Company Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Idea Realization Reality Vision Detrimental

10. Growing a Company Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Idea Realization Reality Vision Optimal Leadership

11. USWeb Phase I: Affiliation Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Reality Vision Branding Communications Alliances Affiliation Finance, Legal, HR, IS Affiliation aligned expertise

12. USWeb Phase II: Acquisition Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Reality Vision Branding Communications Alliances M&A Integration Finance, Legal, HR, IS Acquisition aggregates expertise

13. USWeb Phase III: Scalability Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Reality Vision Branding Communications Alliances Practices Professional development Knowledge mgmt Growth tools & programs Finance, Legal, IS, M&A Scalability generates growth

14. USWeb Phase IV: Leadership Shareholder wealth Market share Industry leadership Innovation Employee satisfaction Reality Vision Branding Communications Alliances Practices Professional development Knowledge mgmt Growth tools & programs Finance, Legal, IS, M&A Leadership generates profit Community

15. Agencies Client/Server Legacy & Mainframe Networking & TCP/IP Integrators Strategic Technology and Communications Consulting Consultants Emergence of Internet Professional Services Creative Design Audience Development Multimedia Production User Experience

16. Creative Design Multimedia Production Brand Development Studio Strategic Technology and Communications Consulting Strategies USWeb Expertise Technologies Intranet/Extranet Client/Server Legacy & Mainframe Networking & TCP/IP