NaviNet Appoints Chief Information Officer.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2000

Private label Internet access provider continues to grow

solid management team to strengthen strategic direction

NaviNet, Inc., a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc., and a provider of private-label Internet access services, today announced the appointment of Paul R. Hamnett to the position of Chief Information Officer.

Hamnett will manage the development of NaviNet's Information Services, including data warehousing and business services that serve the virtual ISP market, an emerging customer segment for the company.

Hamnett brings over 23 years of engineering and business experience to NaviNet, with experience in embedded systems, Internet development, start-up software companies and major international software development projects. Hamnett most recently held the position of COO/CTO of SmartRoute Systems Inc., a provider of real-time traffic information and digital content. He also directed MCI/NewsCorp.'s Platform Engineering, Worldwide Web, and Database Infrastructure Groups and was a Royal Air Force officer and pilot. Adding to his well-rounded background, Hamnett is also a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA England) with experience in computer audits.

&uot;As we broaden services and expand into new market segments, management of our information systems becomes increasingly critical,&uot; said T.C. Browne, CEO, NaviNet. &uot;Expanding our management team with the appointment of Paul Hamnett will enable NaviNet to build on its success and continue to provide quality solutions to our customers.&uot;

About NaviNet

Focused on organizations that want to extend customer reach through the Internet, NaviNet provides a portfolio of private-label Internet access services supported by a leading-edge, high-availability national network. Through a combination of superior technology and strategic partnerships, NaviNet delivers flexible Internet services enabling organizations to expand without investing in infrastructure and technology.

The company's flagship product, GeoDial SP, offering industry leading dial-up Internet access, allows ISPs to expand local dial-up coverage while significantly lowering cost per subscriber.

NaviNet's current network coverage reaches over 80% of the U.S. major market online population. NaviNet's client base includes Prodigy, IDT, NetZero and Surfree.com.

For more information, visit NaviNet's website at http://www.navinet.net or call 877-NAVINET (877-628-4638).

NaviNet, Inc. is not affiliated, connected, or associated with GCN Communications, Inc. d/b/a Navi.Net.