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STREAMING-MEDIA PROCESSOR EMPOWERS TRINEXUS BROADBAND SET-TOP BOX FOR AN ENHANCED TELEVISION EXPERIENCE
  
Santa Clara
, Calif., - January, 29, 2001 - Tvia, Inc. (NASDAQ TVIA), a provider of streaming media gateway processors, today announced that TriNexus Holdings Ltd. is using Tvia's CyberPro 5055 processor in its broadband set top box (STB). This STB enables television programs and Internet/interactive content to be seamlessly displayed in real time on standard TVs.
  
The TriNexus TV Postman employs the TriNexus architecture for next-generation STBs for network operator branded applications. This architecture becomes the link between a consumer's TV set and a network to enable delivery of a broad range of services and a wide degree of interactivity. Potential bundled applications and subscription services include e-mail, instant messaging, video mail, TV listings, interactive gaming, news, sports and weather delivery, and TV e-commerce.
  
"Tvia's CyberPro 5055 streaming media processor provided TriNexus with a complete solution for our TV Postman product. The software development kit reduced months of development time and the knowledgeable support staff provided support throughout the development process," said Ken Mayhew vice president of technology at TriNexus.
  
"Tvia's streaming media processors allows consumer electronic manufacturers to provide set top boxes and digital TVs that deliver broadcast quality television and make interactive/Internet content easy to access and use." said Vahe Akay, Tvia's vice president of marketing.
  
The CyberPro™ 5055
  The CyberPro5055 is a high-performance, highly integrated streaming media processor. Used in advanced set-top boxes, Internet enabled devices and digital televisions from the world's leading OEM manufacturers, the CyberPro5055 can process, in real time, multiple streams of rich media content including, video, audio, data, graphics text and animation. It combines a high-performance video processor as well as multiple video capture engines, scaling, time-base correction, de-interlacing, overlay/transparency processing and picture-in-picture. Additionally a graphics/text/animation processor with an integrated high-performance flicker filter provides optimum TV display performance.
 
The CyberPro 5055 also features FlexiBus? interface, which enables direct interface to major RISC CPUs running most real time operating systems (RTOS).
  
About TriNexus
  TriNexus Holdings Ltd .is a leading designer of products enhancing voice, video and data services provided by telcos and their competitors. Products are marketed through a network of OEMs, distributors, manufacturers¡¯ reps, and telcos throughout North America and Europe. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
 
About Tvia Inc.
  Tvia, Inc. designs, develops and markets streaming media processors for Internet enabled devices , set top boxes and digital television. The company has worldwide operations employing more than 150 hardware and software product development engineers. Tvia is changing the way interactive content is displayed in the home and has secured major design wins with OEMs worldwide in all of its three target markets. For more information visit www.tvia.com.
  
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the ¡°safe harbor¡± provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including product capabilities; ability to meet shipment timetable; and other risks detailed from time to time in Tvia's SEC reports, including its Quarterly report on form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Tvia disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.