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ModusLink's New Consumer Electronics Solutions Suite Tailored to Meet Specific Needs and Challenges of Highly-Competitive Market



    ModusLink Corporation, a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI)
    and leading provider of global supply chain management solutions,
    today announced availability of the ModusLink Consumer Electronics
    Solutions Suite, an integrated suite of tailored solutions designed to
    address the specific supply chain challenges and global operating
    requirements of consumer electronics companies. Based on decades of
    experience developing successful, high-return solutions for the
    consumer electronics market, ModusLink has documented and standardized
    the best processes, technologies and operating methodologies available
    and now offers them as part of its new, integrated solution suite.

    The new solutions suite helps clients reduce complexity and speed
    implementation of key supply chain strategies--from global sourcing
    and late-configuration to direct to retailer fulfillment and expansion
    into new regional markets--while lowering associated capital
    investment, cost and risk. Additionally, with globalization increasing
    the field of competitors, ModusLink helps clients differentiate
    themselves by expediting time to market and improving customer
    service, satisfaction and loyalty.

    "Today's announcement underscores ModusLink's commitment to the
    consumer electronics industry and the depth of our experience in
    helping companies address the specific challenges of this market,"
    said Joseph C. Lawler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
    of CMGI. "While demand for consumer products remains strong,
    manufacturers are battling the affects of shorter product lifecycles,
    rapid commoditization of goods, increased demand for innovation and
    mounting global competition. We understand the challenges of this
    market and have a proven track record of helping consumer electronics
    companies stay competitive in this challenging business environment.
    Our suite helps clients effectively balance customer focus and cost by
    taking redundancy, inefficiency and risk out of the supply chain,
    while boosting quality of service to customers."

    "ModusLink has continually demonstrated a solid understanding of
    the unique challenges and operating requirements of our market. Their
    expertise and market-specific solutions have been instrumental in
    helping Newton Peripherals meet continued growth in global demand for
    our innovative, new MoGo Mouse product," said Matthew Westover, Newton
    Peripherals' CEO and President. "ModusLink's tailored supply chain
    solutions are a fundamental part of our global supply chain operations
    and help us in our efforts to provide outstanding levels of service to
    our customers throughout the United States and Europe."

    The new Consumer Electronics Solutions Suite is comprised of 9
    "solution packages" that manage the full range of forward supply,
    reverse logistics and "go-to-market" (channel direct and regional
    expansion) supply chain activities. Among the solution packages
    available are the following key offerings:

    -- Optimized Configuration - Leveraging supply chain network
    optimization and simulation analysis to determine the best
    global supply chain model and capacity strategy to meet cost
    and service targets.

    -- Retail Direct - All services and processes required to manage,
    and ship directly to, the retail channel in any geography -
    from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and messaging to
    merchandising and Collaborative Planning and Forecasting
    Replenishment (CPFR).

    -- Gateway to Market (Asia, Europe and Americas) - All services
    required to help clients quickly and cost-effectively enter
    new geographic markets. In addition to all of the key supply
    chain services, such as sourcing, light manufacturing,
    fulfillment and returns, this solution addresses such complex
    needs as regulatory compliance, taxation, customs and local
    language support.

    -- Factory Supply (with optional VMI) - All services required to
    source multiple components and materials and deliver to
    factory consumption points with optimum efficiency, inventory
    management and customer service, including optional processes
    that optimize hub operations using intelligent Vendor Managed
    Inventory (VMI) techniques and direct-line feed supply models.

    -- Reverse Logistics - Full design and execution of reverse
    logistics processes that minimize non-value repair and
    accelerate the identification of no fault found products and
    components to expedite the processing and return to market of
    valuable returned product.

    For more information and a complete list of the available solution
    packages, please contact a sales representative or visit our website
    at www.moduslink.com to download the brochure.

    About ModusLink

    ModusLink Corporation is a leading provider of global, end-to-end
    supply chain management solutions. The company provides technology
    clients in the software, computing, consumer electronics, storage and
    communications markets with customized supply chain solutions that
    improve time-to-market, productivity and customer satisfaction while
    reducing risk and cost. ModusLink's services include consulting and
    planning, sourcing and supply base management, manufacturing and
    product configuration, fulfillment, logistics management, e-commerce
    and the complete range of aftermarket services. With 40 facilities in
    13 countries, ModusLink has the largest global footprint in its
    industry. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts and
    is a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI). For additional
    information, see www.moduslink.com.

    About CMGI

    CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI), through its subsidiary ModusLink,
    provides industry-leading global supply chain management services and
    solutions that help businesses market, sell and distribute their
    products around the world. In addition, CMGI's venture capital
    business, @Ventures, invests in a variety of technology ventures. For
    additional information, see www.cmgi.com.

    This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a
    variety of subjects including, for example, the expected benefits of
    the Consumer Electronics Solutions Suite. The following important
    factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to
    differ materially from those described in these forward-looking
    statements: ModusLink's success depends on its ability to execute on
    its business strategy and the continued and increased demand for and
    market acceptance of its solutions and services; ModusLink may not be
    able to expand its operations in accordance with its business
    strategy; ModusLink may experience difficulties integrating
    technologies, operations and personnel in accordance with its business
    strategy; ModusLink derives a significant portion of its revenue from
    a small number of customers and the loss of any of those customers
    would significantly damage its financial condition and results of
    operations; increased competition and technological changes in the
    markets in which ModusLink competes; and risks associated with
    international operations. ModusLink represents a significant
    percentage of CMGI's operations and the occurrence of any of the
    foregoing factors may have an adverse effect on CMGI's results of
    operations and financial results. For a detailed discussion of
    cautionary statements that may affect CMGI's future results of
    operations and financial results, please refer to CMGI's filings with
    the Securities and Exchange Commission, including CMGI's most recent
    Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
    Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations
    and are inherently uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to
    update forward-looking statements made by us.