Launch of Copernic Agent (v6.0)

Launch of Copernic Agent (v6.0)

-- The Greatest Upgrade to Copernic’s Search Software Ever Released --

Québec (Canada), Tuesday, October 8th, 2002 - Information technology specialist Copernic has taken the wraps off its sixth-generation search software with Copernic Agent, the latest version of its award-winning search software known as Copernic 2001. With completely new architecture and a redesigned user interface, Copernic Agent is the only integrated search software that lets users Search, Manage, Analyze and Track information on the Web.

“Copernic Agent was designed with the express purpose of integrating the range of Web searching initiatives into a powerful and robust easy-to-use solution,” stated Martin Bouchard, President and CEO of Copernic. “We’re living in the information age, and there is now more information available on the Web than ever before. We created Copernic Agent to help people navigate in that infinite sea of information.”

Copernic Agent comes in three specific versions: Basic, Personal and Professional. Each version targets a different market with different needs and requirements. All three versions are available from the company Web site at: www.copernic.com

In its three versions, Copernic Agent has introduced several new features and improvements, such as:

• Monitoring Web pages for changes
• Improved tracking and notification of new search results
• Creating intelligent summaries of search results
• New redesigned user interface (Windows XP style)
• Complete seamless integration with Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Filtering of results by language, domain, status, etc.
• Improved removal of irrelevant and duplicate pages
• Improved searching for keywords within found pages
• Redesigned search categories for more targeted results
• Improved automation of search operations
• Different choices of search results layout
• Ability to create custom search categories
• Grouping of search results by domain, status, etc.
• Integration with Microsoft Office
• Miscellaneous search & results enhancements
• Miscellaneous customizing and configuration enhancements

Detailed explanations of the new features and improvements are available from the company Web site at: www.copernic.com/desktop/products/agent/whatsnew.html


"Copernic Agent is a completely integrated, one stop solution: analysis, filtering, grouping, task automation, sharing, summarization, tracking, etc. The numerous functions incorporated in Copernic Agent originate from the will of the company to create a search solution that would go beyond simple Web search engines and be flexible enough to allow users to personalize their search experience even further,” stated Sébastien Boulanger, Copernic Agent Product Manager.

Copernic Agent Personal and Copernic Agent Professional offer access to more than 1000 specialized search sources, allowing users to better target their queries and obtain results that are markedly precise and up-to-date. With their more advanced functions, they are the intelligence gathering tools of choice for demanding users who recognize the strategic importance of powerful search management solutions.

About Copernic
Copernic develops cutting-edge information management solutions that enable professionals and enterprises to maximize their information assets and become more efficient and proactive in their business environment. Integrating the advanced technologies that have come to typify the company, the solutions offered enable professionals and businesses to become more competitive in an information world that is constantly changing.

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Isabelle Rivoal
Public Relations Manager
media@copernic.com
418-527-0528 ext. 1010

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