ADVISORY/ScanSoft to Host Web Seminar on SpeechPAK: The Faster, Better and Cheaper Way to Build Speech Applications.

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ADVISORY...for Thursday (Feb. 26)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

What:

        Join ScanSoft for a one-hour overview of how SpeechPAKs(TM)
        can transform your business. In this Web seminar, attendees
        will learn why 2004 is being called the "year of the packaged
        application" by leading industry pundits.

        As the self-service era evolves, companies and vendors are
        migrating from custom-built telephony applications to
        standards-based systems leveraging web development
        environments. Through a combination of user-interface design
        templates and core technology components -- SpeechPAK's
        revolutionary approach provides customers the key ingredients
        they need to build and deploy successful speech-systems faster
        than ever before, for less cost.

Who:
        Mike Thompson, Vice President of Marketing, Network Speech
        Solutions, ScanSoft

        Scott Taylor, Director of Professional Services, Network
        Speech Solutions, ScanSoft

When:

        Thursday, February 26, 2004, 11:00 AM EST

Where:

        Participants who are interested may register for this event
        via ScanSoft's Web site at
        http://www.scansoft.com/webinars/speechpak/.

About ScanSoft(R) Network Speech Solutions

ScanSoft Network Speech Solutions is the global leader in advanced network speech technologies and professional services. Enterprise and telecommunications organizations around the world such as Aetna, Bank of America and Qantas Airways leverage the power and innovation of the SpeechWorks(R) Suite of Network Speech Solutions to redefine the way they exchange vital information with customers and employees over the telephone. With a global sales and engineering presence, ScanSoft is uniquely positioned to help companies create and implement sophisticated speech solutions that deliver proven economic benefits and the highest levels of caller satisfaction. For more information, visit http://www.scansoft.com/network/.

About ScanSoft, Inc.

ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT) is a leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions that are used to automate a wide range of manual processes -- saving time, increasing worker productivity and improving customer service. For more information regarding ScanSoft products and technologies, please visit www.scansoft.com.

ScanSoft and the ScanSoft logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. in the United States and other countries. SpeechWorks and SpeechPAKs are a registered trademark or trademark of ScanSoft, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company or product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.