Artificial Life Announces Partnership With LocalWeb4U.Business & High-Tech Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2002 New York-based Artificial Life, Inc., a leading provider of award winning intelligent software robot (bot (1) (roBOT) A program used on the Internet that performs a repetitive function such as posting a message to multiple newsgroups or searching for information or news. Bots are used to provide comparison shopping. Bots also keep a channel open on the Internet Relay Chat (IRC). ) and leading edge Life Science technology, today announced a new partnership in product distribution. LocalWeb4U Inc., a privately-held company specializing in the development of technology solutions for organizations and corporations through turn-key VISP VISP Virtual Internet Service Provider VISP Vitamin Intervention for Stroke Prevention Trial VISP Video Imagery Standards Profile VISP Visual Information Systems Program (Virtual Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. ) offering and for Internet Service Providers, will distribute Artificial Life's SmartBot Suite agents through their private-labeled portal solutions. "With close to 100 million people now using instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or software, it's indicative of users wanting simple, immediate communication," says Doug Edge, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of LocalWeb4U. "Artificial Life's bot technology is essential to VISPs wanting to focus on the needs and wants of their customers." Artificial Life's SmartBot Suite is a bot-based solution that focuses on customers' needs. It integrates with any standard database to allow the bot to give immediate information about products, inventory, the brand, even weather, in a conversational manner. The immediate communication of this technology gives customers the convenience and appeal of instant messaging. The product shifts users from passive surfing to interactive communication. "LocalWeb4U will give us access to new distribution channels through their portals, introducing our bot technology to retail, government and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. audiences," says Artificial Life chairman, CEO and president, Eberhard Schoneburg. The results of the SmartBot Suite and the goals of LocalWeb4U make this distribution a perfect match. Both focus on building strong relationships and loyal customers, while adding a "human" aspect to the Internet experience. "We were impressed with the scalability and quality of Artificial Life's product, says Jeff Helm, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. of LocalWeb4U. "They have a very robust product that has implications for many industries. Coupled with the branding elements and distribution of LocalWeb4U, we have very high expectations for product marketability." LocalWeb4U plans to launch the SmartBot Suite in the second quarter of 2002 on many of its customized portals. The company is also exploring integration options of the technology with instant messaging. About Artificial Life, Inc. Founded in 1994, Artificial Life, Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: ALIF) develops, markets, and supports intelligent, award winning and patent pending software robots. The company offers a variety of unique product suites for web-based applications such as self-help, self-service, consultative selling and e-CRM. Artificial Life, Inc. is headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , NY, U.S.A, and maintains a subsidiary in Hong Kong. Detailed information about Artificial Life, Inc. and its products is available at www.artificial-life.com. About LocalWeb4U Inc. LocalWeb4U enables customers to achieve core goals online by offering a powerful customized Internet portal solution. The portal becomes the platform on which a full suite of portal applications and services are delivered to utilize in their business or organization operations. The portal provides a substantial enhancement to an existing ISP by enabling them to acquire and retain subscribers, as well as the ability to reduce costs through value - added services. For a business or organization, the portal is the foundation for a complete Virtual Internet Service Provider (VISP) that allows the business or organization to have a direct relationship with their customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in an efficient and cost - effective manner. For more information, please visit www.localweb4u.com. For more information, please visit www.localweb4u.com. Contact Heidi Monroe, Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Director of LocalWeb4U at hmonroe@localweb4u.com or 765/683-9436. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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All information set forth in this press release is as of April, 9, 2002, and Artificial Life, Inc. undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law. |
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