COMPUTERWORLD'S GILLIN TO SPEAK AT COGNOS USER CONFERENCE -- Computerworld Editor to Discuss the Move to Client/Server --.

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1995--Cognos (NASDAQ:COGNF; TSE:CSN) and the Cognos International Users' Group (CIUG) today jointly announced Paul Gillin, editor of Computerworld, as the keynote speaker at the Cognos North American User Conference to be held June 28-30, 1995 in Ottawa, Canada. Gillin will discuss the costs and benefits of client/server, one of the hottest topics in the computer industry today. In his speech, "Information Systems in the 90s: New World Disorder," Gillin will offer his own, often irreverent, views about why we are working so hard just when computers are supposed to make us more productive.

An articulate and widely quoted commentator, speaker and writer on all aspects of information technology, Gillin was named executive editor of Computerworld, the newspaper of information systems management, in 1987 and editor in 1993. He first joined Computerworld in 1982 where he covered large systems software and worked to establish the publications first personal computing section. He was subsequently a senior editor at PC WEEK and executive news editor at Digital News. His speaking credits include Comdex, the IBM COMMON users group conference and a variety of industry forums.

"We are looking forward to tapping into Paul's knowledge and wealth of experience in the information technology market," said Neal Hill, vice president, corporate marketing at Cognos. "Paul is an industry veteran whose views and commentary are held in high regard. Like Cognos, he and Computerworld have successfully navigated the industry shift from large systems to personal computers to today's computing paradigm. He understands the migration from midrange systems to a client/server-based architecture."

"Computerworld is the kind of publication that addresses the needs of all Cognos customers," Gillin stated. "From the managers who use data access and analysis tools on their desktop machines to the MIS department responsible for building applications on a workgroup or an enterprise level, Computerworld speaks to them. With the resurgence of the IS function within companies, understanding concepts like servers and suites becomes critical."

The conference will be open to the public on the morning of June 29 for Gillins speech, offering a unique opportunity for members of the Ottawa technology community. Complimentary tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The three-day conference features workshops, labs, presentations, hands-on demos, as well as a customized Partner track. Attendees will be able to select from over 75 break-out sessions by Cognos management and technical staff, as well as various Cognos customers and partners who will share their perspectives and experiences in the world of client/server. Sessions include: how to "get ready" for client/server; how Cognos client/server reporting tools empower end users; and new ways to maximize development productivity and performance. An opening general session will preview Cognos strategic plans and the latest product releases.

"As more of our colleagues delve deeper into client/server, we are seeing a corresponding growth in the expertise shared at the user gatherings on a local, national and international level," said John Dorey, a member of the CIUG executive board. "This is an excellent forum for users of Cognos tools to meet, exchange ideas, and broaden their knowledge of application development and client/server applications." CIUG has more than 2,000 members in 18 chapters around the world.

For registration or further information, call 1-800-627-7217 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-617-899-7217 (international). To register for tickets to Gillins speech, call 1-800-627-7217.

Cognos develops, markets and supports -- both directly and through resellers worldwide -- advanced client/server development tools and end-user reporting applications on a wide range of open and proprietary platforms, including UNIX and the Microsoft Windows desktop. Cognos is a publicly held company with dual headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and Burlington, MA.

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