CRIBIS' SkyMinder On-line Information for Intelligent Purchasing Decisions; Competitor Data Source on 31 Million Companies Across More Than 200 Countries.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2001

CRIBIS, a business information provider, will be exhibiting SkyMinder, the proven on-line data source that provides in-depth information on more than 31 million public and private companies across more than 200 countries worldwide, during the National Association of Purchasing Management Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla. at Booth 417 from April 29 through May 1.

Already well established in the United States, SkyMinder is ideally suited to professionals with corporate purchasing responsibility looking for the highest quality of reliable, up-to-the-minute information on potential new suppliers, as well as monitoring the performance of existing relationships.

"What sets SkyMinder apart from its competitors is our comprehensive European content, including both public and private companies," said Carlo Gherardi, chief executive officer for CRIBIS. "Purchasing managers have access to exclusive credit content for over 15 million European companies through the use of SkyMinder."

SkyMinder provides a range of information including company profiles, financial data, credit information, industry information, market reseraches and news, with the flexibility and control of a pay-per-view pricing structure and subscription account. It has already become one of the main tools in the United States for business professionals to keep pace with their individual responsibilities, due both to the level and sophistication of the global information it provides.

Regular subscribers can also receive customized value-added reports compiled using major international sources through the CRIBIS consultancy service, as well as data acquired through further commercial organizations and information brokers. Users can access additional detailed information on market trends, trading conditions and economic climates to add further value to their business decisions.

Those interested in a free SkyMinder trial can stop by the CRIBIS Booth 417 during the NAPM conference April 29 - May 1 or register at www.skyminder.com.

About CRIBIS

CRIBIS Corp. is part of CRIBISNET, the business information and Internet service provider related to CRIF GROUP. CRIF GROUP has been a leader in the European credit bureau and credit scoring market, providing decision support systems for marketing strategy as well as information services to the financial, telecommunications and the general business community for over a decade. More information regarding CRIBIS and SkyMinder can be found at www.cribis.com or www.skyminder.com.