Copernic.com Predicts Very Strong Growth for 2001.Business Editors MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2000 In a press conference this morning, Martin Bouchard, 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 Copernic.com, indicated that the company's future has never seemed brighter and that next year looks as though it's going to be the most impressive since the company's creation in 1996. "If recent months have been extraordinary for Copernic.com, upcoming ones will be even more so. Each month, over 700,000 new users are joining the current roster of our flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Copernic 2000. Next January we should reach the magic number of 10 million users, representing an important step for Copernic.com," stated Mr. Bouchard. "We have decided to develop several more search and information management tools for cybernauts Cybernauts were a David Bowie cover band featuring Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, former Spiders From Mars members Trevor Bolder and Mick "Woody" Woodmansey (the Spiders From Mars were once David Bowie's backing band), and a keyboardist, Dick Decent. in general and for businesses. The recent introduction of Copernic Aggregator is a clear example of our intention to provide for the needs of businesses. In two weeks our latest product, Copernic Summarizer, will enter the market. This revolutionary software application is capable of summarizing any type of document in less than a second. In months to come, we will also introduce the Plus version of Copernic Shopper." "As you can see, Copernic.com is growing quickly. And this is far from the end, since other major projects are currently under development. We rank among the select few world producers of Internet search tools and we fully intend to maintain our competitive edge," he added. During the press conference Mr. Bouchard also announced the nomination of Mr. Richard Garneau Richard Garneau, C.M., C.Q. (born 15 July 1930 in Quebec City) is a Canadian sports journalist and writer in Quebec. He is best known as the host of La Soirée du hockey, the very popular ice hockey television show in Quebec. to the position of Chief Financial Officer with Copernic.com (see other release). "The arrival of a seasoned veteran such as Richard Garneau will be an invaluable asset to our expansion plans. Thanks to his experience and vast network of contacts we will be able to bring to fruition fru·i·tion n. 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition. 2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession. 3. strategic projects related to funding and acquisitions." During the conference, Martin Bouchard also took the opportunity to comment on rumours concerning a possible initial public offering. "As you are aware, Copernic.com has experienced great success and, consequently, sparked the interest of the business community. Contrary to many companies in our sector of activity, we generate a substantial profit, which allows us to self-finance our business. Naturally we are on the lookout for in search of; looking for. See also: Lookout opportunities. However, at the moment we are focussing efforts on increasing our market share, developing new technologies and marketing new products," indicated Mr. Bouchard. Inauguration INAUGURATION. This word was applied by the Romans to the ceremony of dedicating some temple, or raising some man to the priesthood, after the augurs had been consulted. It was afterwards applied to the installation (q.v. of the new Copernic.com headquarters in Sainte-Foy Today is also the day that Copernic.com President and CEO, Martin Bouchard, officially inaugurated the company's new headquarters situated in the Quebec Metro High Tech Park in Sainte-Foy. "This is a great day for Copernic.com," stated Mr. Bouchard during the inauguration ceremony held in the presence of over one hundred journalists and guests. "In recent months we more than doubled our workforce. At year's start there were less than twenty. Copernic.com now employs over 50 people and in months to come the number should again double. It was becoming crucial that we find a location suited to our present and future needs. This new location offers more 15 000 sq. ft. and possibilities for future expansion." About Copernic.com Copernic.com (www.copernic.com) develops innovative search solutions based on intelligent agent technology. The solutions process and efficiently manage the overwhelming quantity of information available on the Internet and intranets. The company's flagship product, Copernic 2000, is the leading Internet search software used by customers around the world. The product has received numerous awards and rave reviews from top publications such PC Magazine, PC Computing computing - computer , Windows Magazine, USA Today USA Today National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s. , Forbes.com, The Sunday Times (UK), The Asian Wall Street Journal, PC World, Computer Shopper Computer Shopper could referr to the following publications:
Note: Martin Bouchard, President and CEO of Copernic.com will be available for interviewing on Thursday, November 2, 2000. Please contact Benoit Levesque, Communications Manager, for an appointment. If you wish to receive future press releases by e-mail or fax, please complete the form at the following address: http://www.e-newsservices.com/copernic |
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