BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2000--
NetCurrents Service Corp., a subsidiary of NetCurrents, Inc.
(Nasdaq:NTCS), The Premier Internet Intelligence Agency, today
announced they have partnered with Webmind Corporation to add
sophisticated artificial intelligence technology to their
AgencyFacts Internet monitoring and analysis service.
With the addition of Webmind' Webmind(TM) artificial intelligence
system, NetCurrents can provide automated Internet intelligence
services to public and investor relations agencies.
"The addition of Webmind artificial intelligence allows us to
automate much of the routine Internet analysis for our AgencyFacts
customers,'' said Carlos Gonzalez, Chief Technology Officer for
NetCurrents. "Webmind' Webmind technology has the ability to
understand the meaning of concepts expressed in text and numerical
data. As more and more agencies embrace the benefits of our
AgencyFacts services, Webmind allows us to significantly expand
monitoring and analysis capacity without substantially increasing
Internet strategist staffing. This removes any staffing pressures
associated with wide-scale adoption of our AgencyFacts product, and
allows us to enjoy improved revenue margins as we continue to
deliver this product.''
NetCurrents decided to approach Webmind after evaluating a wide
variety of competing artificial intelligence technologies. Carlos
Gonzalez added, "Our evaluation convinced us that Webmind represents
the leading edge in artificial intelligence technology. The Webmind
system met all of our needs in terms of accuracy, robustness, and
flexibility. In addition, we are excited to be working with them on
additions and enhancements to their expandable technology.''
NetCurrents' AgencyFacts, developed specifically for the needs of
public relations and investor relations agency customers, is a fully
integrated Internet monitoring and analysis solution allowing
real-time comprehensive monitoring of Internet-based information in
a unique graphic format. The service is delivered on customized,
secured client web portals, allowing subscribers to monitor specific
real-time rating and categorization information about their
corporation. Information includes: most talked about topics, online
sentiment, most active posters, real-time percentage breakdown of
volume on the most active message boards and the 10 most recent
messages within minutes of posting.
"NetCurrents impressed us with both its early recognition of how
information on the Internet can affect a company's image and its
proactive approach to managing these perceptions for clients,'' said
Andy Siciliano, Chief Executive Officer of Webmind Corp.
"Cutting-edge firms like NetCurrents are ideal partners for our
Webmind technology.''
About NetCurrents Service Corp.
NetCurrents Service Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of
NetCurrents Inc., The Premier Internet Intelligence Agency, analyzes
communications from a universe of targeted Internet locations in
real-time. The Company provides clients critical information and
counsel to protect their corporate image, measure consumers'
perceptions, and counter misinformation on the Internet. For more
information on NetCurrents services visit www.netcurrents.com.
About Webmind Corporation
Webmind Corporation is pioneering a new breed of digital
intelligence for the Internet information economy. Webmind, its
groundbreaking artificial intelligence software architecture,
transforms documents and databases into a dynamic mind-like network
of associations that enable it to understand the meaning of
information. Webmind technology is currently being implemented in a
portfolio of advanced text categorization, e-business search and
navigation, and financial prediction tools for New Media,
E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management and Financial Services
markets. Webmind has approximately 105 employees located primarily
in New York City, Silicon Valley, and Brazil. For more information
on Webmind, visit www.shareland.com/webmind_website.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 37A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors
could cause actual results to differ from those indicated in the
forward-looking statements, including the both Company's ability to
continue to successfully market AgencyFacts, continuation of the
strategic alliance with Webmind, general economic conditions and
other risks that are discussed in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (including the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB). The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Strategic/Ampersand
Media Relations
Karin Scott,
416/961-5595 ext 408
karin@stratamp.com
or
Continental
Capital & Equity Corporation
Investor/Broker
Relations
Dodi B. Handy, 407/682-2001
dodi@insidewallstreet.com
or
Webmind
Corporation
Lisa S. Pazer,
212/324-2001