Major publisher VNU eMedia chooses Nstein Technologies

2004-01-23

Nstein's software will enable VNU to maximize the value of its information assets

Montreal, January 23rd, 2004 - Nstein Technologies Inc., "Nstein" (TSX-V:EIN), the leader in software solutions for managing and retrieving unstructured information, today confirmed the sale of its full compliment of indexing and retrieval software, and professional service to VNU eMedia. The financial details regarding the sale have not been disclosed at VNU's request.

"VNU eMedia has a tremendous amount of high quality content that we make accessible to our subscriber-base. Our goal is to maximize the value of these content assets by providing our customers with exactly what they're looking for in a cost efficient and effective manner. Nstein's software and services will power this initiative" states VNU eMedia's Vice President and General Manager, John Lerner who goes on to say, " in addition to their high quality software, the VNU team was very impressed with Nstein's understanding of our business environment " and how our information assets could be maximized using their technology".

"Nstein is extremely proud to include VNU eMedia both as a customer as well as a strategic partner. They are a world class provider of electronic media services for the over 50 magazines in the VNU Business Publications portfolio, including leading titles such as Adweek, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Architecture, Progressive Grocer, Display & Design Ideas, Convenience Store News, and Beverage World" states Nstein's CEO, Mario Girard who adds, "This announcement is a clear testament to the quality of our best-of-breed content management indexing solutions " and to our leadership position within the information industry. VNU completed a very thorough competitive benchmark analysis and I'm happy to state that Nstein came out on top".

About VNU eMedia

VNU eMedia, Inc. is a division of VNU Business Media, and manages the web sites, electronic products and digital assets of VNU Business Media. With an expansive portfolio of 186 electronic products, VNU eMedia provides industry professionals with essential news to help keep them on top of the trends and breaking news in their markets.

VNU eMedia also gives these executives a range of innovative and actionable tools to help them be smarter in the way they conduct their business. VNU eMedia provides electronic media services for the 52 magazines in the VNU Business Publications portfolio including leading titles Adweek, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Architecture, Progressive Grocer, Display & Design Ideas, Convenience Store News, and Beverage World.

VNU eMedia also supports VNU Expositions, which produces 52 trade shows and conferences each year including GlobalShop, Medtrade, the Training Conference & Expo, OnLine Learning, Outdoor Retailer, and ASD/AMD Merchandise shows.

About Nstein Technologies

Nstein Technologies develops and markets content management indexing software and solutions that solve mission-critical business problems. Nstein maximizes the value of its customer's information assets within the e-publishing, financial services, legal, and homeland security sectors. Nstein's organization, navigation and retrieval software creates immediate and substantial ROI via significant new revenue streams, productivity and efficiency gains. Nstein is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with sales offices in Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington DC and New York. Nstein is a public company listed on the TSX Canadian Venture Exchange (EIN). For further information please visit www.nstein.com.

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