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InfoSpace's Liason(TM) Technology Now Available in the UK

URL(s): www.locusdialog.com

MONTREAL - April 10, 2001 - InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq: INSP), a leading global provider of cross-platform infrastructure services on wireless, broadband and narrowband platforms, today announced that its Liaison(tm) speech-based technology solution is being distributed by Datapulse, a leading European computer telephony system integrator and service provider.

*Editor's Note: InfoSpace added speech-based technologies to its platform through its announced acquisition of Montreal-based Locus Dialog (Nov. 2000). The transaction was completed in Jan. 2001

InfoSpace's Liaison(tm) system is a speech-enabled call routing solution that provides a variety of telephony applications, including call answering, call center routing, corporate and personal voice-activated dialing and the provision of self-service information. Callers may simply state their request and the Liaison(tm) system routes them accordingly, making telephone communications faster and increasingly user-friendly. The Liaison(tm) system delivers speech-based functionality through seamless integration with PBX and FeatureNet telephony systems.

Datapulse, a Key Supply Partner of British Telecommunications (BT) and Europe's first Nortel Networks' Developer Partner, designs and implements communications solutions that complement the telephony systems manufactured and marketed by these industry leaders. With the addition of the Liaison(tm) system to its large and diversified suite of product offerings, Datapulse is bringing the power and convenience of speech recognition to a long list of clients. Distribution is further extended beyond the borders of the U.K. through Datapulse's European partners Tele Danmark (Denmark), InTime Netbuilding (Netherlands), Compta (Portugal), TCC (Germany) and Netser (Turkey).

"Datapulse is delighted to add InfoSpace's Liaison(tm) system to our product suite. It enhances our already strong range of CRM products by enabling our clients to benefit from the ease-of-use and flexibility of speech-based technologies," said Ann-Marie Melville, senior product marketing manager of Datapulse. "Through our partnership, InfoSpace's Liaison(tm) speech-based product will be available in the U.K. for the first time. We are confident that our customers will gain tremendous value from these powerful solutions which facilitate access and elevate service," Melville added.

"Expanding InfoSpace's European distribution network perfectly complements the evolution of our multilingual Liaison(tm) product," said Richard Martel, senior vice president, Enterprise Solutions, LocusDialog, an InfoSpace Company. "With the availability of U.K. English, European French and International German, the Liaison(tm) solution delivers the linguistic flexibility needed to conduct international business in Europe. Our distribution partnership with Datapulse will give us access to well-developed distribution networks in the U.K. and other markets in Europe," Martel added.

About InfoSpace's Speech Technology Services Through its acquisition of Montreal-based LocusDialog in Jan. 2001, InfoSpace creates innovative speech recognition solutions for consumers and workers that provide fast and friendly access to people, places and information from any telephone, anywhere, at anytime. InfoSpace's solutions are delivered to the marketplace through partnerships with service providers, system integrators and value-adding distributors. Partners include Bell Canada, CGI, Great Plains, Matra Nortel Communications, SBC Communications and Williams Communications Solutions. The fundamental strength of InfoSpace's Speech Technology Services vision is the business' ability to deliver end-to-end speech recognition solutions. InfoSpace's comprehensive commitment to quality encompasses proven core technologies, innovative development, effective deployment and industry-wide support. For more information, visit LocusDialog's Web site at www.locusdialog.com, call 1-888-GO-LOCUS (in North America), or (514) 954-3804.

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