Nov. 11, 1999--In another deal
designed to bring cutting-edge content to its upcoming Internet
destination for business professionals, WordCruncher Internet
Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: WCTI) announced today an agreement with
AccuWeather, Inc. to make weather data available on WCTI's upcoming
Web site. Through this agreement, WCTI will be able to provide its
customers with up-to-the-minute weather data, including five-day
forecasts and current weather conditions for thousands of cities
throughout the world, satellite and radar images, temperature band
maps and weather alerts.
AccuWeather, the leading supplier of weather on the Web, provides
content for more than 1,500 Internet sites, including CNN Interactive,
MSNBC, the Associated Press, the Washington Post, and the New York
Times. In addition to weather, AccuWeather's AccuNet(TM) content
package includes streaming weather video, general news and
information, sports scores, and more.
"Recent events reinforce the profound impact that the weather can
have on both our personal lives and our businesses," said Dan Lunt,
president and CEO of WCTI. "Hopefully, our users will, more often than
not, be able to select the perfect day off to hit the beach or ski
slope. But for those times when the weather turns serious and
threatening, our partnership with AccuWeather, the leader in this
sophisticated field, will provide our users with the ability to plan
business events and manage business logistics with confidence."
"We're proud to be selected as the sole weather source for
WordCruncher," said Dr. Joel N. Myers, AccuWeather's founder and
president. "This partnership represents our commitment to continually
expand our global reach, providing highly localized and accurate
forecasts to new users."
About WordCruncher
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, WordCruncher Internet
Technologies, Inc., is an Internet information company that provides
information-gathering solutions specific to business professionals.
WCTI combines powerful search capabilities with a targeted,
comprehensive directory of information vital to the business
community. For more information about WCTI, visit www.wordcruncher.com.
About AccuWeather
AccuWeather, the World's Weather Authority(TM), provides a
portfolio of products and services that benefit people worldwide:
through the airwaves, via the Internet, in print and behind the
scenes. AccuWeather serves 23,500 customers in media, business,
government and institutions and millions more through
www.accuweather.com.
Additionally, AccuWeather's WeatherPager(TM) service
automatically transmits official National Weather Service severe
weather warnings, watches and updates immediately to any alphanumeric
pager. AccuWeather is a privately held company.
This release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and includes WCTI's belief,
expectations or intentions regarding its future operations and
financial condition. All forward-looking statements included in this
release are based on current expectations that involve risks and
uncertainties, which might cause the actual results to differ
materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
Factors affecting results include the timely development and
implementation of technologies and services, the market awareness and
acceptance of these technologies and services, competitive factors and
pricing pressures, changes in product mix due to market demand, the
overall market demand for Internet services, and the ability of the
Company to protect its proprietary information. WCTI assumes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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CONTACT: AccuWeather, Inc.
Editorial:
Tracy Mason, 814/235-8630
masont@accuwx.com
or
WordCruncher Internet Technologies, Inc.
Mike Schouten, 801/816-9904, x109
mike_schouten@wordcruncher.com
or
WordCruncher Investor Relations Contact:
R. Brett Bell, 801/816-9904
investors@wordcruncher.com
or
WordCruncher Contact for Brokers and Analysts:
Columbia Financial Group, 888/301-6271 |
