To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (766 ) 10/24/2000 10:06:28 AM From: Gilbert Drapeau Respond to of 843 COGNICASE Appoints Jean-Olivier Boucher as Chief Financial Officer of Watch4me MONTREAL, CANADA--OCTOBER 24, 2000 - 08:31 EDT COGNICASE Inc. (Nasdaq: "COGI") announced today the nomination of Mr. Jean-Olivier Boucher to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Watch4me. Mr. Boucher will be responsible for supervising all financial activities, including the management of financial objectives related to the operations of Watch4me. Watch4me, a technology developed by COGNICASE, is an intelligent agent that has the capacity to transmit smart information on demand through various wireless Internet enabled devices such as digital mobile devices (phone, PDA, pager). The technology allows the delivery of real-time information and transaction services to consumers. Prior to joining COGNICASE, Mr. Boucher was Director, Investment Banking with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE: "CM"), Canada's third largest bank. CIBC Investment Banking is a financial advisory group that assists clients in completing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and in raising private debt and equity capital. Previously, Mr. Boucher practiced law at Desjardins Ducharme Stein Monast. He was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1993. Mr. Boucher also completed a Master's Degree in Business Administration from University of Quebec in Montreal in 1997. "Mr. Boucher is a significant addition to our management team. His experience and skills in financial management will be a major asset for COGNICASE", said Ronald Brisebois, President and Chief Executive Officer of COGNICASE. About COGNICASE COGNICASE (TSE: "COG", Nasdaq: "COGI") is an innovative e-business integrator and Wireless/Internet electronic solutions provider, with offices in several major North American and European business centers. Based on its results-driven approach, technologies, international IT engineering/hosting center, COGNICASE offers innovative solutions that contribute to the business success of its customers in the digital economy. COGNICASE consists of the following three business units: Outsourcing and Integration, Electronic Business Solutions and Web and Wireless Integration. COGNICASE is active in several countries, including Canada, the United States, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Australia.