Investintech.com Inc. Selects ScanSoft OmniPage Capture SDK 12 to Enab

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    TORONTO & PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2005--Investintech.com Inc., a leading developer of PDF conversion applications, and ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT), a global leader in speech and imaging technology, today announced that Investintech has selected the ScanSoft (R) OmniPage (R) Capture SDK 12 to add text extraction capabilities from image PDFs to its product line.
    By integrating ScanSoft's market-leading optical character recognition (OCR), Investintech's Able2Extract Professional and Able2Doc Professional PDF conversion products now have the ability to extract the text from image PDF files and convert information into formatted and editable Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word documents.
    "The integration of ScanSoft's OCR technology into our family of products marks an important milestone for Investintech. We've had a lot of customers asking for the ability to convert image PDFs and we are pleased to be able to deliver a great solution through the integration of ScanSoft's top-notch OCR product," stated George Vranjesevic, Investintech's Vice-President of Technology.
    For more information or to download a free trial of either Able2Extract Professional or Able2Doc Professional, please visit www.investintech.com. For more information on the ScanSoft OmniPage Capture SDK, and to request a free developer evaluation, please visit www.ScanSoft.com/OmniPage/CaptureSDK.

    About Investintech.com Inc.

    Investintech.com Inc. is a leading developer of innovative software technologies specializing in the conversion and manipulation of PDF and other data into more useable formats. Investintech produces solutions that enhance the ability of individuals and corporations to do their job in a timely and cost effective manner. Find out more about our solutions at www.investintech.com.

    About ScanSoft, Inc.

    ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT) is the global leader of speech and imaging solutions that are used to automate a wide range of manual processes - saving time, increasing worker productivity and improving customer service. For more information regarding ScanSoft(R) products and technologies, please visit www.ScanSoft.com.

    ScanSoft and OmniPage are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

    The statements in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with market trends, competitive factors, and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. Actual results, event and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

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CONTACT: ScanSoft, Inc. Erica Hill, 978-977-8466 erica.hill@scansoft.com or Investintech.com Inc. David Moon, 416-920-5884 david.moon@investintech.com

KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS INTERNATIONAL CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE PRODUCT MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: ScanSoft, Inc.

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