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Espion™ Visual Search is Nominated for the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) Innovation and Leadership Award in the Category of Outstanding Product Achievement

April 8, 2002 – Toronto, Canada – Idée Inc., developer of innovative visual search solutions, announced today that its software Espion(™), which allows for visual search of images and video, has been nominated and short listed for the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) Innovation and Leadership Award in the category of Outstanding Product Achievement." Idée is thrilled and honoured to be recognized by the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, for its innovative work in visual search technologies," says Leila Boujnane Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Idée Inc.

The CATAAlliance Innovation & Leadership Awards are the most prestigious annual awards conferred on individuals and corporations by Canada's advanced technology community. They are presented in recognition of exceptional contributions made to the creation of science and technology–based industrial strength in Canada. CATAAlliance acknowledges one outstanding individual or company in each of the following categories:

– Excellence in Science and Technology Reporting
– Emerging Technology
– Outstanding Product Achievement
– Private Sector Innovation and/or Leadership in Advance Technology

The winners will be announced to an audience of government, business and community leaders at the CATAAlliance 17th Annual Innovation and Leadership Awards Reception on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at the Smart City Summit and Trade Show in Ottawa.

About Idée

Idée Inc. develops advanced image identification and visual search software. Read more...

About CATA

Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) is Canada's leading, most influential and entrepreneurial technology alliance. It is committed to growing the global competitiveness of its members, 80% of which are currently active exporters. The "Traditional Champion" of Canadian research and development, CATAAlliance's mission is to stimulate "Global Business Growth" through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.

Contact
Tracey Long
CATAAlliance National Headquarters
388 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON
K1R 5B2

Tel: (613) 236–6550
Fax: (613) 236–8189
Email: tlong@cata.ca