Exhibit 99.1
News Release
September 7, 2000 Symbols: WIZ - CDNX
WIZZF - OTC BB
WSI'S IANETT LAUNCHES THEME BASED SEARCH ENGINE
IANETT INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES, WWW.IANETT.COM, a developer of Internet
business-to-business products, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly
developed Theme Based Search Engine.
A Theme Based Search Engine (TBSE) allows users to search within a topic
specific database. iaNett developed the database through the use of custom
written data mining software. Databases are segregated into popular themes such
as health, travel, and sports to allow the engine to focus on a topic specified
by the user.
This Theme Based Search Engine will be targeted towards topic specific sites
that do not require a comprehensive search engine. It will allow many web sites
to cost effectively provide a value added service to their users.
"We have developed a Theme Based Search Engine in order to target a broad array
of topic specific web sites. iaNett will be able to provide these sites with
search content in harmony with the theme of their own web site," states iaNett
President Shone Anstey. Delivery of the TBSE service to customers will be
automated through online sign up for the new product.
ABOUT IANETT
iaNett, part of the WSi network of companies, develops and markets scalable
Internet searching technology, empowering websites to fully integrate Internet
search engine content to promote visitor retention and site appeal. The unique
search engine technology is based on a progressive parallel-computing
infrastructure, capable of scaling to search over one billion documents in less
than one second. Unlike other search engine solutions that direct traffic away
from a site, this initiative works to integrate a dedicated Internet search
engine into a client's website to promote site stickiness and encourage visitors
to return to the site.
ABOUT WSI INTERACTIVE
WSi Interactive Corporation is an innovative Internet business development and
marketing firm whose objective is to capitalize on content and infrastructure
opportunities on the Internet. WSi builds, manages and markets online businesses
in the financial, e-tail and e-commerce, entertainment, and e-advertising
sectors.
WSi focuses on early-stage companies where it can add significant value to the
investment through a network of relationships and strategic alliances, using its
experience to help Internet companies build traffic, develop brands, and
capitalize on a variety of revenue streams.
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ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
"Theo Sanidas"
Theo Sanidas, President
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing and
general economic conditions as they affect the Company's clients. Actual results
and developments may therefore differ materially from those described in this
release. No regulatory authority has reviewed nor accepted any responsibility
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