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Intelligence Data Introduces Online Intelliscope^SM Tutorial

BOSTON, Mass. USA, May 13, 2002 — Intelligence Data, now part of Dialog, a Thomson business and a leading worldwide provider of online-based information services and integrated information solutions, today announced the release of a Web-based tutorial for users of Intelliscope(sm), Intelligence Data's flagship product.

The new tutorial gives users the ability to learn how to best access Intelliscope's extensive collection of business intelligence. It consists of a series of self-guided presentations and demonstrations, designed to help users gain in-depth knowledge of Intelliscope's content offerings, develop skills to refine their searches and explore the full potential of the product's features and information-sharing tools.

"While Intelliscope is designed to be intuitive, users nevertheless may derive greater benefits from using the service with an in-depth understanding of its many features," explained Cheryl Curran, executive vice president, Intelligence Data. "Our goal is to increase our users' proficiency with the product, enabling them to learn timesaving shortcuts and obtain more finely tuned results."

With the new tutorial, users can also improve their organizational effectiveness by learning how to use features to distribute reports enterprise-wide. The tutorial also enhances the end-user training function by assisting the information professional in rolling out the service throughout their organization without having to conduct personalized training sessions.

The 30-minute tutorial is modular in design, providing users with the option to complete the entire training program in one sitting or to focus on one or more sections at a time.

Companies wishing to learn more about Intelliscope are invited to contact Intelligence Data for a complimentary, no-obligation trial offer. In North America, please call (800) 654-0393 or send e-mail to intelligence.data@tfn.com. In Europe or Asia, please call +44-(0)20-7369-7656 or send e-mail to id.support@tfeurope.com. Readers may also obtain more information or sign up for a product trial at www.intelligencedata.com. Journalists may obtain a demo of the Intelliscope tutorial by contacting Dialog.

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About Intelligence Data
Intelligence Data provides in-depth research and analysis on more than 37,500 public and private, U.S. and international companies across dozens of industries. The comprehensive databases contain over two million research reports, more than three million analyst notes, 2,500 trade publications and newsletters, 20 newswires and 200,000 company profiles. Intelligence Data's products are designed to meet the needs of corporate users who require high-value business intelligence for applications such as strategic planning, business development, competitive intelligence, mergers and acquisitions, sales and marketing, and product development. For more information, visit www.intelligencedata.com.

About Dialog
Founded in 1972 by Dr. Roger K. Summit, a pioneer in developing the technology behind electronic information retrieval, Dialog is the world leader in providing online-based information services to organizations seeking competitive advantages in such fields as business, science, engineering, finance and law.

Today, Dialog's three online platforms -- Dialog®, Profound® and DataStar™ -- offer users the ability to precisely retrieve data from more than 1.2 billion unique records, accessible via the Internet or through delivery to enterprise intranets. The content available ranges from articles and reports published in thousands of publications to in-depth repositories of patents, trademarks and other intellectual property data.

Corporate librarians, knowledge managers and other information professionals at more than 25,000 business, professional and government organizations in more than 100 countries prize Dialog services for their breadth and depth of content, precision searching and speed.

Headquartered in Cary, N.C., USA, with direct operations in 32 countries throughout North American, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and the Asia Pacific, Dialog is a business of The Thomson Corporation. For more information about Dialog, please visit www.dialog.com. Or, please call (U.S./Canada) 800-3-DIALOG or (U.S.) 919-462-8600. Dialog's London office may be reached at (44) (0) 207-940-6900.

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About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2001 revenues of $7.2 billion, is a leading provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional markets worldwide. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto (TSE: TOC) and London stock exchanges.

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