Accoona Delivers Powerful New Search Tools Via The Accoona Toolbar and Desktop Search Companion

Accoona Delivers Powerful New Search Tools Via The Accoona Toolbar and Desktop Search Companion

Powered by Proprietary Artificial Intelligence, Accoona's Toolbar and Desktop Search Make Finding Online Information and Lost Files Easier

NEW YORK, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Accoona Corporation, an industry pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) search technology, today announced the launch of the Accoona Toolbar(TM) and the Accoona Desktop Search Companion(TM) -- two complementary tools that help make searches for both Web content and PC files more accurate and relevant. Both tools are now available for download at http://www.accoona.com/toolbar/toolbar_installation.jsp.

The Accoona Toolbar enables Internet Explorer users to perform searches from anywhere on the Web, and to receive more meaningful News and Business search results thanks to Accoona's patented AI technology. It also allows users to access detailed business information on millions of companies worldwide via Accoona's proprietary QuickProfile(TM) database without having to go to http://www.accoona.com/. Instead, the Toolbar will alert users that a company profile is available, giving them one-click access to important business information anywhere on the Web.

Using the same AI technologies and search techniques as its Search Engine and Toolbar, Accoona's Desktop Search Companion offers robust search options to locate missing files, e-mails and documents on the user's PC -- even if the user does not remember the file name.

"The Accoona Toolbar and Desktop Search Companion perfectly complements our AI-enhanced search engine at Accoona.com, and gives PC users multiple ways to search for and retrieve the most relevant information they need on the Internet or their own hard drives" said Stuart Kauder, CEO of Accoona. "As the amount of digital information upon which people rely continues to grow, we're committed to developing the most advanced technologies to make the search experience easier, more relevant and more fruitful."

Other Accoona Toolbar Features

The Accoona Toolbar offers a variety of features and options that enable users to get more from their online experience, including:

-- One-click access to current news -- The Accoona Toolbar provides two convenient ways to stay on top of all of the day's important news headlines. The built-in News Search button lets user search for specific stories of interest from anywhere on the Web, while optional scrolling news ticker delivers top headlines from major news sources. Clicking on ticker headlines brings Accoona Toolbar users to a separate News Headlines page where they can access the full stories

-- Safe surfing with a built-in pop-up blocker- Annoying pop-up advertising will be blocked through a customizable pop-up blocker.

-- AI-enhanced chess -- Accoona challenges the mind by allowing chess enthusiasts to play against the Toolbar, from the novice casual player through Grand Master levels of play. It also features chess news, puzzles, strategy sessions and daily tips that immerse the user in this challenging and fun intellectual pursuit.

To demonstrate the power and sophistication of today's AI technologies, Accoona will host a "Man vs. Machine" chess match that pits its Toolbar against Rustam Kasimdzhanov, the 26-year-old reigning world chess champion from Uzbekistan. The event will take place tonight at 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) in the ABC Times Square Studios in New York City.

System Requirements

The Accoona Toolbar and Desktop Search Companion are compatible with Microsoft's Internet Explorer version 5.5 or better, and Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, NT, ME, 2000, or XP. The Accoona Toolbar is required in order to install the Desktop Search Companion.

About Accoona

The Accoona Corporation is an industry pioneer in Artificial Intelligence search technology. Accoona serves more relevant search results through its SuperTarget(TM) feature, comprehensive QuickProfile(TM) database, and sophisticated contextual and keyword search capabilities. The company is the official search provider for ChinaDaily.com -- the first English language news site in China and one of the country's largest portals. Accoona launched in December 2004, introduced by Eckhard Pfeiffer, former CEO of Compaq Computer and Accoona's Chairman of the Board.

Source: The Accoona Corporation

CONTACT: Jonathan McCann of Accoona, +1-646-215-8124, jmccann@accoona.com; or Worldwide Communications and Television, +1-212-445-8220, mediarelations@wctv.com

Web site: http://www.accoona.com/

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