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4INFO Announces Agreement with Amacai; Local Directory Information Delivered to Mobile Phones

Local Directory Information Delivered Directly to Mobile Phones

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2005--4INFO Inc., the leading mobile search service, announced today an agreement with Amacai, the largest central data repository of enhanced directory information, to provide local directory information for mobile phone users.

Through Amacai, 4INFO will leverage the most complete and comprehensive national database of stores and businesses. Mobile phone users simply text message 4INFO (44636) with their search query and within seconds 4INFO delivers relevant results via text message. For example, the result for the search "Starbucks Palo Alto" returns the address and phone number for a local Starbucks in the area via text message. 4INFO works with every major wireless carrier including Verizon, Cingular and SprintPCS.

"4INFO provides the ability to locate local numbers and addresses easily and for free by sending a simple text message," said Zaw Thet, senior director, product marketing, 4INFO. "By partnering with Amacai, 4INFO will deliver the most relevant, accurate and complete results."

"4INFO is in a unique position to offer wireless users the ability to find local restaurants that serve a specific type of food or locate merchants that carry a specific brand of tire -- all at their fingertips," said Brian Wool, business development manager, Amacai. "We are excited to help enhance 4INFO's impressive network of local information with our unequaled business data."

4INFO's mobile search utilizes sophisticated and patented technology to deliver the most relevant results. The search uses natural language processing and features user-specific intelligence. There are millions of words in the lexicon and no syntax is required.

About 4INFO Inc.

4INFO Inc. (www.4Info.net), a leading mobile search service, allows users to quickly, easily and affordably find relevant information on their mobile devices. 4INFO provides local directory and real-time information services, including sports scores, weather, flight information, movie times and stock quotes. 4INFO's investment partners include U.S. Venture Partners and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. 4INFO is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.

About Amacai

Amacai provides enhanced local data and descriptive business information to leading search engines, online directory assistance providers, and mobile yellow page directories. Through its proprietary technological advancements, Amacai data is updated and enhanced with Telco-verified information, which translates into a more accurate and actionable source of information for customers to leverage. A wholly owned subsidiary of TARGUSinfo, Amacai was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


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