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Read the latest press releases from Convera. Follow the latest corporate financial information, learn about strategic partnerships being formed to strengthen Convera’s search engine market offerings and discover what new customized vertical search engines are being powered by Convera’s leading-edge search technology.

Aspermont and Convera® Team for Major Expansion of Vertical Search Capability
April 17, 2008
Aspermont, Australia's leading print and Internet publisher to the mining, oil & gas and related sectors, and Convera Corporation announced today an aggressive program to build and deploy additional vertical search capability across Aspermont's entire portfolio.
Modern Salon Media Launches ProBeautySearch.com, co-developed with Convera®
April 7, 2008
Salon and beauty professionals now have a powerful, new Web-based information source — www.ProBeautySearch.com — a first-of-its-kind vertical search engine for the professional beauty industry. Modern Salon Media and Convera Corporation co-developed the site, which is already gaining in popularity.
Convera® Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results
March 26, 2008
Convera Corporation announced financial results for the three-month period and fiscal year ended January 31, 2008.
CMPMedica Expands SearchMedica.com with Multiple Additional Vertical Search Applications co-developed with Convera®
March 24, 2008
CMPMedica has expanded SearchMedica.com to include a number of additional vertical search applications for specialist medical conditions.
Convera® Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings
March 21, 2008
Convera Corporation announced it will release its fourth quarter 2008 financial results after the close of market on Wednesday, March 26, 2007.
Convera® to Create Additional Vertical Search Sites for Incisive Media
March 17, 2008
Convera Corporation announced it will create additional Web sites for Incisive Media covering information technology and private equity verticals.
Convera® Expands Advanstar OnLine Business to Vertical Search Covering Pharmaceutical Industry Applications
February 13, 2008
Convera Corporation announced its agreement with Advanstar Communications Inc., a leading worldwide media company, to develop a vertical search application for the pharmaceutical industry incorporating multiple existing Web sites.
Convera® Enters into the B2C Publishing Market with F+W Publications Inc.
February 12, 2008
Convera Corporation announced a new agreement with F+W Publications Inc., one of the world's largest special interest publishers, to develop a range of consumer oriented vertical search sites.
Convera® and Canon Communications Launch PharmaLiveSearch.com
February 11, 2008
Convera Corporation announced the launch of PharmaLiveSearch.com, a vertical search site specific to the pharmaceutical industry. PharmaLiveSearch.com was developed in partnership with Canon Communications Pharmaceutical Media Group.
Convera® Extends Self-Service Capabilities for the Publishing Community
January 22, 2008
Convera Corporation today announced the release of a new version of its Publisher Control Panel, an easy to use self-service application that enables editorial, audience development and sales teams of trade publishers to better serve the content information needs of their online communities and the targeted search advertising needs of their advertisers.
Convera® Reports Third Quarter FY2008 Financial Results
December 12, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced financial results for the three-month period ended October 31, 2007.
Convera® Announces Date for Third Quarter 2008 Earnings
December 7, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that the company will release its third quarter 2008 financial results after the close of market on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.
Convera® Signs Contract with Informa to Create Vertical Search for Lloyd's List
December 5, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that it will develop MaritimeAnswers, a specialized vertical search for daily shipping newspaper Lloyd's List.
Convera® Launches Multiple New Vertical Search Sites with Leading Publishers
November 19, 2007
Convera Corporation today today announced that it has recently launched a number of additional vertical search sites in partnership with leading publishers.
Convera® Signs Contracts with Access Intelligence and Scranton Gillette Communications to Create Vertical Search Sites
October 24, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that it will develop and host specialized vertical search sites for Access Intelligence and Scranton Gillette Communications.
Convera® Signs Corporate-wide Agreement with Advanstar Communications to Develop Multiple Specialized Vertical Search Solutions
October 22, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that it has signed a contract with Advanstar Communications Inc., a leading worldwide media company serving the fashion and licensing, life sciences and powersports industries.
Convera® Signs Contracts with Newport Communications Group and Grand View Media Group to Create Vertical Search Solutions
October 18, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that it has signed contracts with Newport Communications Group and Grand View Media Group to develop and host specialized vertical search solutions.
Convera® Reports Second Quarter FY2008 Financial Results
September 10, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced financial results for the three-month period ended July 31, 2007.
Convera® Announces Date for Second Quarter 2008 Earnings
August 29, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that the company will release its second quarter 2008 financial results after the close of market on Monday, September 10, 2007. Convera management will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Convera Signs Contracts with Vance Publishing, Infoconomy and Perspective Publishing to Develop Specialized Vertical Search Solutions
August 20, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that it has signed contracts with Vance Publications, Infoconomy, and Perspective Publishing to develop and host specialized vertical search solutions.
Convera Corporation Announces the Sale of its RetrievalWare Business
August 10, 2007
Convera Corporation announced today the consummation of the sale of its RetrievalWare business to FAST Search and Transfer for a purchase price of 23 million dollars in cash.
Convera Signs Contracts with Aspermont, FMC and Naylor to Develop Specialized Vertical Search Solutions
August 7, 2007
Convera Corporation today announced that it has signed contracts with Aspermont Ltd., FMC Ltd. and Naylor LLC to develop and host specialized vertical search solutions.
Incisive Media Announces Launch of Beta Version of Mortgage Industry Search Engine Powered by Convera®
July 13, 2007
Incisive Media, a leading international business to business publisher, today announced the launch of the beta version of a new vertical search engine for mortgage industry professionals.
Nielsen Business Media Launches Convera Powered Search Destination for Multi-billion Dollar Kitchen and Bath Industry
July 9, 2007
Convera Corporation and Nielsen Business Media today launched a specialized search engine for the kitchen and bath industry - KitchenandBathSearch.com. The search engine delivers quick access to relevant information on products, services, industry trends, news, showcases, design ideas, installation tips and other content.
CMPMedica Announce the Launch of SearchMedica Spain Co-developed with Convera
July 6, 2007
CMPMedica has today announced the launch of SearchMedica in Spain - www.searchmedica.es. The specialized search engine now extends to doctors in Spain. The availability of the new search engine was announced in Salamanca, at the annual SMEG conference, a gathering of Spanish general practitioners. SearchMedica was co-developed with Convera Corporation — a leading provider of vertical search services to publishers.
Convera® and SearchChannel Form Strategic Partnership
July 2, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR) – www.convera.com – a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, has signed a partnership agreement with e-media consulting practice and search engine marketing services firm, SearchChannel LLC.
Convera® Reports First Quarter FY2008 Financial Results
June 12, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ:CNVR) – www.convera.com – a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2007.
Convera® Announces Date for First Quarter 2008 Earnings
June 12, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced that the company will release its first quarter 2008 financial results after the close of market on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Convera® management will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, June 14, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Institutional Investor Launches Beta Version of Hedge Fund Search Tool Powered by Convera
June 11, 2007
Institutional Investor, a leading financial international business to business publisher, today publicly launched the beta version of a new vertical search engine for the hedge fund industry. The search engine is powered by Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR) – www.convera.com – a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers.
Centaur Media and Convera Launch Vertical Search Engine for UK Marketing, Advertising and Creative Industries
June 6, 2007
There's a new search destination for professionals in the UK marketing, advertising and creative industries. The vertical search engine, "madsearch," was introduced by Centaur Media, which publishes more than 50 business titles and online properties and hosts major industry exhibitions and conferences. The search engine was developed and is being hosted by Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers.
CMPMedica Expands SearchMedica.com with Oncology Search Engine co-developed with Convera
June 5, 2007
CMPMedica has expanded SearchMedica.com to include SearchMedica Oncology, a dedicated search engine for oncologists and hematologists. Available at www.SearchMedica.com/Oncology, the vertical site is the third specialty-specific search engine offered through SearchMedica.com, a free Web-based service that connects physicians and other medical professionals to credible medical Web sites, online journals and other clinical resources. SearchMedica.com was co-developed with Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers.
Convera® to Develop Series of Vertical Search Solutions for Lebhar-Friedman, Inc.
May 22, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Lebhar-Friedman, Inc. Convera will develop and host a range of vertical search solutions linked to several of the publisher's business titles. Lebhar-Friedman is the leading independent publisher and provider of information for the retail, foodservice and healthcare communities.
Convera® to Build Vertical Search Applications for Incisive Media
May 21, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced it has signed an agreement with Incisive Media to develop customized vertical Web search applications. Incisive Media publishes many of the world's leading financial, business and specialty trade publications.
Design Publisher Pure Contemporary Selects Convera® to Develop Vertical Search Engine
May 16, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced it will develop a vertical search engine for Pure Contemporary, www.purecontemporary.com, an online media site focused on high-end contemporary and modern design for professional designers and home owners. Pure Contemporary provides its international audience with design ideas, trends and tips and showcases the works and products of designers, artisans and manufacturers.
Convera® Signs Agreement with Engel Publishing Partners to Develop Vertical Search Capability
May 15, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced a contract with Engel Publishing Partners. Convera will develop and host a vertical search solution for the pharmaceutical industry publisher. Engel Publishing Partners, a subsidiary of Euromoney Institutional Investor, Plc., publishes well-established business magazines such as Med Ad News and R&D Directions, organizes leading industry events and hosts a popular Web site for pharmaceutical industry professionals, PharmaLive.com.
FAST Wins Quick Praise for Retrievalware Customer Support and Integration
April 24, 2007
Fast Search and Transfer™ (OSEAX: FAST.OL) (FAST™), a leading developer of search technologies, earlier this month announced the acquisition of the RetrievalWare™ business of Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leader in information retrieval solutions. Today FAST unveiled a roadmap for supporting RetrievalWare customers, and for working with RetrievalWare customers to add advanced search capabilities to their current infrastructures.
ProGames Network and Convera® Launch Search Tool for Online Game Enthusiasts
April 10, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for professionals and communities, and ProGames Network www.progamesnetwork.com, a gaming lifestyle site, today announced the availability of "Power Game Search," a search tool designed especially for online gaming enthusiasts. ProGames Network is a subsidiary of MobilePro Corp. (OTCBB: MOBL), one of North America's leading wireless broadband companies based in Bethesda, Md.
Convera® Strengthens Focus on Vertical Search for Publishers; Announces Acquisition of RetrievalWareTM Business by FAST
April 2, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search technologies to publishers, today announced that Fast Search and Transfer™ (OSEAX: FAST.OL) (FAST™) has agreed to purchase the assets of its RetrievalWareTM business for $23 million in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, FAST will retain Convera professionals serving its enterprise search customers. The deal enables Convera to focus its technology and professional service resources on the rapidly growing vertical search market serving specialist publishers. Convera has signed recent contracts with publishers such as John Wiley and Sons, United Business Media, Euromoney Institutional Investor and Centaur Media. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter.
SearchMedica France Launches at Prestigious MEDEC Conference in Paris, Search engine for general practitioners in France developed by CMPMedica and powered by Convera®, tested by leading medical professionals
March 20, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for publishers, today announced the launch of SearchMedica France, www.searchmedica.fr. The specialized search engine, built for doctors in France, was developed by CMPMedica, Convera and medical experts from Le Quotidien du Médecin, a popular daily medical journal published by CMPMedica. The availability of the new search engine was announced at the MEDEC Conference in Paris, a major gathering of medical and healthcare professionals in France. CMPMedica, a division of UBM plc, is a global provider of healthcare information and education.
Convera® Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results; Signed Three Agreements for Seven Vertical Sites
March 14, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for professionals, today announced financial results for the three-month period and fiscal year (fiscal year 2007) ended January 31, 2007.
Convera® to Build Vertical Search Applications for Science Publisher Wiley
March 13, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for publishers, today announced it has signed an agreement with Wiley to develop customized vertical Web search applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Convera® Announces Rescheduled Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings Conference Call
March 9, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professional workers, today announced that the company's rescheduled fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 financial results conference call will be at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 15, 2007. Convera will release its earnings after close of market on Wednesday, March 14, 2007.
Convera® Announces Restatement of Third Quarter Results to reflect a $400,000 addition to the previously recorded impairment charge and an $80,000 reduction in revenue.
March 9, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professional workers, today announced that it will restate its previously issued financial statements for the third quarter ended October 31, 2006 . The restatement will reflect a $400,000 increase in the previously reported $6.0 million impairment charge related to capitalized development costs and equipment and an $80,000 reduction to revenue on a single services contract, which will be recognized ratably over the life of the services agreement. The required charges to income are non cash items and will not reduce the balance of the Company's cash and cash equivalents at October 31, 2006.
Convera® Selected by KMWorld Magazine as One of the "100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management"
March 6, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for professionals, today announced that it has again been named one of the "100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management" by KMWorld, an industry-leading publication.
Convera® Chief Executive to Present at JPMorgan Global Internet Conference
March 3, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for professionals, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick C. Condo, will present at the JPMorgan Global Internet Conference on Monday, March 12, 2007, 3:25 p.m. EST, at the Westin Times Square New York.
Convera® to Build Vertical Search Solution for Business Publisher Centaur Media PLC
February 28, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of search technologies for publishers, today announced it has signed an agreement with Centaur Media PLC to develop a customized Web search solution. Financial details were not disclosed.
Convera® to Reschedule Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings Conference Call
February 28, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professional workers, today announced that it will reschedule its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 earnings announcement . The Company continues to work through its year end accounting close process and will set a revised earnings announcement date the week of March 5, 2007.
Convera® Powers Publishers to Manage and Refine Vertical Search Engines - Publisher Control Panel provides tool to improve search engine intelligence and deepen relationship with online communities
February 20, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), www.convera.com , a leading provider of search technologies for publishers, today launched the beta phase of Convera Publisher Control Panel. The new service enables print and online publishers to add, manage and refine vertical search capabilities so they can develop search-based revenues for their Web sites. Convera Publisher Control Panel is available for customers of Convera's hosted vertical search service that provides a customized search engine for content publishers serving professional markets.
Convera® Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results
February 14, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professionals, today announced that the company will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 financial results after the close of market on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Convera management will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, March 1, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Convera® to Build Web Search Solution for LatinFinance.com, Expanding Relationship with Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
January 22, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professional workers, today announced an agreement with LatinFinance to build a custom search solution for its online property, LatinFinance.com. LatinFinance magazine is a leading source of Latin American financial market news and analysis, published by Latin American Financial Publications Inc., a subsidiary of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC.
Convera® Selected as Finalist in 2007 SIIA CODiE Awards
January 18, 2007
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professional workers, today announced that its RetrievalWare® enterprise search engine was selected by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) as a finalist for the 22nd Annual CODiE Awards. RetrievalWare was named a finalist in the "Best Enterprise Search Engine" category.
Consumer Search Engines Leave Professionals at a Loss, says Convera® Survey
December 19, 2006
A new survey of U.S. professionals reveals that many do not get the results they are looking for and are forced to abandon their efforts when they use popular Internet search engines for work-related research. The survey of more than 1,000 professionals, commissioned by Convera Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVR), tracks professionals' search habits, successes and failures—revealing hidden problems and the price of fruitless search.
Convera® Appoints Matthew G. Jones as Chief Financial Officer
December 12, 2006
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), a leading provider of search technologies for professional workers, has named Matthew G. Jones its chief financial officer (CFO), treasurer and secretary. Jones had been serving as acting CFO, treasurer and secretary since July.
Convera Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
December 06, 2006
Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR), today announced financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2006.