PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, has signed an agreement with the Accredited Standards Committee X9, Inc. - Financial Industry Standards (ASC X9) to make Thomson Scientific's Techstreet (http://www.techstreet.com/) the primary distributor for ASC X9 publications in print and electronic format. ASC X9 publications can be ordered through the new online publications store at http://www.x9.org/, operated by Techstreet. Cynthia Fuller, Executive Director of ASC X9, said, "We chose Techstreet because they are an acknowledged leader in online delivery and customer service. Our members and customers will benefit from the self-serve features and functionality, new electronic download options, free tracking alert system and web-based enterprise subscriptions. Customers will also appreciate the enhanced customer service we are now able to offer because of our partnership with Thomson Scientific." Members and customers who visit the ASC X9 online store can search and order ASC X9 publications and related codes and standards in print and downloadable PDF formats, sign up for free document alerts and learn about multi-user subscription services. As part of the agreement, Thomson Scientific also will support the marketing of ASC X9 publications. ASC X9 American National Standards, Technical Reports and Draft Standards includes over 70 publications covering Card and Check standards; Security standards: Paperless Contract standards: and Securities Processing and Data and Information Security standards. ASC X9 also offers the Check 21 Collection, a group of standards that facilitate Check 21 requirements. "By providing world-class customer service and applying our proven e- commerce methods to X9's operation, we are speeding the delivery of standards required for critical financial services," said David Brown, Executive Vice President, Corporate Markets, Thomson Scientific. "The new store gives financial professionals easier access and more control over how they retrieve the information they need." Techstreet provides web-based technologies to support online delivery of industry codes and standards to technical professionals worldwide. About ASC X9 The Accredited Standards Committee X9, Inc., is the only industry-wide forum that brings together bankers, securities professionals, manufacturers, regulators, associations, consultants and others in the financial services arena to address technical issues, find the best solutions, and codify them as nationally and internationally accepted standards. The American National Standards Institute officially accredited ASC X9 in 1984. In addition, ASC X9 is recognized as the official secretariat to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee TC68 on Banking and Financial Services. About The Thomson Corporation The Thomson Corporation (http://www.thomson.com/) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC). Thomson Scientific is a business of The Thomson Corporation. Its information solutions assist professionals at every stage of research and development-from discovery to analysis to product development and distribution. Thomson Scientific information solutions can be found at scientific.thomson.com. DATASOURCE: Thomson Scientific CONTACT: Kevin Bonsor, Thomson Scientific, +1-919-461-7428, , or Cindy Fuller, ASC X9, Inc., +1-410-267-7707, Web site: http://www.scientific.thomson.com/ http://www.techstreet.com/

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