PEABODY, Mass., - October 2, 2001 ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT), a global leader in paper-to-digital solutions, today announced that the Company plans to release its third quarter 2001 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 24, 2001, and broadcast its quarterly conference call over the Internet at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Those who wish to listen to the live broadcast should visit the investor relations section of the Company's Web site at www.scansoft.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event and follow the instructions provided to assure that the necessary audio applications are downloaded and installed. These programs can be obtained at no charge to the user. An archived version of the call will be available on the investor relation's section of ScanSoft's Web site.

ScanSoft's third-quarter conference call also can be heard live by dialing (800) 289-0436 or (913) 981-5507 five minutes prior to the call. A replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 24 through 11:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 31. To access the replay, dial (719) 457-0820 and refer to confirmation code 594937.

Headquartered in Peabody, Mass., with European headquarters in The Netherlands, ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT) is a global leader in paper-to-digital solutions for desktop, network, Internet and mobile environments that enable users to leverage the power of their scanners, digital cameras and other electronic devices. ScanSoft's award-winning product line - OmniPage Pro, TextBridge Pro, PaperPort Deluxe, Pagis Pro, OmniForm, eOmniForm, and numerous software developer's kits - enables users to capture, recognize, edit, manage and share documents and photos electronically by taking advantage of ScanSoft's cutting-edge technology.

ScanSoft software is sold, marketed and supported worldwide through retail, dealer and OEM channels and the Internet, capturing the small to medium size business and corporate markets. There are more than eight million registered users of ScanSoft products. For additional information about PaperPort Deluxe and ScanSoft's other award-winning paper-to-digital software, please visit www.scansoft.com.

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