PEABODY, Mass., August 30, 2002 - ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT), a leading supplier of imaging, speech and language solutions, today announced the promotion of Robert J. Weideman to the position of Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. Mr. Weideman will lead all aspects of the company's marketing programs, including product and brand strategy, corporate communications, Internet marketing and eCommerce.

The appointment is in direct support of ScanSoft's growth plan, and reinforces the company's expansion into enterprise-level productivity solutions. Joining ScanSoft in late 2001 as the Vice President of Marketing for ScanSoft, Mr. Weideman brought nearly two decades of experience in enterprise software marketing and product management to the company. He was previously Vice President of Marketing for Cardiff Software, an Adobe portfolio company specializing in business process automation solutions, and held various product management positions during his seven-year tenure at Computer Associates International. Mr. Weideman is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

"Robert has proven to be a strong addition to ScanSoft, effectively managing the integration of new speech products while providing the leadership needed to expand our imaging business," said Paul Ricci, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for ScanSoft. "We are confident in his ability to lead our strategic marketing efforts as we continue to execute on an aggressive growth strategy."

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ScanSoft, Inc. is the leading supplier of imaging, speech and language solutions that are used to automate a wide range of manual processes-saving time, increasing worker productivity and improving customer service. For additional information on the company, please visit www.ScanSoft.com.

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