Improved Outcomes Software Formed by Merger of Predictive Patterns Software and Visible Bytes Software

August 16, 2004

Predictive Patterns Software Inc. and Visible Bytes Software Inc. are pleased to announce the merger of their companies to form Improved Outcomes Software Inc.

Improved Outcomes will assume the business and personnel of both companies and will provide software products and services in the bioinformatics, image-guided surgery and information technology fields. The new company will continue to sell the award winning GeneLinker Products (formerly of Predictive Patterns and Molecular Mining Corp.) to researchers around the world.

"By combining the forces of Visible Bytes and Predictive Patterns we bring a greater depth of experience and expertise to our current clients and customers. The merger also strengthens our position in and commitment to the health care field." said Mark Young, President.

The new company will be directed by former executives of Visible Bytes Software (VBS) and Predictive Patterns Software (PPS):

- Mark Young, P.Eng., President (VBS)
- Mark Chatterley, M.Sc., V.P. Bioinformatics (PPS)
- Paul St. John, V.P. Image Guided Surgery (VBS)
- Tom Radcliffe, Ph.D., P.Eng., Chief Scientific Officer (PPS)

"Predictive Patterns and Visible Bytes have both demonstrated the ability to bring incredible value to their customers and clients by providing high quality software products and services, and by being responsive to their needs and market demands. We will continue that trend with Improved Outcomes." said Dr. Tom Radcliffe, Chief Scientific Officer.

Former customers and clients can go to the Improved Outcomes website at www.improvedoutcomes.com to learn more about the company.

For further information contact:
Mark Young 613-483-1286
Improved Outcomes Software Inc.
software for LIFE
info@improvedoutcomes.com