Ask Jeeves(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: ASKJ) and Lycos, Inc., today announced that Lycos has selected Ask Jeeves' algorithmic search technology to power search on Lycos.com. Effective immediately, the syndication agreement will bring Ask Jeeves search to millions of Lycos users.
"The Lycos brand is known for search and we're committed to re-establishing Lycos.com as a leading search site," said Adam Soroca, general manager of search services at Lycos, Inc. "Ask Jeeves' Teoma search technology will deliver outstanding results to users of our new search-centric experience at Lycos.com."
Ask Jeeves, Inc. also syndicates its search technologies and advertising products to other leading websites, including, InfoSpace, BellSouth, Mamma.com and CNET Networks.
"Lycos is a great addition to the list of sites powered by Ask Jeeves, and we look forward to bringing our differentiated search technology to millions of Lycos users each month," said Jim Lanzone, senior vice president of search properties at Ask Jeeves.
