OTTAWA, ON, June 12, 2003—Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence (BI) and corporate performance management, today announced it has received the Gold Medal, as Canada's most responsible technology company, according Corporate Knights Magazine, a leading publication in the area of corporate responsibility. Cognos was also named to the publication's list of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the second consecutive year.

"A company's character is as important as its financial performance," said Ron Zambonini, Cognos chief executive officer. "This principle permeates everything we do at Cognos - from our relationships with customers, shareholders and partners, to our financial disclosure practices, to our respect for our employees and the communities in which they live and work. It is an honor to receive this award as a testimony to the deep-seated values and the passion for excellence demonstrated by our people everyday."

For more information on Cognos and its corporate governance practices, visit: http://www.cognos.com/company/investor/corpgov.html.

For further information on Corporate Knights Magazine, go to: http://www.corporateknights.ca.