Nucleus Research and Leading Organizations Will Discuss How SPSS Predi

    Business Editors/Technology Writers

    CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2005--The following is being issued by SPSS Inc.

WHAT: Free Webcast probes how predictive analytics software is generating positive returns on investment (ROI) at leading organizations. Nucleus Research's Vice President Rebecca Wettemann and author of a new report, The Real ROI from SPSS - the first Nucleus report on the predictive analytics sector - will discuss the report's key findings and provide valuable "behind-the-numbers" insight.

Top executives from SPSS customers Sallie Mae and New York retailer Chase-Pitkin Home & Garden will discuss how predictive analytics software has significantly benefited their respective organizations. An audience Q&A segment will be offered.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 from 1:00 PM to approximately 2:00 PM, Central Time.

WHO: Rebecca Wettemann, Vice President, Nucleus Research T. Christopher Dorsey, CIO/Controller, Chase-Pitkin Home & Garden Kaenan Hertz, PhD, Director CRM and Market Intelligence, Sallie Mae Jack Noonan, President and CEO, SPSS Inc.

HOW: Please register for this free Webcast at: http:/www.spss.com/DM054088

    About SPSS

    SPSS Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSS) is a leading worldwide provider of predictive analytics software and solutions. The company's predictive analytics technology connects data to effective strategic action by drawing reliable conclusions about current conditions and critical future events. More than 250,000 commercial, academic, and public sector customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs, improve important processes, and detect and prevent fraud. More than 95 percent of the Fortune 1000 companies are SPSS customers. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For additional information, please visit www.spss.com.

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    This press release contains forward-looking information made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements can be identified by phrases such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "could," "designed," "should be" and other similar expressions which denote expectations of future events rather than statements of fact. These forward-looking statements involve factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which may not be currently ascertainable and many of which are beyond the Company's control, may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different than the results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies of these filings are available either on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or from the Company's investor relations department. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that any future results, performance or achievements will be attained. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

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CONTACT: SPSS Inc. Marc Brailov, 312-651-3459 mbrailov@spss.com

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