eSignal Announces The Launch Of AOL Real-Time Streaming Quotes

eSIGNAL ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF
AOL REAL-TIME STREAMING QUOTES

AOL Money and Finance Now Offers Consumers a Customized Version of
eSignal’s Real-Time Quote and Chart Service


HAYWARD, Calif. – March 22, 2006 -- eSignal, a division of Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC) and a leading provider of streaming, real-time financial market data, news, analytics and decision support tools to professional and active individuals, today announced that it has developed a customized quote, chart and news package for the AOL.com website. The new service, called AOL Real-Time Streaming Quotes, is a tailored version of eSignal’s MarketCenter LIVE™ product for AOL Money and Finance users. AOL Real-Time Streaming Quotes is featured on the AOL Money and Finance site (http://money.aol.com). Product information is also available at http://www.esignal.com/aol/.

“Taking control of one’s personal finances can be a challenging task and most individuals do not have the resources to research investment opportunities,” said Robin Verderosa, senior director, product management of eSignal. “This service is designed to make it easier to locate and evaluate investment opportunities from one centralized location. We are very excited to have our product offered to AOL’s global network of users and to provide these users with tools they can use as they seek to achieve success with their investments.”

"It is important for us to work with respected partners that have earned the trust of their customers. eSignal has a long history of providing their users with award-winning financial market data services," said Martin Moe, Vice President and General Manager, Money & Finance, America Online, Inc. “Working with eSignal allows AOL to offer a convenient and cost-effective service for real-time tracking of stocks and financial news.”

AOL Real-Time Streaming Quotes features:
● Streaming market data from major U.S. exchanges such as NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ
● Up to 10 portfolios, with 25+ customizable data fields
● Snap Quote detail window
● Streaming financial news and commentary – from the world’s leading providers
● Convenient “anywhere” access and easy-to-use interface with customizable colors and columns
● No client software download required, firewall friendly, and Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet) compatible
● Access to other traders via eSignal bulletin board or AOL personal finance message boards

Pricing and Availability:
The new service is available immediately via a 30-day free trial basis (exclusive of applicable third party exchange fees). To sign up now, visit http://www.esignal.com/aol/. For more information concerning eSignal’s private-label program, go online to www.marketcenterlive.com/privatelabel/.

About eSignal:
The eSignal division (www.esignal.com) of Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC) (www.interactivedata.com) is a leading global provider of financial and business information to professional and active individuals. Building on a 20-year legacy of delivering time-sensitive financial information, eSignal provides streaming, real-time market data, news and analytics. eSignal's suite of products includes eSignal®, Advanced GET™, QuoTrek®, FutureSource®, MarketCenter LIVE™, Qcharts™, LiveCharts®, and the web portals MarketCenter.com, FutureSource.com, Quote.com® and RagingBull.com.

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