Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

It has been a long-standing policy of Cognos, an IBM company, that we will conduct our business ethically and in conformance with the laws and regulations of all the countries in which we do business. For this and other reasons, the company has earned a well-deserved reputation for high standards of business conduct.

Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets out the principles that constitute our way of doing business and affirms our Core Values. It identifies the equally important commitments we have to our stakeholders.

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We foster an environment of open, honest communication, and we encourage all employees to raise any questions or concerns they may have regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing, as well as any other known or suspected violation of the Code, without fear of retaliation.

Concerns may be raised orally or in writing, and may be directed to their supervisor, appropriate management representative, Vice President, Corporate Human Relations or Chief Legal Officer.

As well, reports may be submitted confidentially and anonymously by clicking on the link below. You will be redirected to the Corporation's third party service provider, EthicsPoint.

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Last Updated: February 26, 2008