8
May
Cambridge University Library Launches WebFeat system capable of searching more than 300 of the library’s databases
Copyright (c) 2008 Serials Solutions
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Cambridge University Library has launched the WebFeat federated search service to improve access to the University’s vast collection of electronic resources. WebFeat enables Cambridge University Library users to now simultaneously search across more than 300 subscription databases and multiple catalogues from a single intuitive interface. Thanks to WebFeat’s WebFeat Administration Console and its translator library of over 9,000 resources, the Cambridge University Library’s customized WebFeat implementation was launched in less than 90 days. After a soft launch to the more than 400 librarians at the University, the system will be available for all staff and students in May. |
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6
May
MuseGlobal and Adhere Solutions Partner to Deliver Federated Search for the Google Search Appliance
All Access Connector’s Universal Search Capability Offers Users the Sophistication of Federated Search and Content Integration Combined with the Simplicity of the Google User Experience
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MuseGlobal, provider of award-winning content integration platforms worldwide, today announced a partnership with Adhere Solutions, a consulting company focused on designing, implementing and optimizing applications built on the Google Platform, to deliver the first federated search solution for the Google Search Appliance. Called the All Access Connector, the joint solution will extend the Google Search Appliance, enabling organizations to search hundreds of millions of pages of content from over 5,400 sources—including internal and external databases, repositories, subscription content sources, data feeds and web-mining applications—all delivered seamlessly through the Google interface. With the All Access Connector, the concept of Universal Search—finding all relevant content through one search box—is a reality for the enterprise.
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16
Apr
Stanford and Deep Web Technologies Partner on Federated Search
Technology will reduce search time for faculty and students, improve results
SANTA FE, N.M., April 16, 2008 — Stanford University Libraries has selected Deep Web Technologies to create a federated search solution that will simplify access to the Libraries’ vast online resources and create a new access point for the university’s own digitized content. Federated search is a technology that allows multiple information sources - including deep web databases - to be searched simultaneously, so users can scan the breadth of library collections in a single query. Stanford has three demonstrations of the Deep Web Technologies’ solution in place so that faculty and students can test them and provide feedback.
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27
Mar
Stanford University Libraries Launches Federated Search
Press Release
March 27, 2008
If you think everything you’re looking for can be found through Internet search engines, think again. The “crawl” technology of search engines like Google identifies and indexes only a fraction of all the information that is available on the Web. The “invisible web” is made up of thousands of databases and searchable sources that contain highly targeted and valuable information, and whose content is inaccessible and therefore neither seen nor indexed by traditional search engines.
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27
Mar
New Federated Search Blog Consolidates Industry Information
SANTA FE, N.M., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Search now has an
industry-specific, vendor-neutral research site: The Federated Search Blog
(http://www.federatedsearchblog.com). Before the blog, organizations
seeking federated search applications were forced to scour the Internet for
information on the rapidly evolving technology, shifting vendors and news.
The blog owner and host, Sol Lederman, spotlights topics such as the basics
of federated search, resources, conferences/shows and industry news. He
conveys insightful analysis with academic wit, providing an opportunity for
readers to take part and be interactive. Lederman states, “There’s a lot of
confusion surrounding federated search, what it is, what it does, even the
right terminology. My goal is to create awareness within the industry of
the new developments, new resources, capabilities and problems with
federated search.”
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24
Mar
Wolper and TDNet Form Strategic AllianceWolper Subscription Services (www.wolper.com) and TDNet (www.tdnet.com), a provider of ejournal/book access and management tools, announced an exclusive partnership designed to provide a one-stop solution that reduces cost and complexity and improves productivity for libraries and managers of corporate knowledge and information bases. The companies have similar customer bases and related needs. Existing Wolper customers and new prospects alike will now be able to consolidate their subscription ordering and collection building, using Wolper as their hub for all electronic ordering, access, and e-resource management, along with the more traditional print business.
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7
Mar
Hitachi Builds on Success in Content Services with Enhancements to Content Archive Platform
Customer and Partner Momentum Reaches New Heights amid Growing Demand for High-Performance, Highly Scalable Content Services
CeBIT 2008 - March 4, 2008
HANNOVER, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Building on its success and momentum in the active archive market, Hitachi today announced several industry-leading enhancements to its 21st century digital archiving solution, the Hitachi Content Archive Platform. The enhanced Hitachi Content Archive Platform is an integral component of the Hitachi Services Oriented Storage Solutions strategy and features new authentication services to ensure the secure, long-term preservation and retrieval of valuable information. Amid growing customer demand for a first class active archive solution, the Hitachi Content Archive Platform has gained strong momentum in the market, deployed across hundreds of customer sites with Hitachi’s rapidly expanding ecosystem of independent software vendor (ISV) partners.
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14
Feb
Press Release: Proquest [February 14, 2008]
ProQuest acquires WebFeat
Copyright (c) 2008 Proquest
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ProQuest, a Cambridge Information Group company, has acquired WebFeat, acclaimed pioneer of federated search, a technology that enables simultaneous search of all an organization’s databases, dramatically increasing research productivity. ProQuest plans to merge WebFeat with Serials Solutions, its Seattle-based business unit and developer of e-resource access and management tools for libraries. |
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29
Jan
MuseGlobal Introduces News Hound and Blog Hound to Deliver Instant, Integrated Access to News and Information Services
Monday January 28, 8:00 am ET
Content Integration Leader Will Collaborate with OEMs and Distribution Partners to Expand Delivery of Solutions to Help Organizations Better Monetize Their Content
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MuseGlobal, provider of award-winning content integration platforms worldwide, today announced the release of two new products, News Hound and Blog Hound, designed to aggregate, integrate, enrich and deliver the most comprehensive, current and relevant content to customers. News Hound and Blog Hound fuse together the widest range of content sources to create unparalleled information services that inform decision-makers in both enterprise and consumer markets. Available through collaborative alliances with both OEM and distribution partners around the globe, News Hound and Blog Hound will also help online news, media and entertainment companies to better monetize their content.
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29
Jan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Zvents Launches “Federated Local Search” for Advanced, Integrated, and Relevant Local Search Results
The First Local Search Engine to Provide a Localized Version of Google’s Universal Search
San Mateo, CA – January 28, 2008 – Zvents today announced the launch of Federated Local Search, which provides users with a blended, comprehensive local search engine. Beginning today, Federated (or blended) Local Search results on Zvents will integrate traditional business listings with local events, movies, store sales, performances, sports, venues, and restaurants to deliver things to do, places to go, and people to see through one search experience.
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