New Federated Search Blog Consolidates Industry Information

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.”

    Information Research

    The Federated Search Blog recognizes that a single, industry-specific
reference site is imperative to help give direction to the growing
industry. Factors that influenced the blog creation include:

     — Federated search is becoming a must-have, not just a nice-to-have.
     — Many organizations investigating federated search simply do not know
        how to go about implementing federated search.
     — Due to lack of industry knowledge, many organizations inadequately
        define their federated search requirements.
     — The industry’s rapid change makes it difficult to casually research
        technologies and vendors if potential buyers are juggling several
        projects at once.
     — Industry questions posted on disparate blogs, message boards and sites
        miss the traffic of those experienced in the industry.

    While the blog is sponsored by Deep Web Technologies, a federated
search vendor, the site remains vendor-neutral, hosting a resources page
with a wide array of blog links, powerpoints, industry reports and links to
vendor websites. “It’s about creating a one-stop, authoritative place for
people to research and educate themselves on the process of integrating
federated search, or problem-solving their existing application,” says
Lederman. “This is not marketing literature. This is about the technology
behind all of that.”

    What’s Next?

    The intensely competitive federated search industry has attracted the
attention of search giants like Google and Microsoft, who recognize the
growing need for the aggregation of all premium, internal and web-based
content. The Federated Search Blog debuted in December 2007 and already has
a subscriber base of over 200 readers hungry for updates and
industry-specific discussions. To further the blog’s educational and
community efforts, Lederman plans on incorporating:

     — Podcasts of interviews with industry experts
     — Collaborative book reviews
     — Guest postings from industry bloggers, vendors and interested readers
     — Message boards or forums

    “The blog is an ideal platform for people looking to purchase,
interested in exploring, or already using federated search to discover and
discuss their perspectives and experiences in any number of areas,”
Lederman said. Readers may contact Lederman at sol.lederman@gmail.com.

    Contact:
    Darcy Pedersen
    Communications Coordinator
    Deep Web Technologies
    http://www.deepwebtech.com
    Phone: 505.820.0301 x233
    darcy@deepwebtech.com

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