15 November 2005
Swets Information Services Launches SwetsWise Searcher-A New Federated Search Solution Powered by Vivisimo Technology
Swets Extends Position as Leading Service Provider and Forms Strategic Alliance with Vivisimo Inc.
Lisse, The Netherlands—Swets Information Services, continuing its commitment to expand access to e-resources, announced that it will launch SwetsWise Searcher, a new federated search solution, in December 2005. Built on Vivisimo's award-winning metasearch and clustering technology, SwetsWise Searcher facilitates faster and more effective federated searching by dynamically organizing search results into meaningful categories for users, enabling them to quickly drill down to the most relevant information.
"We are delighted to partner with Vivisimo to provide a solution that takes federated search to the next level," stated John Martin, Chief Commercial Officer at Swets. "SwetsWise Searcher is a considerable addition to our suite of e-access and management tools, further enhancing our position as a leading provider of capabilities that deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions in today’s complex electronic environment."
"We are thrilled by the opportunities that the Swets alliance brings, which expands Vivisimo's potential to reach Swets' 60,000 global customers in the academic, corporate and government markets," said Frank Bilotto, Senior Director of Publishing Solutions, Vivisimo. "Swets' customers have expressed a growing need for a quality federated search tool, and the addition of Vivisimo technology to the SwetsWise suite fulfills this need by dramatically reducing search time and enabling discovery of content that might otherwise be missed."
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Vivisimo does search right by combining the simplicity and innovation of consumer search with the flexibility and control of enterprise software. The company works with customers to understand their goals and quickly deploy solutions that maximize the business value of information—with an interface users love. Vivisimo serves its global client base through headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and Paris, France, and partners throughout the world. Please visit vivisimo.com to learn more about us and visit our Search Done Right blog to learn more about enterprise search.

