3 October 2005Thomson Scientific Renews Aureka License for Vivisimo's Search Clustering TechnologyPittsburgh, PA—Vivisimo (www.vivisimo.com), the creator of innovative software to access and cluster the world's information for better search and discovery, today announced that Thomson Scientific, a business of The Thomson Corporation, has renewed its license of Vivisimo's award-winning Clustering Engine for use with Aureka® until the end of 2007. The Clustering Engine, cornerstone of the Vivisimo Velocity suite of enterprise search products, automatically organizes long lists of search results into folders, or clusters, of documents having similar frequently-occurring words or phrases, for an improved user experience and faster, more precise navigation through Aureka search results. Aureka is part of the MicroPatent family of products—-the world's leading source for online patent and trademark information and now a Thomson Scientific solution, producing the world's largest commercial collection of searchable full-text and front-page patent information, with over 50 million records from 72 countries, as well as sophisticated visualization tools, file histories, trademark data, professional research services and consulting engagements. Vivisimo's Clustering Engine enables Aureka users exploring its vast patent collection to view large result sets neatly organized into a topical hierarchy, making it easier and faster to pinpoint the information most relevant to them. "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Vivisimo. Since we first deployed Vivisimo's Clustering Engine four years ago, we have consistently received positive feedback from users who say that clustered results improve their ability to find and access the patent information they need, thus cutting down their research time," said Larry Cady, vice president corporate markets product management at Thomson Scientific. "Information intensive organizations are looking for ways to leverage existing search investments while improving users' ability to sort through large information repositories and numerous content sources to find that needle in the haystack," said Philippe Lequerre, senior director of OEM and strategic alliances at Vivisimo, Inc. "The Thomson Scientific renewal is a clear indication of the value their customers have experienced from clustered search results. Search applications that do not present organized results maximizing speed, relevancy and user-friendliness are no longer competitive." Vivisimo's award-winning Clustering Engine is part of the Vivisimo Velocity Enterprise Search Suite, the only enterprise software that combines search, federated search and dynamic clustering. Hundreds of organizations worldwide use the Clustering Engine as part of their Velocity deployments or to overlay and supercharge their existing enterprise search investments. About the Thomson CorporationPittsburgh, PA—The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2004 revenues of $8.10 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 38,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC). Thomson Scientific is a business of The Thomson Corporation. Its information solutions assist professionals at every stage of research and development—from discovery to analysis to product development and distribution. Thomson scientific information solutions can be found at www.scientific.thomson.com.
About VivisimoVivisimo 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. ### |
