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Powering Global Access to Reference Content

Powering Global Access to Reference Content. Presented to: ICOLC October 6, 2001. Books24x7 Corporate Overview. Books24x7 is the industry’s leading provider of business-critical referenceware solutions designed to: Enhance the learning experience

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Powering Global Access to Reference Content

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  1. Powering Global Access to Reference Content Presented to: ICOLC October 6, 2001

  2. Books24x7 Corporate Overview • Books24x7 is the industry’s leading provider of business-critical referenceware solutions designed to: • Enhance the learning experience • Accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills • Pioneer in “referenceware” creation and delivery • “Referenceware” is business critical content delivered in a technology platform that is incorporated into learning and knowledge environments • “Referenceware” provides optimal use of content in support of business requirements • More than 325,000 paying subscribers • Founded in 1994 • Headquarters in Norwood, Massachusetts • Serving the Corporate, Learning and Library markets.

  3. Key Features of the Books24x7 Referenceware Platform Browser Based Editorial Board Personalized Bookshelf Powerful Relevance Search Current Content Intuitive Navigation Graphics, Code, etc Full Text for Every Book

  4. Partial List of Books24x7 Clients 325,000 Subscribers in 800+ Companies such as: Financial Services Manufacturing and Logistics Telecom & Technology Non-Profit & Government

  5. Technology/Delivery Platform • Patent-pending multi-tiered search capabilities • Search, browse and view the full contents • Accessible worldwide via platform independent web browser and wireless devices • MARC records • IP Authentication • Simultaneous Usage • Remote Patron Access • Zero administration

  6. Technology/Delivery Platform • Delivery and integration is just as critical as the content • The delivery platform must be “Publisher Agnostic” • Integration & user experience will determine adoption • Publishers are in the content creation business • They are not software developers • They do not offer the advantages of independence and aggregation • Focus on merchandising printed book sales • More than 65 have partnered with Books24x7 • Bottom line: Books24x7 has the best technology and implementation capabilities. It’s our core business! • Proven solutions and implementations • We apply our knowledge and experience

  7. Content Acquisition & Management • Strategic alliances with 65+ best-in-class commercial publishers • Editorial focus on relevancy, quality and currency • Continual evaluation loop for content enhancement • 1100+ live titles, with hundreds more coming soon • Standardization of content is key to scalability Editorial Advisory Board Keyword Search Results Publisher A-List Best Sellers Usage Reports User Feedback Elements of Selecting Best-in-Class Content

  8. Content Partners

  9. Major Publisher Relationships Book Publishers Nature of Relationship Live Titles Total Titles • Sybex 168 247 Major new agreement • Sams/Que (PTG) 179 188 Established • McGraw-Hill 132 135 New long-term agreement • Hungry Minds (inc. Dummies) 87 130 Open catalog • John Wiley & Sons 77 129 Open catalog • Microsoft Press 38 128 Very strong • Selected IBM Redbooks 110 128 Open catalog • Artech House 31 42 Established • Other imprints include: AMACOM, CRC/Auerbach, Digital Press, Morgan Kaufmann, Syngress Other Content: Other Key Agreements Close to Signature • Select University presses: MIT, Oxford • User documentation from vendors (Palm, SAS) • Report content (Giga Information Group, Meta Group) • Up & coming niche publishers such as Apress, Redmond Technology Press. • Coriolis • Project Management Institute

  10. Certification Databases Desktop and Office Application Word Excel Access Internet Enterprise Applications Graphic Design Hardware Networks and Protocols Operating Systems Programming Web Development Business and Culture Subject CoverageOver 90 technical topics, including:

  11. Product Demo Click to Find Info Fast Latest Content See What’s Hot & New 40+ IT Imprints

  12. Product Demo - Easy Navigation Search by Keyword Search by Topic Search Meta Data Drill Down into Subtopics

  13. Product Demo - Powerful Search Relevancy Ranked Patent Pending Search Short Synopsis Flexible Search Options Top Section Hits

  14. Product Demo – Full text, Relevant Results Links to Companion Sites Navigate at Chapter Level Full Text Online Chapter Relevancy Meters Key Terms Highlighted

  15. Product Demo – Personalization (Patron Option) Annotate Bookmarks Manage Personal Bookshelf Create Bookmarks

  16. Product Demo - Rich Experience Extra 10% Off P-Book Synopses Bylined by Experts Fully Linked Table of Contents

  17. Pricing for Libraries and Consortia: • List Price: $6600 for 1 SU • Consortia Price: $4950 for 1 SU • Discounts for additional SU • Discounts available for consortia when orders are placed together • ONE PRICE: No additional charge as new content is added • Usage reports available, including SU denials • Trials available

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