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Toronto, ON, March 3, 2003 - Neptune8.com, a software consulting firm specializing in libraries, has signed a distribution agreement with Antarctica Systems for their Visual Net software. Neptune8.com will focus on bringing Visual Net to the library, library automation and research markets in North America and Europe.
Visual Net uses mapping techniques to create a unique Graphical User Interface for library collections and other information repositories. This allows users to point and click through the libraries' holdings without guessing at keywords or understanding call numbers.
"Visual Net represents the next generation of resource discovery tools for libraries," says Paul Nixon, founder of Neptune8.com, "It's unique combination of concept browsing and filtering provides library users with a intuitive tool which guides them to highly relevant material regardless of the materials format."
"Antarctica is very pleased to partner with Neptune8.com to help ease the challenges faced by today's libraries. Libraries are losing patrons to online sources such as Google as current OPAC technology is serving up inadequate results for the non-expert user," states Barry Yates, Antarctica President and CEO. "The experience and knowledge that Neptune8.com brings to this market will be instrumental in Antarctica solidifying our position in the library market."
The company's goal is to help libraries and library automation vendors successfully deploy Visual Net. Neptune8.com offers complete implementation services including conversion of MARC and other format databases. Further reducing the effort, risk and expense to organisations, Neptune8.com also offers Visual Net software leasing and ASP options.
About Neptune8.com
Based in Markham, Ontario, Neptune8.com is a privately held corporation that specialises in software products and related services for the library and research markets. Founded by Paul Nixon, a library automation industry veteran, and Marzia Del Bianco, a professional librarian, the company strives to bring cutting edge technology to market. Paul Nixon was instrumental in the widespread adoption of Standardized search and retrieval protocol at the consumer level through ISI ReseachSoft products ProCite and ReferenceManager in addition to Sea Change Corporation's BookWhere. For additional information please visit http://www.neptune8.com or call toll free, 888-369-8889.
About Antarctica Systems Inc.
With offices in Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL and headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Antarctica is a pioneer developer of data visualization technology. Antarctica was founded in 1999 by search engine pioneer and XML co-creator Tim Bray. Privately held, Antarctica's investment partners include BDC, Royal Bank Capital Partners, the Working Opportunity Fund and Primaxis Technology Ventures Inc. For additional information, please visit http://antarctica.net or call 866-NET-MAPS.
Antarctica and Visual Net are trademarks or registered trademarks of Antarctica Systems Inc. in Canada and foreign countries. All other referenced trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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