Pointed out by our Ovid rep:
From http://www.wolterskluwer.com
Wolters Kluwer acquires SilverPlatter
Acquisition expands Wolters Kluwer's position as premier provider
of medical and scientific databases and research tools
Wolters Kluwer today announced it will acquire SilverPlatter
Information (Boston, United States). SilverPlatter, with annual
sales of approximately USD 70 million, is a provider of medical
and scientific databases and related software. The company will
be combined with Ovid Technologies (New York, United States) in
a manner which takes advantage of the complementary strengths of
both organizations. The combination of SilverPlatter and Ovid
Technologies will be a first class provider of research tools
for medical and scientific researchers. The acquisition is in
line with Wolters Kluwer's strategy to expand its electronic
offerings in the medical and scientific fields and integrate
content with software and services. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed. The acquisition of SilverPlatter is subject to
regulatory clearance.
SilverPlatter provides search and retrieval technology to
medical, academic, corporate and educational researchers
worldwide with access to more than 250 electronic reference
databases. Its 'SilverLinker' product offers more than
2.5 million links to over 6,500 journals and 2 million
articles. SilverPlatter has over 11,000 institutional
customers worldwide, with particular market strength in
academic libraries. The services of SilverPlatter are offered
through the Internet, Intranet and local CD ROM solutions.
SilverPlatter currently employs some
170 people, and has its main offices in Boston (United States)
and London (United Kingdom).
Wolters Kluwer's main objective with the acquisition and
integration of SilverPlatter is to create a comprehensive
channel for medical and scientific information. The acquisition
of SilverPlatter will more than double the size of Wolters
Kluwer's presence in the rapidly growing market for electronic
medical and scientific information. The activities of
SilverPlatter and Ovid are complementary in many ways:
SilverPlatter has strong sales in the scientific market,
while Ovid has its traditional strength in the medical market.
SilverPlatter has developed leading market positions in Europe
and emerging markets, whereas Ovid is strongest in the United States.
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Ian Winship
Learning Resources, University of Northumbria at Newcastle
City Campus Library, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
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