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Press release from BioMed Central: For immediate release
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BioMed Central Announces New Release of Open Repository: The Leading
Platform for Hosting Institutional Repositories

Two Organizations Announced as Customers; Improved Interface to Enhance
User Experience



LONDON, November 27, 2007 - BioMed Central today announced the latest
upgrades to Open Repository (www.openrepository.com), the open access
publisher's hosted repository solution. The upgrades include new
features from DSpace (www.dspace.org), the open-source platform for
accessing, managing, and preserving scholarly works. Open Repository
now offers institutions increased customization options and a new and
improved user interface. Also, two prestigious organizations have
recently elected to host their repositories on Open Repository:
Roehampton University and Medecins Sans Frontieres, demonstrating that
Open Repository is the first choice for a wide variety of organizations.


"BioMed Central's Open Repository is a very good platform on which to
host our institutional repository," said Tony Reid, Medical Editor,
Medecins Sans Frontieres. "The upgrade will allow us to apply more
customization options from DSpace, so the repository better meets our
requirements. We are looking forward to using the new version."

Open Repository version 1.4.9 has several new features that are designed
to enhance the customer experience. The release offers an improved user
interface, making it easier for customers to browse and submit their
material online. Additionally, institutions can convert their Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Text and RTF documents to PDF format. Customers can
also set up RSS feeds, and customize lists and search fields, adding
value to the already robust platform.

"Open Repository provides a hosted solution that is quick and simple to
set up, customizable to our needs and easy to use," said Pat Simons,
Bibliographic and Technical Services Manager, Roehampton University. "We
switched from Proquest's repository service because Open Repository
offered better value for money and all the features we plan to use.
Additionally, we appreciate the helpful and friendly support we get from
BioMed Central."
 
Open Repository from BioMed Central gives institutions the
personalization of an in-house repository at a fraction of the cost.
The service hosts and maintains repositories for institutions,
eliminating the need for the support and resources required for an
in-house solution, while providing unique and innovative features to its
users. Built on the latest DSpace technology, Open Repository can be
personalized to support an institution's specific needs and identity.

For information on how to host a repository on Open Repository, please
email [log in to unmask]


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About BioMed Central
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publishing house committed to providing immediate access without charge
to the peer-reviewed biological and medical research it publishes. This
commitment is based on the view that open access to research is
essential to the rapid and efficient communication of science.


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