WESTPORT, Conn., November 18 -  A new report released by Shore Communications Inc. reveals that software and taxonomy tools recently developed by major aggregators of professionally oriented content to support institutions integrating vendor-supplied content with their own internal content provide a powerful range of capabilities that are just beginning to take hold in the marketplace. The report’s analysis of the Factiva Fusion, LexisNexis Content Organizer and OneSource Content Optimization Services product offerings reveals that the differing approaches taken by these companies to integrating premium content may provide a strong benefit for those that know how to apply their strengths efficiently.

“Aggregator-supplied tools and services to unite internal and external information are still largely in their infancy,” said report author Robert McWilliams, a Senior Analyst for Shore. “However, they address some real business issues in the areas of efficient content discovery and management. The aggregators’ experiences of uniting large quantities of disparate information sources under a single taxonomy can provide a unique and exploitable asset for major institutions can draw upon in their own content integration efforts. However, there must be a proven need for internal and external content integration for them to be of true use.”

The 13-page report, entitled “Content Aggregator Toolkits: Integrating Institutional and Vendor Content”, covers why content aggregators view these products as important initiatives, profiles the capabilities and taxonomies of Factiva Fusion, LexisNexis Content Organizer and OneSource Content Optimization Services and recommends how to approach their purchase and use. Further details on the report and its purchasing options may be found at the following Internet Web address: http://www.shore.com/research/current/reports/SCI200304.html

ABOUT SHORE

Shore Communications Inc. is a leading research and advisory service focusing on organizations that develop, purchase and use professionally-oriented content and the technologies that facilitate its use in individual and collaborative environments. Shore focuses on the complex interplay between content, technology and people that creates value for organizations and individuals in today's marketplace. Shore’s research, commentary, private consulting and confidential advisory services provide valuable insights into the products, practices and behaviors that maximize the value of content and related technologies through all stages of its creation, organization, marketing, deployment and use.

The press may contact Robert McWilliams via phone at 203.434.0297, rcmcwill@shore.com.

For more information about Shore and report purchases, please contact John Blossom at 203.226.9488, jblossom@shore.com, or visit http://shore.com/us/resources/press/

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