[Koha] PTFS Acquisition of LibLime Reactivated and Completed

[Wagner, Jane]

PTFS Acquires LibLime   

Bethesda, MD-March 15, 2010-Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc.
(PTFS), an industry-leading library solutions provider and developer of
the ArchivalWare digital library and content management software, has
acquired LibLime, the global leader in open-source software solutions
for libraries.  

 "PTFS has supported ILS solutions for 15 years, so the acquisition of
LibLime and the addition of their Koha customer base is logical
expansion for PTFS.  With our in-depth knowledge of both the
bibliographic and digital collection arenas, we are in an excellent
position to bring the necessary technologies to libraries.  We will make
the Koha Open-Source ILS more cost-effective for libraries struggling to
keep pace with commercial pricing during tough economic times.  We
welcome the opportunity to partner with all of these new customers to
advance the capabilities of Koha," stated John Yokley, PTFS CEO.

 

This acquisition expands PTFS's existing U.S. and European open-source
library solutions business. In addition, it will accelerate PTFS's
Digital Library System (DLS) initiative, an integration between the Koha
ILS and ArchivalWare.  The DLS solution will provide libraries and
information centers with a next generation solution by providing a
single toolset to manage all of their collections - print and digital. 

 

The first order of business will be to transition the existing LibLime
customers into PTFS's support center.  PTFS will focus on enhancing
customer support for the LibLime contracts acquired and will immediately
assign additional resources required to accomplish this task.  PTFS will
also take over all existing development projects already under way at
LibLime - including the multi-year Westchester Academic Library
Director's Organization project which is adding rich academic
functionality to the Koha platform; and the Madison, Wisconsin-based
South Central Library System project which will significantly increase
Koha's support of public library workflows in a consortial environment.
PTFS is excited to work with all of the sponsoring organizations to
expand the Koha platform.

PTFS pledges to enhance and maintain the www.koha.org  site as the focal
point for the world' s Koha activities- the place to find the latest
information on Koha support, documentation, news, and downloads.   

Combining the PTFS and Liblime Koha operations will bring nearly 150
organizations totaling over 700 libraries into the PTFS Koha customer
support group.  The acquisition establishes PTFS as the world's largest
company providing open-source ILS solutions for libraries.   

About PTFS, Inc.

Founded in 1995, PTFS is a library centric company and is the developer
of the ArchivalWare content management software. PTFS has provided
commercial ILS systems integration, implementation, and support since
its inception.   In 2008, PTFS entered the open-source library
marketplace in 2008, developing, implementing, and supporting Koha ILS
solutions.  Providing digital library and content management solutions
for over a decade, PTFS is experienced in executing complete turn-key
solutions as well as on-site library staffing and consulting services.
For more information, see www.ptfs.com.

Contact:

Rbangs at ptfs.com

 

 

Jane Wagner

Library Systems Analyst

PTFS Inc.

Content Management and Library Solutions

6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200

Bethesda, MD  20817

(301) 654-8088 x 151

jwagner at ptfs.com

 

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