Press Release
For Immediate Release
Sea Change Corporation Announces Sale of WebClarity Software Inc.
Concord, Ontario - August 1, 2004 – Sea Change Corporation today announced that it concluded an agreement to transfer ownership of WebClarity Software Inc. to the shareholders of Convergent Library Technologies Inc. ( www.clibtech.com ). Effective immediately, Phillip A. Smith will assume the role of President & CEO of WebClarity.
Richard Earle, CEO of Sea Change commented, “WebClarity had a target market that was not synergistic with Sea Change's other business units. We felt WebClarity's customers would be better served by a new owner who was entirely focused on the library and researcher market.”
Phil has many years of experience in the library automation market including roles with Geac Computers, most recently as their Regional General Manager and Global Channel Manager. "WebClarity's BookWhere and BookWhere Online products are amazing tools for librarians and researchers. Our products have long been known for their rich functionality and sophisticated use of standards wrapped up in the simplest possible interface to deliver seamless cross-database access to the world's best qualified resources. I am pleased to announce that Allison Standen has joined us as our new VP, Business Development, and that we plan to swiftly augment our development staff to ensure we bring product enhancements to market faster. "
Further, Mr. Smith states, “Convergent Library Technologies believes strongly in ensuring our library customers receive the optimum choice that dis-integration through use of industry standards can provide. No longer do all components need to be delivered through the ILS. With the current suite of standards, customers have choices that enable them to select the best applications to address specific issues, with the security of knowing they will work in concert with their ILS. The WebClarity software is just such an offering, having leveraged the z39.50 standard - it works well with all the major ILS systems.”
WebClarity's new address & contact information is:
WebClarity Software Inc.,
11 Victoria Street, Suite 204,
Barrie, Ontario L4N 6T3,
Toll Free: 1-866-213-8880
About Sea Change Corporation
Sea Change Corporation is a Canadian high-tech company based in Concord, Ontario, Canada. Sea Change has two operating subsidiaries: Interwork Technologies and iRoam Mobile Solutions Inc. Interwork is a leading North American software distributor focusing on 'Best of Breed' Security and Connectivity products. iRoam enables mobile users, with secure and reliable enterprise solutions for global dial-up, broadband & wi-fi internet access. For complete information on Sea Change, please visit www.seachange.com
About WebClarity Software
WebClarity offers search & retrieval solutions utilizing the powerful Z39.50 standard to enhance the productivity of librarians, catalogers, researchers and students. WebClarity offers a suite of products including BookWhere, a market leading bibliographic and cataloguing source search client for Windows, BookWhere Online for web-based access and Resource Gateway, a customizable web-based portal for publishing multiple information sources. For complete information on WebClarity Software Inc., please visit www.webclarity.info
About Convergent Library Technologies
Convergent Library Technologies Inc. (CLT) is an IT services & consulting company based in Barrie, Ontario, with over 25 years staff experience in libraries, backed by a strong network of application providers and independent consultants. CLT is engaged in providing innovative technology solutions to improve public service in libraries. For complete information on Convergent Library Technologies, please visit www.clibtech.com
For further Information contact:
Jeremy Young, Marketing Coordinator
Sea Change Corporation
905.760.7488 x 269
jeremy@seachange.com
Allison Standen, VP Business Development
WebClarity Software Inc.
705-792-6933 x 113
Allison@webclarity.info