Powering Global Access to Reference Content

Presented to:

ICOLCOctober 6, 2001

• Books24x7 is the industry’s leading provider of business-critical referenceware solutions designed to:

– Enhance the learning experience– Accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills

• Pioneer in “referenceware” creation and delivery– “Referenceware” is business critical content delivered in a technology platform that is

incorporated into learning and knowledge environments– “Referenceware” provides optimal use of content in support of business requirements– More than 325,000 paying subscribers

• Founded in 1994 • Headquarters in Norwood, Massachusetts• Serving the Corporate, Learning and Library markets.

Books24x7 Corporate Overview

Key Features of the Books24x7 Referenceware Platform

Browser Based

PowerfulRelevance

Search

PersonalizedBookshelf

Full Text forEvery Book

Graphics, Code, etc

Editorial Board

IntuitiveNavigation

CurrentContent

Partial List of Books24x7 Clients325,000 Subscribers in 800+ Companies such as:

FinancialServices

Manufacturing and Logistics

Telecom &Technology

Non-Profit &Government

                               

Technology/Delivery Platform

• Patent-pending multi-tiered search capabilities

• Search, browse and view the full contents

• Accessible worldwide via platform independent web browser and wireless devices

• MARC records• IP Authentication• Simultaneous Usage• Remote Patron Access• Zero administration

Technology/Delivery Platform

• Delivery and integration is just as critical as the content– The delivery platform must be “Publisher Agnostic”– Integration & user experience will determine adoption

• Publishers are in the content creation business– They are not software developers – They do not offer the advantages of independence and aggregation– Focus on merchandising printed book sales– More than 65 have partnered with Books24x7

• Bottom line: Books24x7 has the best technology and implementation capabilities. It’s our core business!

– Proven solutions and implementations– We apply our knowledge and experience

Content Acquisition & Management

• Strategic alliances with 65+ best-in-class commercial publishers

• Editorial focus on relevancy, quality and currency

• Continual evaluation loop for content enhancement

• 1100+ live titles, with hundreds more coming soon

• Standardization of content is key to scalability

Elements of SelectingBest-in-Class Content

UsageReports

EditorialAdvisoryBoard

PublisherA-List

KeywordSearchResults

BestSellers

UserFeedback

Content Partners

Major Publisher Relationships

Book Publishers Nature of RelationshipLive Titles

• Sybex 168 247 Major new agreement • Sams/Que (PTG) 179 188 Established• McGraw-Hill 132 135 New long-term agreement• Hungry Minds (inc. Dummies) 87 130 Open catalog• John Wiley & Sons 77 129 Open catalog• Microsoft Press 38 128 Very strong• Selected IBM Redbooks 110 128 Open catalog• Artech House 31 42 Established• Other imprints include: AMACOM, CRC/Auerbach, Digital Press, Morgan Kaufmann, Syngress

Other Content:

• Select University presses: MIT, Oxford

• User documentation from vendors (Palm, SAS)

• Report content (Giga Information Group, Meta Group)

• Up & coming niche publishers such as Apress, Redmond Technology Press.

• Coriolis

• Project Management Institute

Other Key Agreements Close to Signature

Total Titles

Subject CoverageOver 90 technical topics, including:

• Certification• Databases• Desktop and Office

Application– Word– Excel– Access– Internet

• Enterprise Applications• Graphic Design• Hardware• Networks and Protocols• Operating Systems• Programming• Web Development• Business and Culture

Product Demo

Latest Content

40+ IT Imprints

Click to FindInfo Fast

See What’s Hot & New

Product Demo - Easy Navigation

SearchMeta Data

Searchby Keyword

Searchby Topic

Drill Downinto

Subtopics

Product Demo - Powerful Search

PatentPending Search

RelevancyRanked

ShortSynopsis

TopSection

Hits

FlexibleSearchOptions

Product Demo – Full text, Relevant Results

ChapterRelevancy

Meters

Navigateat Chapter

Level

Links toCompanion

Sites

Full Text

Online

Key TermsHighlighted

Product Demo – Personalization (Patron Option)

CreateBookmarks

Annotate Bookmarks

Manage Personal

Bookshelf

Product Demo - Rich Experience

SynopsesBylined by

Experts

FullyLinked Tableof Contents

Extra10% Off P-Book

Pricing for Libraries and Consortia:

List Price: $6600 for 1 SU

Consortia Price: $4950 for 1 SU

• Discounts for additional SU

• Discounts available for consortia when orders are placed together

• ONE PRICE: No additional charge as new content is added

• Usage reports available, including SU denials

• Trials available