In Focus: Siderean Software, Inc.

An interview with CEO, Michael Schmitt.

From the interview:

There is an overload of data out there, and information keeps on coming from every direction. With all that’s available, users need to figure out how to find the specific information they want. “Text search simply isn’t good enough,” says Schmitt. “With all the convergence, workers aren’t finding the information they need.”

To combat this, Siderean has developed a relational navigation approach using its own information platform system, Seamark. “Seamark uses semantic word principles rather than mathematical logarithms,” says Schmitt. “It is discovery searching.”

Seamark is built around three basic principles: relationship, context, and participation. It all begins with the relationship between what the user wants and the result; Seamark takes content and allows users to discover information that relates to their needs. The context of the results then allows users to decide what additional information, or revised search path, they may require.

We have mentioned this faceted search company many times and have also listed places where you can see the software in action. More than worthy of a read and demo.

See Also: Learn More, List of Demos (ResourceShelf Favorite Technology)

Source: e-Content

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