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. SydneyPLUS, Inmagic, Cuadra, Questor and affiliate companies now Lucidea Corporation. June 10, 2013. . SydneyPLUS, the leading global developer of knowledge management solutions, today announced that SydneyPLUS and all of its affiliated companies – Inmagic Canada Software, Cuadra Associates, Questor Systems, LookUp Precision, LawPort, and Incite Software Solutions – will now operate as one company under the new name Lucidea Corporation. All products will retain their brand names, and will continue to be enhanced and supported by Lucidea.

. First West Capital provides funding for U.S. business acquisition. February 7, 2012. . SydneyPLUS, a Richmond-based global provider of knowledge management software, acquired Massachusetts-based Inmagic’s special library automation business through funding from First West Capital. The acquisition, which was completed in late 2011, gives SydneyPLUS great growth opportunities and enables the company to continue delivering world-class products to their customers around the globe.

. SydneyPLUS Inmagic division acquires Presto product. January 20, 2012. . SydneyPLUS KM, provider of Library KM software and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, law firms and government agencies has just announced that its Inmagic division has reacquired Presto, bringing it back into Inmagic's portfolio of library and KM solutions. Presto is a social knowledge management platform integrating knowledge-based content with the "wisdom of the community" to create an Enterprise 2.0 environment that supports your organization’s research and business objectives. Inmagic also acquired the applications built using the Presto platform: Presto Social Library, Presto KnowledgeNet, Presto AssociatioNet, and Presto IdeaNet. In late 2011 SydneyPLUS KM acquired Inmagic's Library Suite of products and trademark. Simultaneously, it announced the intent to form a strategic partnership to co-market and support the Presto product line.

Breeding, Marshall. SydneyPLUS acquires Inmagic Assets: Continued Consolidation in the Special Library and Knowledge Management Solutions Arena. December 2011. Smart Libraries Newsletter. In a move that continues the trend toward consolidation in the broader library automation industry and significantly alters the landscape in the special library sector, SydneyPLUS has acquired key assets from Inmagic. This transaction does not involve a complete acquisition of the company, but brings the library-oriented core of Inmagic under the ownership of Sydney- PLUS. It involves a division of the assets across two organizations: the Inmagic Division of SydneyPLUS International and the former Inmagic, Inc., which will assume a new identity. In general terms, the Inmagic Division of SydneyPLUS will continue with a focus on its traditional customer base in special libraries while the remaining entity will take the Presto technology into other market sectors and industries.

. SydneyPLUS Acquires Inmagic's Special Library Products And Inmagic Brand. October 25, 2011. . SydneyPLUS and Inmagic, Inc. announced the acquisition of Inmagic's special library business by SydneyPLUS. The Inmagic special library business includes Inmagic's DB/Text Library Suite of products: DB/TextWorks, DB/Text WebPublisher Pro, and Inmagic Genie. Additionally, the companies are announcing a strategic partnership to co-market and support Inmagic's Presto for Social Libraries.

Breeding, Marshall. SydneyPlus acquires Questor Systems. June 2010. Smart Libraries Newsletter. SydneyPLUS has now announced the acquisition of Questor Systems, a company that offers its Argus platform for the management of collections that include artifacts and other types of physical objects. Typical organizations using Argus would include museums, historical societies, archives, as well as universities and corporations with specialized collections of objects and artifacts.

. Cuadra Associates joins The SydneyPLUS Group of Companies. July 28, 2008. . On July 1, 2008, Cuadra Associates joined the SydneyPLUS group of companies. For more than 25 years, Cuadra has set the standard for powerful and versatile information management and retrieval software. Now, as before, Cuadra's products continue to earn the highest ratings from their users, while the name Cuadra has become synonymous with quality and integrity. The Cuadra management team, led by Dr. Carlos A. Cuadra and Ms. Judy Wanger, will remain with the company, as will Cuadra’s renowned technical support and development staff.

. SydneyPLUS launches new Medical Library Management system. February 29, 2008. . SydneyPLUS International, leader in information management solutions announced the new Medical Library Management system. Working with industry experts SydneyPLUS designed a specialized hosted intranet portal exclusively for the medical field.

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August 14, 2024. Experience Lucidea's Archival CMS ArchivEra at SAA 2024. Lucidea, provider of ArchivEra archival collections management software is sponsoring and attending the Society of American Archivists conference on August 14th through 17th.

July 19, 2024. Lucidea brings ILS and KM updates to AALL 2024 Annual Conference. Lucidea, developer of market-leading ILS and KM software SydneyDigital, GeniePlus, and Presto will attend this year's American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) annual conference from July 20th through 23rd, 2024 in Chicago, IL.

July 16, 2024. Lucidea attending SLA 2024 Conference with exciting new ILS updates. Lucidea, developer of market-leading ILS and KM software SydneyDigital, GeniePlus, and Presto will attend this year's Special Libraries Association Conference on July 14-16 in Kingston, RI.

July 6, 2024. Lucidea announces SydneyDigital, the ILS for a digital-first world. Lucidea has announced that SydneyEnterprise, the leading ILS leveraged daily by global clients for over 35 years, is now SydneyDigital. With SydneyDigital, Lucidea's special library clients enjoy a suite of innovative capabilities to manage both physical and digital knowledge assets, delivering a single venue for all their organizational intelligence, no matter where it resides, or what form it takes.

April 26, 2024. Lucidea Press releases new museum CMS title Demystifying Data Preparation. Lucidea has announced that museum expert Rachael Cristine Woody's new book, Demystifying Data Preparation for a New CMS, is available. The latest publication from Lucidea Press offers pragmatic advice from Ms. Woody, a seasoned museum expert, consultant, and author, blogger, and popular webinar presenter. This book outlines how to prepare museum content for migration to a new museum collections management system through a process of data evaluation, data remediation, and data preparation.

April 23, 2024. Lucidea, developer of ArchivEra CMS, to sponsor MAC 2024. Lucidea, leader in innovative collections management software solutions for archives and provider of ArchivEra, will sponsor and participate in the Midwest Archives Conference on May 2 through 4, 2024, in Des Moines, IA.

April 9, 2024. Lucidea's Argus CMS at CMA Conference 2024. Lucidea, developer of the Argus Web CMS and leader in innovative museum collections management software, will participate in the Canadian Museum Association conference on April 9-11, 2024. Their powerful software is a perfect fit for museum professionals focused on building an inclusive cultural community, collaborating with peers, and engaging online visitors.

November 7, 2023. Lucidea to sponsor ARCS 2023 with Argus CMS. Lucidea, developer of Argus and leader in innovative museum collections management is a proud sponsor of the ARCS conference on November 7-10, 2023 in Montreal.

November 3, 2023. KMWorld 2023 Gold Sponsor Lucidea Presenting Unmatched KM Software. Lucidea, developer of a full portfolio of powerful knowledge management solutions, will bring Presto to KMWorld on November 6 through 9, along with its other market-leading KM and library automation software used worldwide by leading corporations, professional services firms, heritage institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits.

October 18, 2023. Lucidea, developer of ArchivEra CMS, to sponsor MARAC Fall 2023 Conference. Lucidea, leader in innovative collections management software solutions for archives and provider of ArchivEra, will attend the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference on October 19-21.

Apr 07, 2021 Bailey Solutions acquired by Lucidea
Lucidea, parent company to a portfolio of market-leading knowledge management, library automation, and collections management software products welcomes Bailey Solutions, Ltd. into their family of companies.

Aug 07, 2018 Lucidea acquires Maxus, Australian distributor of Inmagic products
Lucidea, the leading provider of library automation and knowledge management solutions to organizations worldwide, has acquired Maxus Australia. Maxus, based in Melbourne, is a distributor that has been supplying and supporting Inmagic solutions since 1984, and has consistently been one of Inmagic's major resellers.

Jul 01, 2013 Lucidea formed through the consolidation of the SydneyPLUS family of companies
SydneyPLUS, the leading global developer of knowledge management solutions, today announced that SydneyPLUS and all of its affiliated companies – Inmagic Canada Software, Cuadra Associates, Questor Systems, LookUp Precision, LawPort, and Incite Software Solutions – will now operate as one company under the new name Lucidea Corporation. All products will retain their brand names, and will continue to be enhanced and supported by Lucidea.

Jan 20, 2012 SydneyPLUS Inmagic division acquires Presto product
SydneyPLUS announced that its Inmagic division has reacquired Presto, bringing it back into Inmagic's portfolio of library and KM solutions. Presto is a social knowledge management platform integrating knowledge-based content to create an Enterprise 2.0 environment that supports your organization's research and business objectives. Inmagic also acquired the applications built using the Presto platform: Presto Social Library, Presto KnowledgeNet, Presto AssociatioNet, and Presto IdeaNet.

Oct 24, 2011 SydneyPLUS acquires Inmagic's special library business
SydneyPLUS and Inmagic, Inc. announced the acquisition of Inmagic’s special library business by SydneyPLUS. The Inmagic special library business includes Inmagic’s DB/Text Library Suite of products: DB/TextWorks, DB/Text WebPublisher Pro, and Inmagic Genie. Additionally, the companies are announcing a strategic partnership to co-market and support Inmagic’s Presto for Social Libraries.

May 21, 2010 SydneyPLUS acquires LookUp Precision from Advanced Productivity Software
LookUp Precision, an online cost and resource tracking product from Advanced Productivity Software, Inc., has been acquired by SydneyPLUS International Library Systems. LookUp Precision, along with complementary products DTE Axiom and RollCall, has positioned APS as the leader in providing scalable, reliable time tracking and cost recovery solutions to the law firm sector. Capturing data on billable time as well as information on various activities performed by lawyers and staff (such as online research) is critical to effective operational management. Accurate reporting on time and resource usage establishes credibility with clients and helps maintain the trust-based relationship so critical to the success of a client/counsel partnership. APS clients include more than 50 percent of the AmLaw 100 private firms as well as other major business enterprises. This makes the acquisition by SydneyPLUS particularly compelling, as the companies share a similar client base.

Jul 01, 2008 SydneyPLUS acquires Cuadra Associates
On July 1, 2008, Cuadra Associates, Inc. joined the SydneyPLUS group of companies. For more than 25 years, Cuadra has set the standard for powerful and versatile information management and retrieval software. Now, as before, Cuadra's products continue to earn the highest ratings from their users, while the name Cuadra has become synonymous with quality and integrity. The Cuadra management team, led by Dr. Carlos A. Cuadra and Ms. Judy Wanger, will remain with the company, as will Cuadra’s renowned technical support and development staff.

Aug 30, 2007 SydneyPLUS acquires SV Technology, developer of LawPort
SV Technology, Inc, developer of LawPort, was purchased by SydneyPLUS International, a leading developer of KM solutions for the world’s top law firms, as well as for numerous Fortune 1000 companies. The LawPort KM suite continues under the name of SydneyPLUS | LawPort.

Sep 2000 Infonet Services Corporation renamed to Incite Software Solutions
While Infonet Services Corp. maintains a minor shareholding and continues to be a partner and customer, ISS is now jointly owned by : Infonet, a private investment group; and ISS' management and employees.

Jan 2000 International Library Systems becomes SydneyPLUS International

Aug 01, 1999 Inmagic acquires BiblioTech Pro from Comstow Information Services, Inc.
Inmagic, Inc., leading developer of library automation and information management software for special librarians, announces the acquisition of the integrated library system BiblioTech PRO, the flagship product of Comstow Information Services, Inc. With installations in Fortune 500 companies and government agencies throughout the country, BiblioTech PRO is a comprehensive system for cataloging, searching and retrieving, tracking and reporting corporate information resources.

Apr 1999 SV Technology founded by Marty Metz
Marty Metz established LawPort in 1999.

Nov 30, 1992 InfoNet / Computer Sciences Canada founded
OSIWare amalgamated into InfoNet

1991 Infonet Services Corporation acquires OSIware and renamed it Infonet Software Solutions
In 1991, Infonet Services Corporation, a large customer, acquired OSIware and renamed it Infonet Software Solutions (ISS). ISS operated as an independent business unit, a software business with a secondary corporate mandate to enhance messaging service features for the parent company and it's international affiliates.

Mar 1989 International Library Systems acquires rights for the Sydney Library System
International Library Systems Corporation has been granted exclusive North American distribution rights for the Sydney Library System. Created by former members of the Library Group of Sydney Development Corporation, this new company is solely responsible for all aspects of its sales, marketing, training, support, and development. Sydney employees who were involved in the development and support of the Sydney Library System have all joined the new company.

1986 Questor Systems founded
Founded in 1986, Questor Systems is a developer of computer solutions for Museums, Archives, and Corporate Collections. Questor provides a full range of services including software, training, consulting, data entry, image capture, system customizations and client support.

Jan 1984 Sydney Development Corporation assumes responsibility for Easy Data Library System
Corporate responsibility for library programs has been assumed by the parent company, the Sydney Development Corporation

1983 Inmagic founded by Elizabeth Bole Eddison and Karen Brothers
Inmagic was founded as a new company in 1983 by Elizabeth Bole Eddison and Karen Brothers to develop, market, and support software for special libraries. The company was spun off of Warner-Eddison Associates, a consulting firm that originally developed the software. Headed by Alice Sizer Warner, this company was involved in a wide variety of activities, including the development of a database product called Inmagic in the late 1970’s that ran on mid-range minicomputers.

Dec 1982 Keewhit Investments Limited makes investment in Sydney Development Corporation
Patrick J. Keenan, Chairman and Chief Executive of Keewhit Investments Limited, joins the board of Sydney Development Corporation.

1982 Easy Data sold to Sydney Development Corporation
Easy Data sold to the publicly traded Sydney Development Corporation in 1982. Mr. Richter remained president of the subsidiary and became a director of Sydney Development Corporation through 1984.

1980 Comstow Information Services Incorporated founded by Lynda Moulton

1977 SydneyPLUS International founded

1975 Easy Data Inc. founded by Merv Richter
Easy Data Inc. founded by Merv Richter in 1975 to develop, market, and support software packages for the emerging minicomputer market. They included applications for hotel management, oilrig cost accounting, general accounting and library management.

2021 Lucidea Accomplishments Narrative

Lucidea is home to a full portfolio of market-leading knowledge management, library automation, and museums and archives collections management solutions. They announced another very strong year in 2021 with exciting upgrades to their ILS, CMS, and KM applications, several new products, an increasing worldwide presence at conferences and tradeshows, and the addition of Bailey Solutions in the UK to the Lucidea family of companies.

Existing clients and prospects continue to take advantage of the entire Lucidea product line, with many clients migrating/upgrading to the latest versions of their applications, such as Inmagic Presto 5.3.1.

Inmagic Presto V5.3.1

Client-driven enhancements to Inmagic Presto V5.3.1 deliver many new features that simplify workflow, empower administrators, and offer an even more pleasing and efficient user experience.

PrestoWorks and PrestoWorks Publisher

Lucidea also released PrestoWorks and PrestoWorks Publisher, two fantastic standalone choices for knowledge management and Web publishing that also serve as the next generation upgrades for Inmagic DB/TextWorks users.

PrestoWorks and PrestoWorks Publisher are robust KM and Web-publishing solutions for information professionals seeking to upgrade their knowledge management capabilities, while dramatically expanding user engagement and optimizing their Web presence.

And with PrestoWorks, DB/TextWorks clients will now be able to leverage the latest technology, and enjoy a new user interface, purpose-built workflows, enhanced security, robust functionality and exciting additional capabilities.

SLA 2021 Diamond Sponsorship

Keeping a longstanding tradition, Lucidea attended the Special Libraries Association’s Annual Conference as a Diamond Sponsor, with an exciting lineup of events and updates. Their experts were on hand in their Virtual Exhibit Booth to demonstrate Lucidea’s library automation, knowledge management, and CMS products, designed to accommodate every budget and organization size.

They engaged with hundreds of visitors to their booth, as well as reporting hundreds of video views, click-throughs and downloads from people who wanted to see the latest developments to their suite of integrated library system and knowledge management solutions and enjoy their many professional development offerings.

Lucidea’s SLA events lineup focused on ways special librarians can deliver a full portfolio of services and content virtually—in addition to exploring the impact and evolution of knowledge management in special libraries. Their education sessions and solutions showcase included: The Five Cs of Knowledge Management in Special Libraries (presented by Stan Garfield), Go from Chaos to KM in Minutes, and Show Your Stuff & Meet Users Where They Are, with Powerful 3rd Party Content Importing.

Increasing Global Virtual Tradeshow and Conference Presence

In addition to its presence at SLA 2021, despite the pandemic, Lucidea maintained its focus on supporting library, KM, and museum and archives associations by attending—and in most cases, sponsoring—their virtual conferences. Notably, with the increase in remote work and virtual access there was a surge of interest in Lucidea’s software across the portfolio, due to the increasing requirement to put collections online. Providing special incentives and offers as support for existing and prospective clients during COVID is one of the many ways Lucidea has answered the challenge of a very difficult time for everyone.

• Lucidea sponsored more tradeshows and conferences in 2021 than ever before; 47 in total—including 14 venues new to them—delivering an innovative virtual presence through digital exhibit booths, webinars, and real-time meetings. Lucidea’s ILS, KM, and CMS solutions were highlighted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, at events including those produced by ALIA, ARMA, NEA, CILIP, MARAC, BCLA, CMA, AAM, BIALL, SLA, MARAC AND SAA.

Growth in the UK

Finally, Lucidea, welcomed Bailey Solutions, Ltd. into their family of companies. The Lucidea group has over 3,000 clients in more than 50 countries, and delivers a range of complementary products suitable for the library, knowledge management, archives, and museum sectors.

Penny Bailey, Managing Director of Bailey Solutions said, “We are very pleased and looking forward to this next exciting new chapter. Joining Lucidea brings great benefits for us and our clients including access to additional financial and client services resources, ability to expand internationally, and ongoing product development.” Per Ron Aspe, Lucidea’s CEO, “Lucidea joined forces with Bailey Solutions Ltd. because we enthusiastically believe in its management and products. We look forward to helping Bailey expand its customer base around the world.”

Lucidea once again reports that company-wide operational, product development, and client service results have met or exceeded targets—and are on course for continued growth and improvement in 2022 and beyond.

About Lucidea:

Lucidea is the market-leading developer of a rich portfolio of world class KM, library automation, and collections management solutions for the GLAM sectors, including Inmagic Presto, DB/TextWorks and GeniePlus, along with SydneyEnterprise, Argus, CuadraSTAR SKCA, Eloquent Archives, and ArchivEra.