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What others say about The Search & Information Access Report

"There are two main features of The Search & Information Access Report that keep me coming back to it as a reference. There are, of course, the reviews of the different tools which are very helpful when I need to quickly learn about a new search engine. But of even more value is its treatment of the requirements and pitfalls of search implementations in general. Highly recommended for those considering a search implementation."
-- Ron Daniel, Jr., Principal, Taxonomy Strategies LLC

"The Search & Information Access Report is a useful tool for anyone working on an enterprise search project. The descriptions of how search works, recommendations for how teams and projects should be structured, as well as the information about hidden costs and how to control them make the report worth your time."
-- Chiara Fox, Senior Information Architect, Adaptive Path

"I've seen a lot of basic vendor comparison guides, but none of them come close to the technical depth, real-life experience, and hard-hitting critiques that I found in the Search & Information Access Report. When I need the real scoop about vendors, I always turn to CMS Watch."
-- Alexander T. Deligtisch, Co-founder & Vice President, Spliteye Multimedia

"The Search & Information Access Report is jammed full of great stuff..."
-- Lou Rosenfeld, Leading independent information architecture guru

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The Search & Information Access Report looks at... Mondosoft/SurfRay: MondoSearch Enterprise

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Find out how the tools really work. The Search & Information Access Report will help your enterprise make informed search technology strategies and buying decisions.

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Published by the same trusted team that has been providing vendor-neutral technology evaluations for the past 8+ years, the report provides a comprehensive overview of search solution providers and best practices. The bulk of the report entails 10- to 18-page comparative evaluations of 23 search and information access offerings.

How it will help you

The The Search & Information Access Report can help your team:

• Save time in the selection process
• Create an effective vendor shortlist
• Avoid selecting the wrong product
• Budget more accurately
• Avoid painful setbacks

What's inside

The report addresses several essential issues for an enterprise investigating search solutions, including:

• Practical product selection roadmaps for large and small enterprises;
• Critical analysis of how to build a business case;
• Scenario-based and functional critiques of the major technologies;
• Comprehensive evaluation of major players' approaches, including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Google, FAST Search, Endeca, Vivisimo, and 16 others.

Like other CMS Watch offerings, the The Search & Information Access Report does not rank "best" vendors, but instead details the strengths and weaknesses of the various players, identifies their suitability for different use cases, and isolates vendor tendencies that may influence longterm product roadmaps.

The report is ideal for those looking to develop a business-driven enteprise search strategy, or who are considering selecting a search product and need unbiased technical assessments, or who simply need a comprehensive guide to this confusing, fast-changing landscape.

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CMS Watch offers two tiers of licenses: "team-use" for up to 12 users within your organization or a site license, which allows you to place the report on your Intranet.

Product Price Buy Search and Information Access Report - SMB/Dept Edition Site License (corporate intranet) $1,475.00 Team Use (up to 12 people in your firm) $975.00 Search and Information Access Report - Enterprise Edition Site License (corporate intranet) $2,925.00 Team Use (up to 12 people in your firm) $1,925.00

The Search & Information Access Report comes in 2 Editions: SMB/Departmental as well as extended Enterprise Editions. A more detailed comparison of the 2 Search & Information Access Report editions and licensing options (PDF) is available.

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