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For Immediate Release
WebFeat Announces WebFeat 2 Technology New technology enables libraries to capture and report database usage statistics from the database native interfaces

Old Brookville, NY February 15, 2003 — WebFeat today announced the release of its new and unique WebFeat 2™ technology, enabling libraries to capture and report usage statistics from any or all of a library’s native database interfaces. These statistics may be reported through WebFeat’s Usage Tracker (WUT), in addition to usage captured through the WebFeat Knowledge Prism, the leading industry federated search engine that searches all of a library’s databases simultaneously from a single user interface.

“Today, it is more important than ever to have quick, reliable access to database usage information,” said Todd Miller, Founder and CEO of WebFeat. “Libraries have to make tough choices about database subscriptions, and objective usage information is a key factor in the decision-making process. WebFeat 2 enables libraries to report a wealth of usage statistics with a single mouse click, ultimately helping libraries to cut costs intelligently and effectively.”

For every database used, WebFeat 2 captures and reports the number of queries, number of full record (full text) requests, number of next set requests, search strings (with Boolean operators), and date/time stamp information. WebFeat 2 can also track usage by individual library, branch, and remote users. Reports are available through the web, which can be emailed, or downloaded into spreadsheets or DBMS programs.

WebFeat 2 is available now for all new WebFeat systems and can be integrated into existing WebFeat systems at no additional charge for the next ninety days.

About WebFeat

WebFeat is the developer of the remarkable WebFeat Prism (patent-pending), used by over 700 leading public, academic, and corporate libraries. Other products include the WebFeat Usage Tracker (WUT) and the WebFeat Authentication Manager (WAM). Originally founded in 1992 as an information technology consultancy, WebFeat has earned industry recognition from leading organizations such as The Gartner Group and Library Journal. Learn more about WebFeat at www.webfeat.org .

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