ProQuest has announced that the US Federal Trade Commission has closed its review of Ex Libris’ acquisition of Innovative. Innovative is now part of the ProQuest corporate family. Operationally, Innovative will run independently as a ProQuest entity and peer company to Ex Libris.
ProQuest seeks to combine its strengths, accelerating innovation, and developing solutions for libraries to enhance their connections with patrons in the challenging times. The ongoing commitment to customers, user groups, and to the betterment of libraries is unwavering.
Innovative General Manager Yariv Kursh will continue to lead the team, and all Innovative products will continue to be developed, sold, and supported for both the academic and public markets with no changes to product availability or pricing. Innovative customers will continue to engage with the Innovative sales, support, and product management teams as they always have. Ex Libris will remain focused on executing its vision for academic institutions.
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