Al-Ain, 29 March, 2005

Arabian Advanced Systems (AAS), a prominent solution provider to libraries and information centers in the Middle East, announced that it has signed an agency agreement with ADLIB Information Systems, a world leader for software solutions for libraries, archives, and museums. The agreement brings to archives and museums of the region the breadth of ADLB software and the knowledge and experience of AAS.

According to this agreement, AAS will provide consultation, solution design, implementation and post implementation services to users of ADLIB products in this region. AAS will also provide ADLIB with necessary consultation on Arabic language needs for its software during the design phase and will implement the actual Arabization.

ADLIB provides comprehensive, rich in functionality and easy to use systems that run each activity in a world class museums and archives. Each system provides web-enabled access to the resources and easy administration tools.

"ADLIB software runs hundreds of archive centers and museums worldwide. It runs on International standards recognized by International agencies. Bringing this software into the Arabic speaking region is a remarkable development for this community" said Abduljabbar Alabduljabbar, President of AAS. He added "We are committed to provide IT solutions designed to meet the local needs of our customers, with strict adherence to International standards and with full implementation of most recent technologies".

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About ADLIB Information Systems:
ADLIB Information Systems, the makers of ADLIB software, have automated the collections of numerous museums and archives over the past twenty years. Many of our employees have a background in libraries and museums, giving them an inside-out knowledge of the sector. By listening carefully to the specific requirements of their customers, and by applying cutting-edge technology, we are able to continually improve our software.

About Arabian Advanced Systems:
Arabian Advanced Systems is the leading provider of information solutions and library technologies in the Arab World with more than 15 years of experience serving the Arabic information community, providing state-of-the-art information services and solutions. Arabian Advanced Systems combines integrated tools and applications, with best-of-breed solutions, to provide the information community with a comprehensive set of services covering all aspects of the information cycle, from acquisition and management, to publishing and dissemination. Arabian Advanced Systems equipped the region's most prominent libraries with 'Horizon', the world's leading library automation system. Arabian Advanced Systems also developed, through its "Naseej" division, enterprise and public portal solutions and applications for key sectors and organizations. Arabian Advanced Systems is the regional partner for some of the world's leading information providers such as Dialog, OCLC, EBSCO, ProQuest Ovid/SilverPlatter, IHS, ZAD, HW Wilson, CABI, Stat!Ref, Jane's, ISI Emerging Markets, NISC, and others.

For more information, please contact AAS HQ :
Tel: 966 1 477-0477
Fax: 966 1 478-3512
Email: pr@aas.com.sa

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