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ISYS Search Software is a supplier of [[enterprise search software]] for [[information access]], management and re-use. The company markets and sells a suite of embedded search, mobile access and information management infrastructure technologies.
'''ISYS Search Software''' was an Australian [[business|supplier]] of [[enterprise search]] [[desktop search|software]] for [[information access]], [[management]], and re-use. The company marketed and sold a suite of embedded search, mobile access and information management infrastructure technologies.


==History==
Established in 1988 by Ian Davies, ISYS previously marketed and sold enterprise search applications. Davies developed prototype text retrieval software that would be suitable for use in large databases. The Australian market for the prototype software developed, and in 1991, PC Week Magazine wrote a favourable review that assisted in attempts to break into the US market.<ref>[http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/australia_innovates/?Section_id=1010&article_id=10008&behaviour=view_article Powerhouse Museum, "ISYS software"] </ref>
Established in 1988 by Ian Davies, ISYS previously marketed and sold enterprise search applications. Davies developed prototype text-retrieval software that would be suitable for use in large databases. The Australian market for the prototype software developed; and, in 1991, ''[[eWeek|PC Week Magazine]]'' wrote a favourable review that assisted in attempts to break into the [[United States|US]] market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.maas.museum/australia_innovates/index5cc2.html?behaviour=view_article&Section_id=1010&article_id=10008|title=ISYS software - Australia Innovates|publisher=[[Powerhouse Museum]]|accessdate=2012-08-11}}</ref>


ISYS products competed with the [[Infoseek|Verity Ultraseek]] and the [[Google Search]] services, while its infrastructure and embedded search applications compete with Autonomy and FAST Search & Transfer (now a subsidiary of [[Microsoft]]).{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
An ownership interest held by Australia's federal shadow communications Minister, [[Malcolm Turnbull]], created some political discussion in 2010, as the Government [http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/368852/turnbull_defends_alleged_conflict_interest/ asserted] that Turnbull had a conflict of interest between his shadow partfolio and his personal financial stake in ISYS.


In 2007, ISYS entered the Linux marketplace with the release of the ISYS:sdk and ISYS:web server for Linux platforms, the company's first foray into non-Windows environments. In 2009, ISYS released several new applications and a new suite for information access (see applications listed above).{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
ISYS products compete with the Verity Ultraseek product and the Google Search Appliance, while its infrastructure and embedded search applications compete with Autonomy and FAST Search & Transfer (now a subsidiary of Microsoft).


===Acquisition===
The ISYS engine is capable of searching multiple disparate data sources, including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Open Office, HTML, ZIP files, all major email products, all SQLdata sources, SharePoint, Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino. Some of ISYS's content mining capabilities include automatic Categorization, entity extraction, parametric search, Hit-highlighting and navigation, relevance ranking and multiple query methods.
In March 2012, ISYS Search Software Pty Ltd was acquired by [[Lexmark International]], and integrated into its Perceptive Software division.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.retailtechnologyreview.com/articles/2012/03/21/1876-lexmark-acquires-isys-search-software-and|title=Lexmark acquires ISYS Search Software and Nolij - Retail Technology Review|publisher=Retail Technology Review|accessdate=2012-08-11}}</ref>


In July 2017, [[Hyland Software]] acquired Enterprise Software division of Lexmark and integrated Enterprise Search into its product suite <ref>{{Cite web|title=Enterprise Search Software {{!}} Hyland|url=https://www.hyland.com/en/platform/product-suite/enterprise-search|access-date=2020-07-27|website=www.hyland.com|language=en}}</ref>
In 2006, ISYS released version 8 which includes automatic entity recognition for text mining, e-discovery and expertise location, federated searching and more formats.


==Functionality==
In 2007, ISYS entered the Linux marketplace with the release of the ISYS:sdk and ISYS:web server for Linux platforms, the company’s first foray into non-Windows environments.
ISYS Search is capable of searching multiple disparate data sources, including [[Microsoft Office]], [[WordPerfect]], [[OpenOffice.org|Open Office]], HTML files, ZIP files, all major e-mail products, all SQLdata sources, SharePoint, Lotus Notes, and Lotus Domino. Some of ISYS's content-mining capabilities include automatic categorisation, entity extraction, parametric search, hit-highlighting and navigation, relevance ranking, and multiple query methods.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}


==References==
In 2008, ISYS version 9 was released, which includes enhanced e-discovery support, results flagging, intelligent query expansion, custom search forms, parametric and timeline refinement. Also, support for EMC Documentum, Interwoven WorkSite, Office 2007.
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
In 2009, ISYS released several new applications and a new suite for information access (see applications listed above). Applications include ISYS Integration Kit and ISYS File Readers for OEM search and text extraction; ISYS Anywhere for mobile enterprise search; and the 2009 ISYS Enterprise Access Suite.
*{{Official website|http://www.isys-search.com/}}

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.isys-search.com/ ISYS Search Software homepage]


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[[Category:Technology companies of Australia]]
[[Category:Lexmark]]

Latest revision as of 12:14, 27 April 2024

ISYS Search Software was an Australian supplier of enterprise search software for information access, management, and re-use. The company marketed and sold a suite of embedded search, mobile access and information management infrastructure technologies.

History

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Established in 1988 by Ian Davies, ISYS previously marketed and sold enterprise search applications. Davies developed prototype text-retrieval software that would be suitable for use in large databases. The Australian market for the prototype software developed; and, in 1991, PC Week Magazine wrote a favourable review that assisted in attempts to break into the US market.[1]

ISYS products competed with the Verity Ultraseek and the Google Search services, while its infrastructure and embedded search applications compete with Autonomy and FAST Search & Transfer (now a subsidiary of Microsoft).[citation needed]

In 2007, ISYS entered the Linux marketplace with the release of the ISYS:sdk and ISYS:web server for Linux platforms, the company's first foray into non-Windows environments. In 2009, ISYS released several new applications and a new suite for information access (see applications listed above).[citation needed]

Acquisition

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In March 2012, ISYS Search Software Pty Ltd was acquired by Lexmark International, and integrated into its Perceptive Software division.[2]

In July 2017, Hyland Software acquired Enterprise Software division of Lexmark and integrated Enterprise Search into its product suite [3]

Functionality

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ISYS Search is capable of searching multiple disparate data sources, including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Open Office, HTML files, ZIP files, all major e-mail products, all SQLdata sources, SharePoint, Lotus Notes, and Lotus Domino. Some of ISYS's content-mining capabilities include automatic categorisation, entity extraction, parametric search, hit-highlighting and navigation, relevance ranking, and multiple query methods.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "ISYS software - Australia Innovates". Powerhouse Museum. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  2. ^ "Lexmark acquires ISYS Search Software and Nolij - Retail Technology Review". Retail Technology Review. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  3. ^ "Enterprise Search Software | Hyland". www.hyland.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
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