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Jan 4, 2022

Axiell acquires Infor Library and Information Solutions

Axiell announces agreement to acquire Infor Library and Information Solutions business and expand global presence. Axiell, the world's leading software and services provider for the cultural sector, today announced an agreement to acquire Infor Library & Information Solutions, a business within Infor, the industry cloud company. The acquisition is expected to close in February. The Infor Library & Information Solutions business delivers solutions and services to the library sector and serves more than 180 customers in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The acquisition is driven by Axiell's expansion strategy, focusing and strengthening its offer in the public library and education industry.

Company: [Axiell] [Infor Library and Information Solutions]

Sep 22, 2020

CultureConnect acquired by Axiell

Axiell acquires of CultureConnect, an award-winning technology company headquartered in New York City that empowers cultural institutions to easily create beautiful and dynamic digital experiences that broaden audience engagement onsite and online.

Company: [Axiell]

Aug 3, 2020

Axiell acquires Musoft

Axiell, the leading supplier of software to the cultural sector, announced the acquisition of Musoft, the leading vendor for collections management, heritage catalogue, virtual reality and public facing solutions in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The acquisition advances the technology landscape for museums, libraries and cultural organisations in Eastern and Central Europe and brings customers such as Czech National Museum, Slovak National Museum, Czech National Heritage Institute, Office of the Government of the Czech Republic into the Axiell Group. Musoft's industry experience, local infrastructure, leading technologies and well-established customer relationships expand Axiell's position in Europe. In the near future, the region and Musofts existing customers will get access to the cloud-based solutions Axiell Quria for libraries and WeLib for education, as well as Axiell's solutions for collections management.

Company: [Axiell]

Aug 8, 2017

Ann Melaerts joins Axiell as Vice President & Business Area Director for Axiell Public Libraries

Axiell announced the expansion of its operations in Europe. Ann Melaerts, formerly General Manager Library Division and VP Independent business units at INFOR, joins Axiell as Vice President & Business Area Director for Axiell Public Libraries. Ann will be responsible for sales from Axiell’s solutions and services portfolio to public libraries in Europe, which includes Axiell Quria, a cloud based library services platform, and Axiell Arena, an advanced and robust online discovery portal for libraries.

Company: [Axiell] [Infor Library and Information Solutions]

May 25, 2016

Axiell acquires Mobydoc, the market leader for French museums

Axiell announced the acquisition of Mobydoc, the market leader for French museums, particularly national museums. The acquisition brings together Axiell’s global resources and experience within Archives, Libraries and Museums with the solid position that Mobydoc has held in the French market for over 20 years. The move creates an organisation that will be able to continue to serve French museums with market leading solutions and services, now and in the future.

Company: [Axiell]

Mar 9, 2015

Axiell acquires seventy percent of Elib e-book distributor from publishers Bonniers, Norstedts, Natur & Kultur and Piratförlaget

The four major Swedish publishing houses are now selling their eBook company Elib to the Swedish IT company Axiell Group, whereby Elib gains a technology-intense owner that can power eBook development into the future. Axiell has acquired 70 per cent of the company, while the publishers Bonniers, Norstedts, Natur & Kultur and Piratförlaget are keeping 30 per cent. Elib was established in 2000 to meet the market's eBook demand, and has come to function as the hub of the Swedish digital book market.

Company: [Axiell]

Apr 3, 2014

Axiell acquires KE Software

Axiell Group AB – the Swedish developer and supplier of systems and services for libraries, museums, archives and schools – has acquired the Australian company KE Software, making Axiell the leading IT supplier of software and services within museums and archives sector. This acquisition is set to create fresh opportunities in Australia, the Middle East and North America.

Company: [Axiell]

Oct 8, 2013

Axiell acquires Selago Design

Axiell Group has acquired Canadian company Selago Design Inc. Selago Design Inc. has been developing and supplying collections management and public access software for museums and archives for more than 20 years. Their flagship product, Mimsy XG, is used by organisations ranging from small business collections to large national museums. While the majority of the customer base is in North America, the company also enjoys a significant presence in the UK, Australia and Asia.

Company: [Axiell]

Aug 21, 2013

Axiell and Publit Launch Atingo for E-book lending

new venture has been established on the e-book lending front, initially focused on publishers and libraries in Sweden, but with possible opportunities for other international regions. Two Scandinavian companies— Publit a Swedish company involved with e-books and print on demand, and Axiell, which develops software for libraries and archives— have jointly launched Atingo, a company offering e-book lending products and services to libraries. Though in an early pilot phase and not currently available in the United States, the service provides an interesting example of a business and technology model implemented abroad.

Company: [Axiell]

Mar 1, 2013

Axiell Group acquires ADLIB Information Systems

The acquisition of the Dutch company, Adlib Information Systems, makes Axiell the largest player in Europe in relation to museums and archives, and confirms the company's position as one of the five largest players in the global market. The deal has given Axiell 1,600 new clients in 30 countries, and has provided a broad international platform for future growth.

Company: [Axiell] [ADLIB Information Systems]

Mar 2013

CultureConnect founded by Samantha Diamond and Monika Smyczek

Company: [Axiell]

2011

Joel Sommerfeldt appointed as CEO for Axiell Group AB

Joel Sommerfeldt, previous CEO for Kelva AB and board member of Axiell Group AB, will take over the position as CEO for Axiell Group AB – the European leading vendor producing IT services and systems to archives, libraries and museums. Joel Sommerfeldt will take up office the 1st of January 2012 after Jerk Sintorn, who will still work for Axiell but in another position. Joel Sommerfeldt succeeds Jerk Sintorn, Axiell’s incumbent CEO who after 16 years of leadership has decided to step down devoting himself to other tasks in Axiell.

Company: [Axiell]

2011

Musoft founded

MUSOFT.CZ s.r.o., was founded in 2011, is a genuinely Czech company specializing in analysis and programming of database information systems. The main objecive of the company is to develop a modern collection registration system for memory institutions (museums, galleries, archives, libraries, heritage institutions, etc.)

Company: [Axiell] [Musoft]

Jan 5, 2009

DS Ltd changed its name to Axiell Limited

DS Ltd changed its name to Axiell Limited, and operates primarily in the United Kingdom as a subsidiary of Axiell Library Group

Company: [Axiell]

Apr 28, 2008

Axiell acquires DS

DS, the UK’s leading public library management system supplier, has reached agreement on a merger with Axiell Library Group AB. With immediate effect DS becomes part of the Axiell Library Group family of companies.

Company: [Axiell]

Jan 1, 2008

Axiell Library Group formed as new parent company

Axiell Library Group formed, consisting of a parent company with three operating subsidiaries: Axiell Bibliotek AB (Sweden), Axiell Bibliotek A/S (Denmark) and Ab Axiell Kirjastot Oy (Finland).

Company: [Axiell]

Dec 12, 2007

Axiell invests in Akateeminen Tietopalvelu ATP Oy

Axiell Bibliotek AB is strengthening its position in Finland by buying shares in the Finnish company Akateeminen Tietopalvelu ATP Oy.

Company: [Axiell]

Jun 21, 2007

Ann Melaerts named Managing Director of Infor Library Systems

Ann Melaerts has been appointed Managing Director of Infor Library Solutions. Ann has been with our organization for over 15 years and has served as General Manager Southern Europe Region for the last 6 years. In her role as General Manager for Southern Europe, she successfully implemented an aggressive growth strategy, solidifying our leading position and strengthening our brand recognition in the southern European marketplace.

Company: [Infor Library and Information Solutions] [Axiell]

Apr 2007

Axiell acquires TietoEnator Libraries Oy, Finland for 2.4 million Euros

Company: [Axiell]

2005

Axiell engages with TietoEnator in joint venture for library systems development

TietoEnator also agreed on the establishment of a joint venture in Finland with Axiell Bibliotek AB, a Swedish company specializing in library systems. The purpose of this co-operation is to ensure the competitive development and service level of library systems in the future and to utilize library system solutions developed in different countries in a cost-effective way.

Company: [Axiell]

2004

Axiell acquires CSC's Consulting Group's Library Section

Company: [Axiell]

2001

Axiell Biblioteksystem AB and BTJ System AB merge to form Axiell Bibliotek AB

Company: [Axiell]

2001

eHuset Ltd goes into receivership and CSC Consulting Group is formed by CSC Denmark A / S takes over the most essential activities eHuset.

Company: [Axiell]

Jan 2001

DS Ltd acquires Crossnet Systems Ltd

Rob Bull was Director of Crossnet Systems from June 1996 - January 2001. Crossnet Systems was formed as a result of a management buyout of Satellites International Ltd. One product of Crossnet was the ZedKit toolkit for Z39.50 support.

Company: [Axiell]

Jul 1999

ADLIB Information Systems acquires ROTA and Ocelot automation system from Reekx

Summer 1999, Adlib acquired the Ocelot automation system from Reekx. Ocelot for Windows

Company: [ADLIB Information Systems] [Axiell] [Reekx]

1999

Danish Data Elektronik becomes Ehuset A / S

Company: [Axiell]

Jan 1999

Databasix Information Systems renamed to ADLIB Information Systems

Company: [ADLIB Information Systems] [Axiell] [Databasix Information Systems]

Aug 1, 1998

Adlib acquired SAILS from Swets & Zeitlinger

Swets & Zeitlinger B.V. of Lisse and ADLIB Information Systems B.V. of Utrecht have concluded an agreement to ensure the future development and maintenance of SAILS, Swets serials management software package. ADLIB, through their UK sister company ADLIB Information Systems Ltd. of Swindon, will take over the existing SAILS product. This includes responsibility for support and maintenance of the current SAILS customer base of around 50. As part of the agreement the existing SAILS technical personnel will transfer to ADLIB Information Systems Ltd. where they will provide continuity of support for existing customers.

Company: [ADLIB Information Systems] [Axiell] [Swets]

1991

BTJ System AB is formed

Company: [Axiell]

1991

Databasix Information Systems changes ownership through management buy-out led by Bert Degenhart-Drenth

Degenhart-Drenth led a management buy-out to form Databasix Information Systems, which was renamed later as ADLIB Information Systems.

Company: [Databasix Information Systems] [ADLIB Information Systems] [Axiell]

1988

BTJ 2000 launched

New generation of library computer with a local PC and Unix environment.

Company: [Axiell]

1986

Bert Degenhart Drenth joins Databasix Computer Systems and launches a subsidiary office in the Benelux

Company: [ADLIB Information Systems] [Axiell]

1985

Axiell Biblioteksystem AB Founded

Company: [Axiell]

1983

Technical University Eindhoven joins Vrije Universiteit Brussels as a co-developer of VUBIS

Company: [Infor Library and Information Solutions] [Axiell]

1978

VUBIS goes into production at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Company: [Infor Library and Information Solutions] [Axiell]

1975

Danish Data Elektronik Founded

Company: [Axiell]

1960

BTJ converted into a limited company.

Company: [Axiell]