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DateEvent
Nov 2008

Infor launches V-smart

Infor Library and Information Solutions announced the general availability of V-smart, a new web-based Integrated Library System. V-smart offers libraries distinctive advantages including faster deployment, easier maintenance, enhanced access to system data, and reduced cost of ownership. V-smart provides libraries the benefits of a web-based system with the features and functionalities of Vubis Smart, Infor's client/server ILS. V-smart does not replace Vubis Smart; Infor continues to provide regular releases, professional services and product support for its Vubis Smart ILS. V-smart is a new, fully Web-based integrated library system. This product continues the evolution of the Vubis library automation system, advancing the product from the client/server architecture into the realm of Web-based computing, the preferred technology approach in the current technology environment. This release follows the testing and early adoption of the software in two French libraries, Sainte-Geneviève University and La Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. Infor indicates that at least ten additional libraries are preparing to move to V-smart.

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

Aug 2, 2006

Infor acquires Extensity (including Geac)

Infor, a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, acquires Extensity a recently created company also owned by Golden Gate. Extensity includes the former Geac Library Solutions division, know operating under the name Infor Library Solutions.

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

Nov 7, 2005

Golden Gate Capital acquires Geac Computer Corporation

Golden Gate Capital, a private equity firm focused on and Geac Computer Corporation Limited reached a definitive agreement for Golden Gate Capital to acquire Geac or approximately US$1.0 billion. Geac’s financial applications and the Industry Specific Applications will become the two business groups under a newly formed Golden Gate Capital funded company. Geac’s ISA businesses –CSD, Libraries, Local Government, Public Safety and Restaurants – will form the second business unit and will continue to target their current industries. Each ISA business will remain independent from the others in a structure similar to what exists within Geac today.

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

2005

Geac launches V-link OpenURL link resolver

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

Aug 26, 2002

Geac acquires Extensity for $46.2 million

Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Extensity, Inc., a leading provider of solutions to automate employee-based financial processes.

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

Apr 2002

Geac launches Vubis Smart

Geac announced today that Breda Public Library has formally accepted Vubis Smart, a new application from Geac Library Systems. The Vubis Smart information system has advanced web-based functionality for searching information and objects. The InterSystems Caché technology that we use to develop Vubis Smart allows for excellent performance in the library as well as fast development and low maintenance.

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

Feb 1994

Geac acquires ODIS

Geac computer Corporation acquired ODIS NV of Dilbeek, Belgium, ODIS BV of Eindhoven, Netherlands, and ODIS SARL of Paris, France. ODIS markets and supports VUBIS library automation software, developed in conjunction with and licensed by the Free University of Brussels and the Technical University of Eindhoven. ODIS has annual sales of more than $7 million.

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

Dec 4, 1992

Geac acquires CLSI for C$13.5 million

Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced on December 4, 1992, that it has acquired all of the outstanding shares of CLSI, Inc., as well as CLSI's subsidiaries in Canada, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Company: [Infor Library and Information Solutions] [CLSI] [Geac]

Nov 30, 1992

Geac acquires assets of McDonnell Douglas Information Systems Canada, Inc.

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

Aug 1988

Geac acquires Advanced Libraries and Information, Inc.

Geac Computer Corporation Limited has announced the acquisition of Advanced Libraries and Information, Inc. (ALII), based in Honolulu, Hawaii. ALII is a provider of integrated library automation systems. ALII's products, ALOHA, and the microcomputer-based ADVANCE, operate in the Pick and Pick/unix environments on a wide range of hardware platforms. Currently installed at some 20 sites including the University of Hawaii, Baker & Taylor, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the ALII systems will allow Geac to be more competitive in those segments of the market which require small and mid-size systems.

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

Jan 1978

University of Guelph Library implementes Geac 8000 circulation system

Company: [Geac] [Infor]

1975

Vrije Universiteit Brussel begins development of VUBIS in partnership with Interactive Systems

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

1971

Béla Hatvany founds Computer Library Services, Inc.

Company: [CLSI] [Infor Library and Information Solutions] [Geac]

1971

GEAC Computer Corporation Ltd founded by Bob Isserstedt and Gus German

Company: [Geac]