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Sep 2013

Volaris Group acquires Softlink International

Volaris Group announced that it has acquired a company in the Library Management vertical. (Softlink International) The acquisition is Volaris’ first investment in this particular vertical market. The acquired company provides solutions that help to manage the full process of cataloguing, lending and acquiring both digital and physical assets, enabling libraries to optimize their knowledge management processes and improve their library operations.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres] [Volaris Group] [Constellation Software, Inc.]

Sep 3, 2009

Catherine Leonard appointed as General Manager for Softlink America

Manager of Softlink Pacific, Catherine Leonard, will relocate to the US to manage Softlink America from its Seattle office. Leonard has 25 years experience in the library and information management industry, including ten at Softlink and five years as Manager of Softlink Pacific in Auckland.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Sep 3, 2009

Nathan Godfrey has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Softlink International

Chief Financial Officer Nathan Godfrey has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Softlink’s Brisbane head office

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Jun 8, 2009

Robert Corrao Resigns from Softlink America

President of Softlink America, Robert Corrao has announced his resignation from Softlink. Since 2001, Corrao has managed operations at Softlink America, including sales direction for Softlink’s range of information management solutions for corporate, academic, public and school libraries.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

May 5, 2009

Softlink International acquires Softlink Europe

Softlink International acquires Softlink Europe, based in Oxford, UK. Softlink gains direct ownership of Oxford-based office, staff and prestigious customers that include, Birmingham Law Society, Eton College and Cambridge University.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Sep 1, 2008

Softlink America relocates headquarters from Los Angles to Seattle

President of Softlink America, Robert Corrao said the relocation will support the company’s ongoing commitment to provide organizations with superior integrated library and information management software and services. The new Seattle office accommodates larger sales and support teams to meet the needs of a growing US client base.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Aug 15, 2008

Kim Duffy joins Softlink International as Global Chief Executive Officer

Formerly CEO of ISS and TSW International, Duffy’s career to date has demonstrated an ability to successfully manage, develop and expand operations to meet and create demand in an International market.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Jul 29, 2008

Softlink CEO and co-founder, Bob Dunne retires

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Jun 27, 2008

John Dunne returns to Softlink International the role of Chief Information Officer

Effective immediately, in his new role Dunne will manage infrastructure and product development across Softlink’s US, UK and Asia Pacific operations, with particular focus upon Softlink’s new software-as-a-service and SQL based solutions for the international library market.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

2006

Softlink International launches Liberty4

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

2006

Softlink International launches Oliver Junior for primary schools

Oliver Junior, a web-based library solution for Primary Schools is launched.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Feb 22, 2005

Softlink partners with VIP Tone

VIP Tone, Inc., a global education enterprise software and services company, today announced a strategic partnership with Softlink, an Australian-based library software company, to become an OEM partner for Softlink's web-based library automation solution Oliver. VIP Tone will integrate the library automation product in its School MATRIX Platform to target the K-12 education market.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Jan 31, 2005

Softlink Europe acquires Limes Software

On January 31st, Softlink Europe announced the merger with Limes Software. In future, Softlink will be handling the support and services for Limes users. Limes staff have joined Softlink, and along with new staff will provide the necessary skills. Over the next few weeks we will be carrying out a review of Limes products and services with a view to ensuring all our clients have access to the best possible systems.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Dec 9, 2004

Softlink International launches Oliver

Oliver will complement Softlink's existing products: Alice and Liberty3 which are still available and will continue to be improved and supported.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Mar 25, 2004

Robert Corrao appointed as president of Softlink America

Softlink America announced the relocation of its North American headquarters to Los Angeles, California from Denver, Colorado. Additionally, Soflink America announces the appointment of Robert Corrao as president of the North America business unit. This formal announcement comes on the heals of record setting revenue growth for the 20-year old international software company.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

Mar 2002

Softlink introduces Liberty 3 into United States

Softlink America today announced the introduction of Softlink Liberty3 to the U.S. library market.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

2002

Softlink Pacific established

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

2002

Softlink Pacific acquires New Solutions Limited

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

2000

Bob Dunne named Chief Executive Officer of Softlink International

Founder and CEO John Dunne steps down due to illness. His brother and co-founder Bob Dunne steps in as CEO.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1998

Softlink Hong Kong established

Softlink established Softlink Hong Kong and begins to sell Alice to Thailand

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1997

Softlink launches Alice for Windows

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1996

Softlink International launches Alice

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1994

Softlink Asia established

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1993

Softlink International opens North American office

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1993

Softlink launches Oliver

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1992

Softlink Europe established

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1988

Softlink introduces OASIS

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1985

ALARM -- Softlink's first LMS introduced

ALARM -- Softlink's first LMS introduced in All Hallow's School Brisbane

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1985

Bob Dunne joins Softlink

Bob Dunne joins John Dunne at Softlink

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]

1983

Softlink International founded by John Dunne

Upon founding Softlink in 1983, John Dunne developed the company’s first library management system (LMS) ALARM and subsequently grew Softlink’s global presence and customer base across 108 nations before leaving Softlink at the end of 2000.

Company: [Softlink Information Centres]