Elsevier Announces Launch of 2collab, New Research 2.0 Platform

Elsevier Announces Launch of 2collab, New Research 2.0 Platform

November 27, 2007

Supports Scientific Communities, Fosters Group
Participation

    AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Elsevier, the world's leading publisher of science,
technology and medical (STM) information, today announced
the official launch of 2collab (http://www.2collab.com), a
free online platform for scientific collaboration.

    2collab is a free Web application that provides
researchers with a platform to share resources with
networks of peers and specialists, creating an online
community that facilitates information discovery,
evaluation and debate.

    This official launch follows a successful beta testing
period and incorporates feedback gained from researchers
based at Elsevier's Development Partners, which include a
range of premier academic, government and corporate
institutions worldwide.

    "2collab provides the platform and tools needed
for researchers to connect with their peers, enhancing the
way they work together and offering an open and accessible
space that will foster collaboration," said Jay
Katzen, Managing Director, Academic and Government
Products, Elsevier.

    2collab allows researchers to add, share and rate
bookmarks, tag resources, and to add comments and create
topical groups. Each user is encouraged to create a
personal profile, which everyone can view to ensure the
authenticity of fellow users. This creates an accessible
environment where specialists can work together on
evaluating new research, discussing current controversies
and opportunities as well as providing a place for
first-time authors to promote their research.

    Elsevier's focus on developing Research 2.0 tools
demonstrates its continuous efforts in delivering
innovations that allow researchers to increase their
productivity and effectiveness. The company's mission and
commitment to the scientific community is to deliver
high-quality solutions and to invest in furthering the
development of the global science and medical information
communities.

    About 2collab

    2collab (http://www.2collab.com/) was developed in
conjunction with Elsevier's usability labs and its premier
Development Partners, which include many established
research institutions. 2collab is a social research
application that provides a new way of processing scholarly
information from any source. 2collab provides a platform for
researchers to connect with others in their fields, making
it possible to explore, share and collaborate, increasing
the chances to discover new research opportunities and mine
the collective wisdom of the its member community.
    
    About Elsevier

    Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific,
technical and medical information products and services.
Working in partnership with the global science and health
communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70 offices
worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new
books per year, in addition to offering a suite of
innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/), MD Consult (
http://www.mdconsult.com/), Scopus
(http://www.info.scopus.com/), bibliographic databases, and
online reference works.

    Elsevier (http://www.elsevier.com/) is a global
business headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and
has offices worldwide. Elsevier is part of Reed Elsevier
Group plc (http://www.reedelsevier.com/), a world-leading
publisher and information provider. Operating in the
science and medical, legal, education and
business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides
high-quality and flexible information solutions to users,
with increasing emphasis on the Internet as a means of
delivery. Reed Elsevier's ticker symbols are REN (Euronext
Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New
York Stock Exchange).


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