TietoEnator and the Library for the Visually Impaired begin co-operation
TietoEnator and the Library for the Visually Impaired begin co-operation Celia, the Finnish Library for the Visually Impaired, have chosen TietoEnator to supply their new library information system. The new system will support the library's services and its strategic aim to build a digital library. It will also smooth the way for wider co-operation with other libraries. "We have already worked with TietoEnator to define the new system's functionality and this confirmed our opinion that TietoEnator is a competent supplier able to appreciate our needs. PallasPro is a complete package that offers an excellent framework for our needs and supports our goal to offer even better service to our customers," stated Katariina Kiiliäinen, Celia's Information Specialist. The Celia solution is based on TietoEnator's PallasPro system, the leading library system in use in Finland's public libraries. The system includes also IntroActive, a product offering Celia custmers special electronic services and tools for personalized information management. The Finnish Library for the Visually Impaired in Helsinki serves the visually handicapped and others with reading difficulties throughout Finland. The library produces and supplies special materials such as talking books, Braille books, electronic books, tactile books and relief picture material. The library, which is used by more than 10,000 customers, also acts as a central lending library of the special materials for local libraries. Further information: TietoEnator, Mr Antti Soini, Director, +358 14 415 7529, antti.soini@tietoenator.com Celia-The Library for the Visually Impaired, Ms Katariina Kiiliäinen, Information Specialist, +358 9 2295 2213, katariina.kiiliainen@celialib.fi With a staff of 10,000 and annual net sales of 1.1 billion euros, TietoEnator is a leading supplier of high value-added IT services in Europe. TietoEnator provides consulting, systems development and integration, operation and support, product development services for customers, and software services. The Group has in-depth knowledge of its customers' businesses in areas such as telecommunications, banking and finance, the public sector and the forest industry. www.tietoenator.com TIETOENATOR CORPORATION DISTRIBUTION Principal media ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/07/20010307BIT00120/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/07/20010307BIT00120/bit0001.pdf