Semantico releases SAMS ecommerce to help publishers drive sales

Sept. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- With library budgets under pressure, selling access directly to students and researchers is becoming an increasingly important business model. The SAMS e-commerce component allows end users to purchase e-books immediately rather than requesting that someone authorise the purchase. This is an essential component for publishers who need to drive end user sales.

Users will search for publications and be prompted to buy a subscription where none exists through their library or department. In order to purchase access they’ll create a personal account. The ability to gather details about end users provides publishers with the opportunity to establish a direct  relationship with readers, who can be strong advocates for individual titles.

The module can be integrated with existing merchant accounts or can use Paypal as a bureau service, giving publishers flexibility in how they approach direct sales.

‘Combined with the recent implementation of Inherited Access Rights in SAMS 4.0 this really helps people to buy publications they need,’  said Richard Padley, Managing Director, Semantico. ‘End users will be able to search for publications, see whether their library or department has purchased a title and then buy their own access straight away. This is another step forward for SAMS and we’re delighted that the system is developing so strongly and rapidly. ’


Notes to Editors
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Semantico was formed in 1999 to develop online publishing solutions for the publishing industry. Its mission is to be the partner of choice in helping clients realise the full potential of internet technologies for delivering digital information services. Semantico works to make clients' information ever more discoverable, more useful and more valuable.
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Semantico's management team has a considerable breadth of experience in publishing, e-commerce B2B and B2C online sectors. Its strong engineering background allied with a focus on user-centred design processes ensure that it maintains high standards in its existing and new products, while providing the innovation necessary to compete effectively in emerging online markets.
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