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AGent Enterprise: Features

Simultaneously searches multiple, disparate databases and delivers aggregated results within a single federated view

AGent Enterprise increases process efficiency and provides thorough information discovery by allowing users to access unlimited content sources through a single interface, regardless of application platform or password requirements. Resources include:

Ability to access licensed, or fee-based, content and include within single, simultaneous search

AGent Enterprise reduces search time and simplifies the search process by truly consolidating ALL available content sources into one keyword search and aggregated results display. Unlike search engines or native database tools, AGent Enterprise is able to access subscription content in addition to internal databases and open web content.

Single sign-on across content sources

AGent Enterprise encourages more complete research and increased productivity by removing access barriers to save users time and prevent frustrating, repetitive login requirements. The AGent platform authenticates user access and manages resource logins, allowing users to access resources without having to remember or input a long list of userids and passwords.

Multiple user authentication levels

AGent Enterprise enhances application security and control over usage costs by supporting industry-leading technology to manage access to content sources based on specific user groups or categories. The fully integrated authentication component supports remote user authentication through local network authentication protocols – including LDAP, EAP and IP and Proxy authentication – custom application links or the integrated AGent User database.

Web Services (API or application programming interface) support

AGent Enterprise provides the interoperability and scalability necessary to easily integrate other tools and expand solution functionality and footprint. It allows seamless integration into corporate intranets and extends a system’s e-commerce functionality by allowing customers or partners to search inventory and order products or services, with the ability to recognize variables such as customized partner pricing or special discounts.

Web-based interface

AGent Enterprise increases productivity by providing access to both in-office and remote users, regardless of time and location. The web-based solution also speeds initial solution deployment and reduces ongoing IT maintenance requirements by eliminating client software and providing an easy, consistent upgrade path.

In-depth reporting

AGent Enterprise enables administrators to optimize information resources through the evaluation of usage levels and ROI for fee-based database/content sources. In addition to identifying which databases are being searched and viewed, tracked statistics include in-office vs. remote user access, basic vs. advanced searches and number vs. word searches, as well as detailed information on website traffic and system activity. Ad hoc reporting is also supported, with easy integration of industry reporting tools, such as Crystal Reports.