Central Technology, Inc. is SIP2 certified with the SirsiDynix’s SIP2 Certification Program, an original certification program for the standard interchange protocol, version 2 (SIP2). This enables third-party vendors to ensure that their SIP2-compliant products integrate seamlessly with SirsiDynix systems. Once a third-party product is Sirsi SIP2-Certified, SirsiDynix users will know that they can take advantage of best-of-breed, SIP2-compliant products in their SirsiDynix environment.

Additional information is provided in the following news release from SirsiDynix.

Contact:  Stephanie Westbrook
Public Relations Manager
Sirsi Corporation
314-432-1100 or 800-325-0888

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Central Technology, Inc. SIP2-Certified for Sirsi

Sirsi announces successful certification program vendor

 

Huntsville, Alabama—TBD—Sirsi Corporation, the leader in new-name sales of library technology around the world*, announced today the newest software vendor to complete the Sirsi SIP2 Certification Program. Central Technology, Inc. has certified that the library self-checkout unit, i-circ®, version 2.0, will seamlessly integrate with the Sirsi patron database for both authentication and account information. The records will be used to authenticate a library patron before using the self-checkout kiosk to check out library materials.

“To be certified by Sirsi Corporation is like having a ‘Gold Seal of Approval’ on our product. This will really give us a great advantage in the library marketplace,” said Ken Czapla, president and CEO of Central Technology.

The Sirsi SIP2 Certification Program, an original certification program for the standard interchange protocol, version 2 (SIP2), enables third-party vendors to ensure that their SIP2-compliant products integrate seamlessly with Sirsi systems. Once a third-party product is Sirsi SIP2-Certified, Sirsi users will know that they can take advantage of best-of-breed, SIP2-compliant products in their Sirsi environment. In addition to vendors that are taking part in Sirsi's SIP2 Certification Program, Sirsi also has a range of Sirsi Technology Partners who also provide SIP2-compliant products that integrate with Sirsi systems. For a list of Sirsi Technology Partners, visit http://www.sirsidynix.com/Partners/strategic.php.

About Central Technology, Inc.
Incorporated since 1999, Central Technology, Inc. has been in business serving and providing libraries with solutions. Our company’s combined library experience in the technical field exceeds 23 years, which has proven to be invaluable in creating a product that answers the needs of all libraries. For more information about Central Technology, Inc., visit www.cen-tec.com.

About Sirsi
Sirsi (www.sirsidynix.com) recognizes that today's librarians are on a mission to break down walls – barriers that limit the knowledge and resources accessible to library users. A partner with leading libraries around the globe since 1979, Sirsi provides software and services that assist libraries in breaking down walls, thereby promoting learning, empowerment, and opportunity for diverse user communities. Sirsi's portfolio of products and services includes the iBistro and iLink e-Library solutions, the Unicorn Library Management System, the Hyperion Digital Media Archive, Sirsi Rooms TM Context Management Solutions, and a full slate of services.

*Information Systems Reports, January 2003, named Sirsi the leader in new-name sales of integrated library systems for 2002. Sirsi has held this distinction each year since 1999. Library Journal, April 1, 2003, also made this distinction.

 

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