European Directories Chooses Local Matters as Online Technology Partner.Companies Ink a Multi-Year Technology License and Outsource Development Services Agreement DENVER & LONDON -- Local Matters, Inc. and European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. Directories today announced the completion of a long-term agreement whereby Local Matters will develop and enhance the online white and yellow pages websites across European Directories' 8-country publishing operations. The new business relationship encompasses the license of Local Matters' Local Mosaic platform, which powers leading Yellow Pages websites and local media properties. Local Matters will tailor the platform to the strategic plans of European Directories, and customize implementations for each unique market. Cornel cornel: see dogwood. Riklin, Chief Executive Officer of European Directories commented, "This agreement provides the foundation for us to leverage the scale of our 8-country operations with a single best-in-class platform, while retaining important local market adaptability a·dapt·a·ble adj. Capable of adapting or of being adapted. a·dapt  a·bil . It will also allow us to accelerate our time to market by
leveraging the innovation of Local Matters' advanced local search
technology platform."
European Directories is a pan-European directory publisher with primary operations in Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. It is bordered by Slovakia on the east, Austria on the south, Germany on the west, and Poland on the north. and Slovakia. Throughout 2008 and into early 2009, countries will transition to the new platform as Local Matters provides country-specific customization and integration. "It is an honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. to be chosen by one of the world's leading directory publishers," added Perry Evans, Local Matters' CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We are excited by their bold vision and leadership position in each country market, and we look forward to a strong development partnership as the Local Search industry evolves." About Local Matters Local Matters, Inc., is a media technology solutions provider and specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. online media publisher, focused on the local search industry. It offers solutions that enable consumers to search for local content on the Internet and through voice-based directory assistance. It also owns and operates a network of thousands of locally oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. websites with content directed at consumers seeking extensive information about specific local shopping or planning activities. Local Matters delivers its media technology solutions to 22 Yellow Pages publishers in 14 countries, and 26 directory assistance service providers in 12 countries. Visit the company at www.localmatters.com About European Directories European Directories (www.europeandirectories.com) is a pan-European directory services group, operating in printed directories, online and mobile searches and directory assistance. It holds the leading market position in the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Gibralter, and has a strong presence in Sweden and Poland. The company has approximately 4,500 employees and services over 750,000 advertisers with long established brands including De Telefoongids, Herold, De Gule Sider, Fonecta and Zlate Stranky. The company is owned by a consortium led by Macquarie Capital Alliance Group and including Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, Macquarie Bank Macquarie Bank Limited is an Australian merchant bank and financial services group, providing a broad range of products and services to investors, corporations and government. Its global headquarters is in Sydney, and it is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). and Nikko Principal Investments. |
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