Ovid Technologies

Ovid Technologies is a globally recognized company that provides innovative electronic research information for the medical, scientific, and academic communities. The company was founded in 1988 and is currently a part of the Wolters Kluwer Health Division.

History[edit | edit source]

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Ovid Technologies was established in 1988 by Mark Nelson, an entrepreneur with a background in library science. The company was initially named after the Roman poet Ovid, symbolizing the transformation of information into knowledge. In 1998, Ovid Technologies was acquired by Wolters Kluwer, a global information services company.

Products and Services[edit | edit source]

Ovid Technologies offers a range of products and services designed to serve the information needs of the medical, scientific, and academic communities. These include:

OvidSP: A customizable research platform that provides access to a comprehensive collection of premium content from world-renowned publishers. It includes tools for discovering, managing, and sharing research information.

Journals@Ovid: A full-text database of hundreds of scientific, technical, and medical journals.

Books@Ovid: An online library of thousands of medical and health science books.

OvidMD: An intuitive clinical search tool designed for physicians and healthcare professionals.

Ovid Discovery: A discovery service that enables researchers to search all of a library's resources from a single search box.

Impact[edit | edit source]

Ovid Technologies has had a significant impact on the medical, scientific, and academic communities. Its products and services have been instrumental in advancing research and improving patient care. The company's innovative approach to information management has transformed the way researchers access and use information.