Ovid Technologies

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Ovid Technologies







TypeSubsidiary
Key peopleKaren Abramson (CEO)
IndustryInformation technology
ProductsMedical databases, Journals, Books



Ovid Technologies is a leading provider of electronic medical, scientific, and academic research information solutions. Founded in 1988 by Mark Nelson, Ovid Technologies has become a trusted name in the field of information technology for healthcare and academic institutions.

History[edit | edit source]

Ovid Technologies was established in 1988 with the goal of providing comprehensive access to a wide range of medical databases and academic journals. In 1998, Ovid was acquired by Wolters Kluwer, a global information services company, which expanded its reach and resources.

Products and Services[edit | edit source]

Ovid Technologies offers a variety of products and services designed to support the research needs of healthcare professionals, researchers, and students. These include:

  • OvidSP: A powerful search platform that provides access to a vast collection of medical databases, journals, and books.
  • Journals@Ovid: A comprehensive collection of full-text academic journals covering a wide range of medical and scientific disciplines.
  • Books@Ovid: An extensive library of medical books and reference materials.
  • Ovid Discovery: A discovery and linking tool that integrates with library systems to enhance access to resources.

Parent Company[edit | edit source]

Ovid Technologies is a subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services. Wolters Kluwer provides solutions in the areas of health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance, and legal sectors.

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