Case Study: The Lincoln Library Press achieves powerful, secure web search for FactCite with Thunderstone Data Services

Thunderstone Data Services For Searching A Web-based Resource To Help Students With Homework

The Lincoln Library Press created FactCite, a web-based homework resource for students in grades 4–12, and needed powerful search technology that could handle a growing body of content while supporting secure access for school subscribers. After evaluating options including Google, the company chose Thunderstone, initially via a Search Appliance and later through Thunderstone Data Services for hosted search.

Thunderstone implemented a Texis-based hosted search solution with customized login and access-control features, including IP-based access for schools and shared credentials for home use. The result was a search system that was fast to deploy, easy to manage, and effectively invisible to the customer to operate; Lincoln Library Press reported that the hosted service feels the same as the appliance and that Thunderstone’s solution has run smoothly while supporting continued expansion of FactCite’s online content.

The Lincoln Library Press

Tim Gall

Publisher