The Future of Federated Search
Federated search goes beyond searching the open web "a la Google" to include subscription-based content in a variety of databases. For information providers, being part of a federated search is valuable as it puts their content in front of workers when they need it. This report examines the different facets of federated search, how it has evolved, and whether Google and other open-web search engines can be disruptors in this area. It provides:
- A definition of federated search and its relationship with enterprise search;
- Examples of 12 companies providing federated search, including revenues, number of employees, and products offered;
- Data on the time knowledge workers spend using external information;
- Analysis of the advantages of federated search, and why federated search players do not view Google as a threat;
- Essential actions for publishers and information providers that want to benefit from federated search.
