PTFS Europe, ByWater Solutions and TDNet announce partnership for new Koha discovery integration
Last updated on: 20th February 2025| 29th January 2025 | Lauren Purton
About PTFS Europe
PTFS Europe has a vision to make technology easy for libraries. We focus on enabling library users through high-quality, open source software solutions. Our way of working is characterised by listening, finding solutions, reliable delivery and above all open communication. Our highly skilled team has a friendly and approachable style in delivering our quality implementation and support services.
We proudly work with customers across all UK library sectors, including public, academic, health, governmental, museum, law and special libraries. The reason so many customers continue to choose us is that we solve problems, we don’t sell software. When libraries join us as a customer, they are gaining the expertise of our developers, trainers, data migration experts, and experienced account managers to support them throughout the journey. As an ISO27001 accredited company, you can also rely on the quality and integrity of the support we’re providing.
About ByWater Solutions
ByWater Solutions is a full-service, high-quality open source support and implementation company dedicated to providing libraries with a lower cost, more advanced level of support for their systems than a traditional proprietary solution can offer. ByWater Solutions has a proven track record in first-rate implementation and support services with library systems of all sizes for the Koha ILS, Aspen Discovery, Folio LSP, Coral ERM, and Libki PC Management.
Our highly ranked, comprehensive support is what sets our company apart from any other vendor in the industry. Partnering with ByWater Solutions not only lowers the cost of implementation and maintenance of OSS but more importantly empowers libraries by giving them the flexibility and freedom they deserve.
About TDNet
TDNet is a trusted partner to academic, healthcare, research, and corporate libraries and information centers worldwide. We empower libraries to better serve their patrons and achieve their strategic goals – advancing research, education, and innovation.
Our solutions make it easy for libraries to manage and showcase their content and services, offering users a unified gateway to all available resources that is accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device. By providing a centralized hub to a wealth of trusted resources and leveraging cutting-edge AI-powered search technology, TDNet helps organizations boost research efficiency, enhance learning, and drive scientific discovery. TDNet partners with content and service providers worldwide and provides robust solution customization support to meet the needs of each customer.
Press Release
We are delighted to share that PTFS Europe have partnered with ByWater Solutions and TDNet to bring advanced discovery capabilities to Koha users. This development further extends the options and features available for Koha libraries.
New Koha discovery integration
Through this new integration, Koha users can seamlessly explore digital and physical resources through TDNet Discover, a powerful and intuitive search solution. Using Koha with TDNet Discover provides a single user-friendly interface for searching and accessing library materials and scholarly publications, advancing research and education.
Andrew Auld, Commercial Director – PTFS Europe, had this to say about the partnership:
“The benefit of working with open source software is that we can support integrations with whichever software partners are prepared to work with us. Working with TDNet has provided yet another option for libraries to support their users with great discovery solutions.”
Nate Curulla, Co Founder and CRO – ByWater Solutions, had this to say about the partnership:
“We are excited to partner with TDNet to provide patrons with this integration for discovery.”
Nir Karmi, VP Sales & Business Development, TDNet, had this to say about the partnership:
“TDNet has had a wonderful experience working with ByWater Solutions and PTFS Europe to provide unified solutions for our customers that optimize information management and discovery. As we expand this collaboration, we look forward to enhancing our capabilities to benefit libraries and their communities worldwide.”
Would you like to learn more about this new discovery integration? Register for our joint webinar below:
12th February | 15:00-16:00 (GMT)
More information
PTFS Europe contact: Fiona Borthwick
Head of Sales and Account Management
Office: +44 (0) 1483 378728
fiona.borthwick@openfifth.co.uk | ptfs-europe.com
ByWater Solutions contact: Jessica Zairo
Director of Library Sales & Outreach
Office: +1 (888 )900-8944
jzairo@bywatersolutions.com | bywatersolutions.com
TDNet contact: Dana Gittings
Senior Marketing Manager, TDNet
Office: +353 (874) 790 230
