Following DS’s merger with the Axiell Library Group back in April 2008, they have made the unsurprising announcement that the DS name is now to disappear as they become the UK Division of Axiell.

Scandinavian based Jerk Sintorn, Axiell Library Group CEO, commented “Changing the name of DS to Axiell is a logical step”.  From the Axiell group point of view, I’m sure it does but it does have the effect now that there remains only one significant UK supplier to the UK public library market – Talis.

In the web site refresh that goes along with the name change it is good to see that their blog and forum are prominent so that they can engage with the community.  (Although I note that the forum is login access only)