March 27, 2003
Alacra is about to go through some exciting changes!! Early next week we'll be changing the main Alacra menu to make it even easier for you to get the data you need, the way that you need it. We will also release Alacra Book for Industries, the latest version of our popular publishing tool and introduce a new Build a Book option on the Alacra menu bar.
In order to make the transition to using the new menu and features as smooth as possible, we'd like to give you some details about these latest enhancements.
Above is an image of the new menu bar as it will appear. As you can see, it now includes the following four buttons:
DATABASES | BUILD A BOOK | APPS | HELP
Specific changes to the functionality of each are:
- Removal of DIRECTORIES button
The link to the Directories will now be available under Databases as Alacra Web Directories - Addition of BUILD A BOOK button
This new button replaces the Directories button and will give most users access to Alacra Book on a pay-per-view basis. - Change from TOOLS to APPS button
Apps will include the following items:- Advanced Web Search (formerly called Advanced Search)
- Advanced Database Search (formerly called Search Premium Content)
- Public Company Search (formerly called Find Public Companies)
- Private Company Search (formerly called Find Private Companies)
- Search Library
- Changes to HELP button
Help will include the links to Administration and Set User Preferences previously found under TOOLS.
New Sources Page
When you click Sources List from the DATABASES menu, you will notice a NEW more detailed list of all available Alacra Premium Databases. The Sources List now includes brief descriptions, links to detailed information about the database (this is also available in Alacra HELP), as well as samples for each. From here, you can also see a list of Premium Databases by category, (i.e. Company Profiles, News and Market Research).
Alacra Book for Industries, like Alacra Book for Companies, facilitates the finding and packaging of industry specific data into a comprehensive book in PDF format, delivered online in minutes. Premium data is available from a number of Alacra providers including Business & Industry News, Datamonitor, Harris InfoSource, TableBase, Thomson Financial Industry Insider and Thomson Financial MarkIntel. Alacra Book for Industries, as well as Alacra Book for Companies is now available on a pay-per-book basis from the Build a Book button on the new Alacra menu. The per book fee for building Alacra Books is $25. Additional charges apply for all premium content included in any Alacra Book.
Build your first two books for FREE! During April, Alacra will waive the $25 per book fee for the first two books you create.
Please note that fees for any premium data included in these Alacra Books are still applicable. Call or email customer service for help or more details.
We hope you find these changes helpful and a positive step forward. For more information, if you have more questions, or would like help creating your first book, please call us at 1 888 333 0820 within the US, 1 212 363 9620 in New York or 44 (0)20 3059 5765 in Europe, or email us at [email protected].