From: Robin Sinn <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 12:07:54 +0000

Elsevier expands again. Ok, not again. Elsevier continues its expansion.

Robin


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From: Ann Okerson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 8:14 PM

This announcement has caused serious concerns among authors and
publishers; this type of workflow "solution" holds significant
publisher, author, and much other related information.

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New York, August 2, 2018 – Elsevier, the global information analytics
business specializing in science and health, today announced it has
signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aries Systems, a leader in
scientific publication workflow solutions headquartered outside
Boston, MA. Aries’ offerings are used by journals, books and other
publications for manuscript submission, peer review, production
tracking and eCommerce.

“Aries has built a best-in-class workflow solution for publishers,
editors and scholars seeking to advance the discovery and
dissemination of knowledge,” said Lyndon Holmes, Aries’ Founder. “I’m
excited that now with Elsevier we’ll be even stronger and better
positioned with enhanced solutions and analytics to help our customers
achieve their goals.”

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https://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/corporate/elsevier-to-acquire-aries-systems-a-best-in-class-publication-workflow-solutions-provider

and

https://www.ariessys.com/views-press/news-opinion/elsevier-acquire-aries-systems-best-class-publication-workflow-solutions-provider/