Electronic Libraries & Portium™

As modern libraries rely heavily on e-resources, subscribing to numerous publisher platforms requires everything to work seamlessly. We serve as the dedicated technological partner for today’s libraries. Through our deep expertise and our flagship product, Portium™ (Proxy Server, IDM & SSO), we support libraries end-to-end. From handling publisher integration emails to ensuring remote access, we manage your technological needs to full satisfaction.

Discover how Portium transforms library access.

Portium™: Academia in Hand

Portium™ is a comprehensive Identity Management and Proxy solution adopted by dozens of medical centers and leading university libraries. It combines robust security with a friendly user experience.

It enables seamless access to online websites and databases from a dedicated IP address, allowing users to access vital research materials from anywhere, whether they are at the hospital, at home, or on the go.

We Handle the Technology, You Manage the Library

Librarians should not have to be IT experts. We act as an extension of your team.

When you receive emails about publisher website updates, IP authentication changes, or complex integration requirements, we handle them. We communicate directly with the technological teams of the content providers (like Elsevier, Springer, or UpToDate) to ensure your subscriptions remain active and accessible.

Our Partnership Includes:

Ongoing Support: Bypassing institutional IT bottlenecks to solve library-specific issues instantly.

Publisher Integration: We manage the technical "handshake" between your library and the publishers.

Institutional IP address: Your library has its own dedicated IP address.

Designed specifically for Medical Libraries

Unlike generic academic solutions, Portium is engineered for the unique reality of hospitals. We understand that hospital IT departments prioritize clinical systems over libraries, and that internal intranets can be antiquated.

Why Hospitals Choose Portium

Discussions with leaders from Sheba, Clalit, and Hillel Yaffe have highlighted Portium's capabilities:

1. No Installation Required: "I’m not interested in installing any software." Portium works directly in the browser, so there are no complex setups for end-users.

2. True Mobile Access: Interns and doctors often lack fixed workstations. Portium allows natural access via mobile phones and tablets efficiently.

3. Stability & Speed: Portium loads articles directly for uninterrupted reading.

4. Separation of Concerns: We enable access for staff who may not have (or shouldn’t have) full hospital VPN access, such as auxiliary staff or external researchers.