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Description

VATES stores knowledge as plain structured text rather than as vectors. There is no embedding pipeline, no vector database and no re-ranking stage — a query is scored against the text directly and the top matches go to the model. Nothing is precomputed, so nothing needs rebuilding when the knowledge changes; editing a line takes effect on the next request. This removes an entire tier of infrastructure. No Pinecone, no Weaviate, no pgvector, no GPU, no per-call embedding API. Fewer moving parts, fewer failure points, lower cost. Deleted content is actually gone, verifiable by reading the file. Deployment is an embed snippet or a direct HTTP API with idempotency keys and per-tenant rate limiting. Authentication is WebAuthn/FIDO2 passkeys, TOTP or password. Console, docs and site ship in 23 languages across 9 writing systems; replies are not restricted to that set. Prepaid, usage-based, no seats, no subscription.

Description

The illumin Knowledge & Research Management System is designed to efficiently collect, document, quantify, and summarize the inquiries and responses that staff and clients provide. Serving as an ideal solution for managing knowledge and research, it can be easily tailored to meet the specific needs of any library's reference processes. Its automatically generated knowledge base transforms into a thorough, searchable database of pertinent information that is readily shareable. Seamlessly handle the extensive flow of knowledge within your organization, ensuring that valuable information is accessible for discovery and delivery at any time and from any place. Both Softlink’s Liberty and illumin empower your library to provide information to users, positioning it at the forefront of future advancements. With illumin, you have a robust tool that not only collects and organizes data but also enhances the overall efficiency of knowledge management within your institution.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

ChatGPT Yes 
Claude Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Mistral AI Yes 
Moodle No 
Overdrive No 
Sora No 

Integrations

ChatGPT No 
Claude No 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Mistral AI No 
Moodle Yes 
Overdrive Yes 
Sora Yes 

Pricing Details

$5 deposit, pay-as-you-go
Usage-based prepaid deposit. No subscription, no monthly minimum,
no cancellation fee. $5.00 minimum per top-up. Billed per request
from the balance. Current rates are listed on the pricing page.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

STANDOUT Inc.

Founded

2024

Country

Japan

Website

vates.standout.jp/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Softlink Information Centres

Founded

1983

Country

Australia

Website

ic.softlinkint.com

Product Features

Product Features

Workflow Management

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Approval Process Control No 
Business Process Automation No 
Calendar Management No 
Compliance Tracking No 
Configurable Workflow No 
Customizable Dashboard No 
Document Management No 
Forms Management No 
Graphical Workflow Editor No 
Mobile Access No 
No-Code No 
Task Management No 
Third Party Integrations No 
Workflow Configuration No 

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