Kortext acquires Talis from Sage, advancing library workflow solutions

Kortext, a global leader in digital content, library and learning solutions, has acquired Talis from Sage, a leading independent academic publisher. 

By welcoming Talis – a platform that bridges the library’s resources with the academic curricula – to its product portfolio, Kortext enhances its role as a key provider of library solutions, streamlining acquisitions and content discovery for libraries, educators and learners alike. 

The move from Sage to Kortext will ensure long-term investment and innovation in the Talis product suite. With Kortext, Talis will enhance its core features, expand compatibility with library systems, and benefit from ongoing investments in AI. 

Talis’ library customers will be kept fully informed during this transition. The joint Kortext and Talis team will be speaking with customers over the coming days and weeks.

James Gray, Kortext CEO, said: ‘We’re excited to welcome Talis to our portfolio of market-leading digital solutions for higher education. Our foundations as a business are in the library sector, and by combining the strengths of Talis with Kortext, we will ensure our library customers receive a seamless experience in their workflows and have access to the most innovative and comprehensive solutions available, underpinned by our cutting-edge data and AI capabilities developed in partnership with Microsoft.’

Ziyad Marar, President of Global Publishing at Sage, said: ‘At Sage, we advance learning and research by providing trusted resources grounded in decades of expertise from leading minds across disciplines – resources that foster critical thinking, research, and career skills and ultimately, contribute to a healthy society. This move allows us to sharpen our focus on enhancing the technology that powers these content-first products, while exploring new and even transformative ways to meet the evolving needs of our communities.’

Karen Phillips, Executive Vice President of Learning at Sage, added: ‘I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved with Talis since acquiring the business in 2018 and look forward to seeing it grow at Kortext – a true edtech leader – ensuring libraries continue to benefit from deep expertise in reading list solutions. With this move, we will redouble our focus on digital resources for the library that are rigorously curated, pedagogically sound, and delivered on reliable and accessible platforms that are easy to use.’

With over a decade of experience, Kortext is committed to supporting libraries and the wider higher education sector with innovative tools that enhance content discovery and access – supporting teaching, learning and research.  

The acquisition of Talis marks another significant milestone in Kortext’s journey.