Travel Channel built with FAST search technology launched by Times Online

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(Tele.com Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Fast Search & Transfer (FAST), a developer of enterprise search technologies and solutions, has announced that Times Online has selected the FAST Enterprise Search Platform (FAST ESP) to power its new online Travel Channel.



Times Online Travel Channel is using FAST technology and the FAST Search Best Practices (FAST SBP) consultancy services to create a scalable search infrastructure that indexes each piece of editorial from The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Online to provide a range of relevant intelligence consumers researching any destination.

In addition, as part of the project, Times Online Travel Channel will also provide associated content including local weather reports and currency and exchange rates. The investment in FAST by Times Online will also create contextual advertising solutions for the company's advertisers.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Copyright 2006 M2 Communications Ltd.. Source: Financial Times Information Limited.
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