Company Strength
The following section contains subjective comments about the system that represent our editor's opinions, and should not be viewed as fact. Editor's opinions include positive and negative judgments about the product written in consideration of wider context, including related products and the industry at large. Further subjective information is presented in clearly labeled "Editor's Notes" throughout the report.
Delphion was originally known as the Intellectual Property Network, and began as an initiative within IBM. It became publicly available in 1997, the system was acquired by the Thomson Corporation in 2002.
As one of the earlier available online search systems, and as one marketed to end users, Delphion maintains a strong subscription base. Its parent company, Thomson Reuters, is a global leader in information services.
