Open Access Leader IOP Publishing is a pioneer and strong advocate of open science and open access, with a history of launching fully open access journals and offering open access options in subscription journals. Sales opportunity: target institutions and funders seeking open access transitions, transformative agreements, and institutional memberships to expand OA publishing across physics and related fields.
Academic Collaboration As a subsidiary of the Institute of Physics and a collaborator with researchers, librarians, and global partners, IOP Publishing has deep ties across universities, research labs, and professional societies. Sales opportunity: offer library services, repository integration, and discovery tools to libraries, consortia, and research institutes aiming to enhance discoverability and preservation of research assets.
AI and Automation Recent launches include AI Horizons and a machine-learning powered tool for detecting duplicate peer review, plus partnerships to extend AI-assisted access. Sales opportunity: sell AI-driven manuscript screening, review workflow optimization, metadata enrichment, and analytics services to streamline peer review and improve journal efficiency.
Digital Infrastructure Tech stack spans Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, and IP authentication integrations, with recent IP registry integration and digital tools for author impact and discoverability. Sales opportunity: position cloud hosting, data analytics, IP authentication, and secure content distribution services to research libraries and publishers seeking scalable, reliable platforms.
Global Outreach IO P Publishing funds and supports global dissemination initiatives through INASP and EIFL, engages in partnerships with regional organizations, and pursues multi-country collaboration opportunities evident from events like WYSS and international journals. Sales opportunity: pursue partnerships with developing and transition countries for capacity building, journal development, and access programs, expanding library memberships and open access offerings in new markets.