SAYISAL GRAFiK

What SAYISAL GRAFiK does

SAYISAL GRAFiK is a privately held Turkish information-technology company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, operating as an authorized Turkey distributor for international cultural-sector software platforms and a publisher of Turkish-language digital content. Its core product portfolio centers on four lines: SAYISAL KİTAP, a digital library platform aggregating 4,700+ Turkish e-book and e-journal sources from reputable domestic publishers; QULTO library automation software supporting MARC21, AACR2, ISBD, RFID, and Z39.50 standards; The Museum System (TMS) and eMuseum, world-leading museum collection management and online publishing platforms used by 800+ institutions globally; and representation agreements for international academic databases including CNKI, World Scientific, CEEOL, Torrossa, Jaypee Digital, DBpia, Philosophy Documentation Center, and Comics Plus.

The company generates revenue through a combination of multi-year enterprise software licensing with associated implementation, training, and support services; annual institutional subscriptions to SAYISAL KİTAP and international databases; individual personal subscriptions (Sayısal Ev Kütüphanesi); consulting and digitization services; and international content licensing of Turkish e-books to 2,500+ libraries abroad. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at institutional procurement decision-makers in universities, schools (K-12), museums, galleries, archives, public libraries, and corporate libraries, with distribution executed through direct authorized-distributor channels in Turkey and channel partnerships into German-speaking European countries for outbound content licensing.

Following a 2015 strategic pivot from technical CAD/CAM/CAE software distribution to cultural-sector IT solutions, SAYISAL GRAFiK has positioned itself as the dominant local gateway for international museum and library software in Turkey and as the principal exporter of Turkish-language digital content to international libraries. The company maintains a very small employee base (1-10 disclosed) and operates without disclosed venture capital, private equity backing, or public market listing.

Name

SAYISAL GRAFiK

Legal name

SG SAYISAL GRAFİK Yazılım Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Website

https://sayisalgrafik.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAYISAL GRAFiK is a privately held Turkish IT firm, founded 1992 in Istanbul, that serves as the authorized Turkey distributor for international museum and library software (TMS, eMuseum, QULTO) and operates the SAYISAL KİTAP Turkish e-book platform, serving universities, museums, schools, and cultural institutions domestically and exporting Turkish e-content to 2,500+ libraries abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Library and Museum Software Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (5132), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Library & Learning Space Managed Operations (Circulation, Scheduling, Staffing) (EDAEALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procurement, Vendor & Contract Administration (EDADAKAO), Procurement Platforms, Catalogs & Contract Purchasing (Co-ops, GPOs, eProcurement) (EDAEAIAO)

Keywords

• Digital library platform
• Library automation software
• Museum collection management
• Academic database distribution
• Turkish e-book database

Headquarters

HQ city

Beyoglu

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (TMS, eMuseum, QULTO): Revenue from authorized distribution of The Museum System, eMuseum, and QULTO library automation software in Turkey, including initial licensing fees, implementation, training, and ongoing support/maintenance.
2. Digital Content Subscriptions (SAYISAL KİTAP): Annual institutional subscriptions to the SAYISAL KİTAP digital library allowing libraries to provide e-books/e-journals to all their users, plus individual subscriptions (Sayısal Ev Kütüphanesi) for personal access to curated collections.
3. International Database Distribution: Revenue from representing and distributing international academic and cultural e-resource databases (World Scientific, Philosophy Documentation Center, Jaypee Digital, CNKI, CEEOL, Torrossa, Comics Plus, DBpia) to Turkish academic and cultural institutions.
4. Consulting and Implementation Services: Fees for consulting services covering library and museum establishment, digitization, cataloguing, data migration, system integration, user training, and ongoing maintenance and support for collection management systems.
5. International e-Book Licensing: Revenue from licensing Turkish e-book content to foreign libraries (over 2,500 libraries in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other Turkish-speaking communities), with content sold, rented, or lent individually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAYISAL GRAFiK is Turkey's authorized distributor and implementation partner for international cultural-resource technology products, including The Museum System (TMS), eMuseum, and QULTO library automation software. It also operates SAYISAL KİTAP, Turkey's pioneering Turkish e-book and e-journal digital library platform with 4,700+ sources, and represents international academic databases (World Scientific, CNKI, CEEOL, Torrossa, Jaypee Digital, DBpia, Comics Plus, Philosophy Documentation Center) for Turkish academic and cultural institutions. The company provides end-to-end consulting, implementation, training, and support services for libraries, museums, galleries, and archives.

Product overview

SAYISAL GRAFiK operates as an authorized distributor and reseller of international cultural technology products in Turkey. The product portfolio centers on four core offerings: SAYISAL KİTAP (a Turkish e-book and e-journal digital library platform), QULTO (library automation software), and The Museum System/eMuseum (museum collection management and online sharing solutions). The company also serves as the Turkish representative for numerous international academic and cultural databases including World Scientific Press, Philosophy Documentation Center, Jaypee Digital, CNKI, DBpia/Nurimedia, Torrossa, CEEOL, and Comics Plus, distributing these resources to Turkish academic and cultural institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAYISAL KİTAP: Online digital library platform providing e-books and e-journals from reputable Turkish publishers for institutional and individual use.
• QULTO
• The Museum System (TMS)
• eMuseum

Products and services

• SAYISAL KİTAP Digital Library Platform Online digital library platform containing 4,700+ quality e-books and e-journals from reputable Turkish publishers (Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, Akbank Sanat Yayınları, Varlık Yayınları, Yapı Kredi Yayınları). Available via institutional subscriptions (annual, libraries provide 24/7 access to all users) and individual subscriptions (Sayısal Ev Kütüphanesi) for personal access to curated collections. Includes personal library creation, in-book search, note-taking, citation tools, social sharing, and e-librarian metadata features.
• QULTO Library Automation Software Library automation software supporting international cataloguing standards (MARC21, AACR2, ISBD), circulation management, acquisition/budgeting, RFID compatibility, Z39.50 batch transfer, and OPAC. Available as both on-premise and cloud-based deployment with Turkish and English interfaces. Distributed by SAYISAL GRAFiK as authorized Turkey distributor.
• The Museum System (TMS) World-leading collection management software used by 800+ institutions globally. Features 10 integrated modules covering Objects, Constituents, Media (DAM), Loans, Exhibitions, Events, Insurance, Shipping, Bibliography, and Sites management. Supports SPECTRUM, CCO, CDWA, DACS, CHIN LIDO, XMP standards. Runs on Microsoft SQL Server with 200+ ready-made report formats exportable to Microsoft Office. Available in 24 languages including Turkish. Distributed by SAYISAL GRAFiK as authorized Turkey distributor.
• eMuseum Web Publishing System Web software for sharing museum collections and archives online. Integrates with The Museum System (TMS) to publish collection data, images, exhibitions, and events on Intranet or Internet. Features responsive design, advanced search with geographic and period filters, favorites/user collections, PDF/image/video/audio publishing, high-resolution zoom, API for third-party integration, social media integration, and site management with access control.
• World Scientific Press Database International scientific journal and e-book platform featuring Nobel laureate authors, distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Customer reference includes Bilkent Üniversitesi.
• Philosophy Documentation Center Database US-based international philosophy journals and books database distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Customer reference includes Koç Üniversitesi (5-year subscription).
• Jaypee Digital Health Sciences library database for physicians, health professionals, academics, and medical students, distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Customer references include İstanbul Üniversitesi and Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi.
• CNKI Academic Focus Chinese academic journals, theses, and cultural books database, including English-language resources published in China. Served over 20,000 institutional members from 53 countries. Distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Customer references include MEF Üniversitesi and Ankara Üniversitesi.
• DBpia / Nurimedia Korean Databases Korean academic journals, proceedings, and cultural resources databases including English e-journals and proceedings from South Korea, distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Customer reference includes Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi.
• Torrossa Platform Southern European academic e-books and e-journals platform from Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese publishers, distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Offers 65,000+ e-books, 300+ journals, 485,000+ articles. Covers Social Sciences, Science, Language and Literature, History, Art, and Philosophy. Developed by Casalini Libri since 1958.
• CEEOL (Central and Eastern European Online Library) Academic e-journals and e-books from Central and Eastern Europe distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK. Contains 1,200+ publishers, 2,400+ e-journals, 5,300+ e-books, and 750,000+ articles in 50+ languages. Specializes in Social Sciences, Economics, Language and Literature, History, Art, and Philosophy.
• Comics Plus Digital comic, manga, and cartoon database offering over 20,000 titles for libraries, available in general and K-12 versions. Distributed in Turkey by SAYISAL GRAFiK.
• Consulting, Implementation, and Training Services Consulting services covering library and museum establishment, digitization, cataloguing, data migration, system integration, user training, and ongoing maintenance and support for collection management systems. Provided alongside software and database products to Turkish institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sadberk Hanım Müzesi manages 20,000+ artworks through TMS under SAYISAL GRAFİK support
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Museum System (TMS) / Gallery SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSAYISAL GRAFİK is the authorized Turkey distributor (yetkili satıcı) for The Museum System (TMS), the world's leading collection management software used by 800+ institutions globally. The partnership includes distribution, implementation, training, and ongoing support services for Turkish museums, galleries, and archives.
• eMuseum / Gallery SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSAYISAL GRAFİK is the authorized Turkey distributor for eMuseum, a web publishing system that integrates with TMS to enable online collection sharing. Distribution includes implementation and support for Turkish cultural institutions.
• QULTO Kütüphane Otomasyon YazılımıcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAYISAL GRAFİK is the authorized Turkey distributor for QULTO Library Automation Software, which supports MARC21, AACR2, ISBD standards with both Turkish and English interfaces, available as on-premise or cloud deployment.
• Turkish Publishers (Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, Akbank Sanat Yayınları, Varlık Yayınları, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, and others)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAYISAL GRAFİK works with Turkey's reputable publishers to compile quality e-books and e-journals under the SAYISAL KİTAP brand. These publisher partnerships form the core content library of 4,700+ sources. Publishers provide content licensing for both domestic institutional access and international distribution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OCLC: Library cooperative providing cataloguing, metadata, resource-sharing, and discovery services (WorldCat, WorldShare). Directly comparable to SAYISAL GRAFiK's cataloguing, MARC21/Z39.50-based services, and library infrastructure offerings.
• Innovative Interfaces (Clarivate): Library automation software vendor offering Sierra, Polaris, and Vega ILS plus discovery (BiblioCore). Directly comparable to QULTO as a competing ILS vendor targeting academic and public libraries.
• SirsiDynix: Global library automation and discovery software vendor (Symphony, BLUEcloud). Directly comparable to QULTO as a competing integrated library system (ILS) for academic and public libraries.
• Ex Libris (Clarivate): Provider of library automation platforms (Alma, Aleph, Primo) and research tools used by academic libraries worldwide. Directly comparable to QULTO library automation and SAYISAL KİTAP as a competing stack for university and research libraries.
• Koha (community / various vendors): Open-source integrated library system widely used by academic and special libraries globally, including in Turkey. Competes with QULTO as a lower-cost ILS alternative for libraries evaluating SAYISAL GRAFiK's automation offering.
• Axiell Group: European provider of library, museum, and archive software (Axiell Arena, Quria, EMu). Directly comparable to the combined QULTO + TMS portfolio, especially for cultural-heritage digitization projects across Europe.
• ProQuest (Clarivate): Major aggregator of e-books, e-journals, dissertations, and primary sources for libraries. Competes with SAYISAL GRAFiK's database aggregation business and provides competing content bundles to the same Turkish academic institutions.
• EBSCO Information Services: Global aggregator of academic e-content, databases, and library services. Directly comparable as a competing supplier of international scholarly databases to academic and cultural institutions, competing head-to-head with SAYISAL GRAFiK's CNKI, World Scientific, CEEOL, and Torrossa representations in Turkey.

Broad incumbents

• Gallery Systems: Developer and owner of The Museum System (TMS) and eMuseum, which SAYISAL GRAFiK distributes in Turkey. As the upstream owner of the core museum platform, Gallery Systems is both the principal partner and a strategic threat: it could enter Turkey directly and bypass the local distributor.

Regional players

• Yordam (Yordam BT): Turkish library automation software vendor with deep domestic presence in university, public, and school libraries. Directly competes with QULTO within the same Turkish institutional market served by SAYISAL GRAFiK, making it the closest local rival for library automation deals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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