Vernon Systems
| Industry | Software for museums and galleries |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Bil Vernon |
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Number of locations | UK, South Africa and NZ |
| Products | Vernon CMS, eHive |
| Website | vernonsystems.com/ |
Vernon Systems Ltd (VSL) is a company that produces collections management software for museums, galleries, and other cultural heritage institutions. The company was established in 1985. It is based in Auckland, New Zealand, but sells its software internationally.[1]
Vernon Systems develops two products: Vernon CMS is a modular desktop package designed to manage all types of collections; eHive is a simple to use web-based cataloguing and public access system which includes integration with the WordPress content management system. eHive is free for low levels of use, with graded charges depending on usage. eHive is the foundation of the NZMuseums website,[2] a public site showcasing New Zealand's museums and galleries and their collections.
VSL has partnered with museum organizations including Collections Trust in the United Kingdom.[3] The company has exhibited at the Museums and the Web conference[4] and the Museums & Heritage Show in London.[5]