semsol creates innovative web software for information workers.
We are focused on agile and cost-efficient solutions based on practical semantic web technologies.
Our Services
semsol offers a wide range of agency services. From consulting and data modeling to interface design and complete website and application production:- Semantic Web consulting and development
- RDF conversion
- User Interface
Design, Theming
- Front-end coding (HTML/JavaScript)
- Custom PHP development
Work
While we work a lot for start-ups and early adopters of RDF technologies, our tools are equally suited for the agile development of general websites and web applications.-
May 2010
Semantic CrunchBase (v2)
RDF mirror of CrunchBase with public SPARQL API and a faceted startup browser.
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Apr 2010
Step by Step Hannover
A website for the dancing studio "Step by Step"
in Hannover, Germany.
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Mar 2010
UK Research Funding Explorer
semsol built a Spreadsheet-to-RDF converter for
some of the data sources.
Client: Talis
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Jun 2009
ConfX (ESWC 2009)
A custom Paggr application for the European
Semantic Web Conference.
Client: STI International -
May 2008
SPARQLBot
"Your Semantic Web Command Line". Winner of the
2008 Semantic Scripting Challenge.
A faceted navigator for data from the 
Twitter conversation tracker, analyzer, and annotator for
3500 BBC content items.
An experimental semantic microblogging system.
A distributed, RDF-powered web address book.
An experimental and very simple to-do list tool.
Products
Our award-winning* solutions are optimized for ease of installation and use. semsol is a pioneer in bringing semantic web technologies to widespread PHP/MySQL environments. Our core platform is provided as open source software.-
Jun 2010
Paggr Prospect
The most convenient way to build faceted
browsers. Widget-based and compatible with SPARQL 1.1 endpoints.
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May 2010
Trice
A powerful semantic web application framework.
Based on ARC, open source launch in progress.
A CMS for 
A lightweight, open-source RDF and SPARQL system
for PHP/MySQL
developers.
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Awards:
- International Semantic Web Challenge 2008: 1st prize
- European Semantic Scripting Challenge 2008: 1st
prize
- International Semantic Web Challenge 2005: 1st prize
semsol news and press
- Aug 13, 2010 (bnode.org):
Dynamic Semantic Publishing for any Blog - May 13, 2010 (semanticweb.com):
The Semantic Web 100 Tweetstream - May 01, 2010 (bnode.org):
Trice' semantic rich-text editor - Aug 17, 2009 (semanticweb.com):
Semantic Web Apps to Watch - Jun 04, 2009 (bnode.org):
Linked Data Dashboards at ESWC 2009 - May 25, 2009 (slideshare.net):
RDF and SPARQL for PHP Developers - May 21/22, 2009 (bnode.org):
Semantic Web Meetup presentation and workshop in NYC - Apr 29, 2009 (bnode.org):
Paggr article in Nodalities Mag - Mar 28, 2009 (bnode.org):
Paggr screencast: Linked Data Widget Builder - Feb 18, 2009 (bnode.org):
The Linked Data Value Spiral - Fep 13, 2009 (devx.com):
Turn Twitter Into Your Personal Assistant - Jan 30, 2009 (slideshare.net):
Semantic Microblogging at Europe's 1st Microblogging Conference (MBC09) - Jan 20, 2009 (readwriteweb.com):
50+ Semantic Web Pros to Follow on Twitter - Jan 15, 2009 (talis.com):
The Semantic Web Gang invites Benjamin Nowack as new member - Jan 07, 2009 (bnode.org):
New Knowee release - Nov 06, 2008 (bnode.org, newsmax.de):
paggr wins Semantic Web Challenge 2008 Erster Preis der internationalen Semantic Web Challenge geht an Düsseldorfer Agentur - Oct 10, 2008 (w3.org):
SPARQL Update published as a W3C Submission - Sep 23, 2008 (devx.com):
"Getting Real" with RDF and SPARQL (and semsol software) - Aug 26, 2008 (crunchbase.com):
CrunchBase interview with Benjamin Nowack - Jul 31, 2008 (zdnet.com):
Crunchbase meets the Semantic Web - Jul 27, 2008 (techcrunch.com):
Great Apps Using The CrunchBase API - Jun 23, 2008 (bnode.org):
Merchandise Shop for the Semantic Web community opens - Jun 18, 2008 (openpr.de):
Düsseldorfer Agentur punktet beim "Semantic Web Scripting Challenge 2008" - Jun 03, 2008 (bnode.org):
Scripting for the Semantic Web: Challenge winners use ARC - Jun 01, 2008 (bnode.org):
ARC to be aligned with the Talis platform - Feb 03, 2008 (talis.com):
Talis Podcast with semsol founder Benjamin Nowack - Jan 2008 (heise.de):
ARC is mentioned in german iX magazine as "SPARQL for PHP" implementation - Jan 15, 2008 (bnode.org):
ARC is part of W3C's SPARQL Implementation Survey