The Philadelphia Inquirer will launch its electronic edition in January, according to Pressmart Media Ltd., which will develop and deliver the digital edition.

"Pressmart will co-develop, host and electronically deliver the print-replica eEdition of The Philadelphia Inquirer on its New Media Delivery Platform," the company said in a statement. "Offering Web 2.0 features that include blogs, podcasts, RSS and social media integration, the electronic edition will be delivered on multiple distribution channels to individuals, enterprises and academic institutions."

Pressmart said the eEdition will be a replica of the print edition, and will be available at a regular subscription rate for Inquirer readers. It is expected to go live on Jan. 7, 2008.

“This new media digital distribution channel includes eEditions, Mobile Editions, and Audio Editions for Podcasts. We can now offer our current print subscribers as well as new subscribers a convenient same-day, same-as-print eEdition delivered to their laptops or PC's,” said Brian Tierney, Inquirer Publisher, according to Editor & Publisher.