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Sentiment analysis tools: but whose sentiment?
29th March 2012

The next step along from sentiment analysis looks at the "emotional brain" to find out what the individual is really thinking. However as in the case where the majority of online product reviews are provided by a minority of consumers, how can research really be accurate.

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It really IS who you know. A new era of market research?
29th March 2012

Cleantech's updated and impressive i3 platform provides a vast array of information on the clean technology industry but with the emphasis now on the connections and relationships between people. More tools involving people are coming soon heralding what may be a new era in market research and scientific collaboration.

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Take a full-circle view of information sharing
29th March 2012

As children, we’re taught that sharing is the right thing to do. As information professionals, it’s a fundamental part of what we do. When we need to share information with our internal clients, how can we do this in the most efficient and effective way?

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Analytics and privacy - incompatible?
29th March 2012

Issues over exactly what information companies hold about them are becoming increasingly important for individuals who want legislation to protect their privacy. Some might go so far as to pay a premium for protection. Regulatory proposals relating to these matters are currently being considered.

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Copyright lobbynomics
28th March 2012

What is evidence based copyright law? Are the claims for copyright by the lobbyists justified or are research and innovation being stifled because of copyright restrictions? Should we be redefining just what copyright itself actually means, and who are the winners and losers? Copyright throws up more questions than answers.

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Curating or creating: the slow hunch
28th March 2012

The slow hunch, a term coined by Steven Johnson, is the mix of slow burn ideas, happy accidents and serendipity. In their work, information professionals have a role in facilitating this as well as curating content which in turn sparks innovation.

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Centralise or decentralise? Find the middle ground
28th March 2012

Centralise or decentralise: the eternal dance. In a previous article, I explored two models for information teams – a centralised support team and individuals sitting within a particular business area (practice). This post talks about a hybrid model and the variations around offshoring and champion networks.

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Centralise or decentralise? The eternal dance ...
28th March 2012

Anybody who has been working in the information industry for some time will be familiar with a pattern of investment for internal support functions. It’s a swing between a centralised support team and having individuals sitting within a particular business area ("practice"). What are the pros and cons of these two models?

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Going mobile in the middle of the pack, lesson 3
28th March 2012

The mobile revolution is already underway, and the enterprise is no longer taking on the risk of being the first adopter. But organisations that wait too long run the risk of being the last adopter – and losing relevance, talent and competitive advantages. This third of three "lessons from publishers" provides insight to the enterprise information strategist planning the move to mobility.

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Going mobile in the middle of the pack, lesson 2
27th March 2012

In mobile content deployment, the right technology partnerships can mean the difference between success and expensive failure. This second of three "lessons from publishers" helps enterprise information strategists consider partnerships that can reduce risk whilst improving outcomes.

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