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Will you be replaced by a button? Five takeaways from the KiMRA conference
1st July 2025
Futurist Speaker Athena Peppes’ question “how can you ensure you’re not replaced by a button” captured the thought on everyone’s minds at the KiMRA (Knowledge & Information Management, Research & Analysis) conference in London.
Jinfo’s new report “Five takeaways from the KiMRA conference” includes our highlights from the conference, and practical tips on working with GenAI. Here are some highlights.
How can you get better outcomes from vendor negotiations?
24th June 2025
"Wow! Was this ever useful? Getting an unfiltered view of how vendors think about their customers was amazing."
Was one senior colleagues' feedback on the Jinfo Community session, "Contract negotiation clinic".
Was one senior colleagues' feedback on the Jinfo Community session, "Contract negotiation clinic".
Now read the Jinfo Report "Improve outcomes from your vendor negotiations" for the detailed reflections and actionable recommendations from the conversation.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from this report.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from this report.
Future proofing your team for GenAI
17th June 2025
We explore how information managers can develop their strategy, and position their teams, to work with GenAI.
How does Smart Summary, the new AI powered tool from Factiva, shape up?
12th June 2025
Jinfo has published a detailed product review of Factiva Smart Summary from Dow Jones.
This blog recaps some of our key findings, and reflects on the challenges facing vendors like Dow Jones, as they embrace generative AI.
June 2025 update
4th June 2025
In the issue:
- AI, News and current awareness - including free tools, Factiva Smart Summary, and Ask FT
- Are you upskilling for AI?
- Are you managing expert networks or data marketplaces?
Why information management skills are critical for managing data marketplaces
20th May 2025
Jinfo has published a new article on how information managers can leverage their expertise and processes to proactively integrate and manage data marketplace vendors.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from the article.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from the article.
AI and news content: promises, pitfalls, and what comes next
13th May 2025
AI has the potential to disrupt the supply of news and current awareness services.
This blog includes some key points from a new Jinfo report that includes practical suggestions for information managers to proactively tackle this issue.
May 2025 update
6th May 2025
This month:
- News and AI – what next?
- Do you have AI anxiety? You are not alone
- Information managers = AI enablers
- Are you managing these rapidly-expanding vendor categories?
- Jinfo Community - get more value from your vendor negotiations.
Why expert networks are a new priority for information managers
29th April 2025
Expert networks are booming, but many remain unmanaged and invisible to information teams.
Jinfo explores why information managers are well-placed to bring strategic oversight to this growing vendor category, with practical steps for engagement, governance, and value creation.
Jinfo explores why information managers are well-placed to bring strategic oversight to this growing vendor category, with practical steps for engagement, governance, and value creation.
Bridging the AI gap: why education can’t be an afterthought
22nd April 2025
AI adoption is rising, but understanding is lagging.
A recent Jinfo Community session explored how internal education, governance, and collaboration are essential for responsible implementation. From legal concerns to tool evaluation, information managers have a vital role to play.
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