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Expert networks, a new priority for information managers
17th September 2025

In recent months, Jinfo has focused on expert networks and their growing role in research and decision making. Here we summarise some of our findings.

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September 2025 update
3rd September 2025

In this issue:

Critical-thinking skills and metacognitive reflection for GenAI
Contract negotiation role-play.

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August 2025 update
6th August 2025

In this issue:

Will AI lead to a three-tier information economy?
Stepping up to manage expert networks
Synthetic data: what information managers need to know
Upskilling for AI
What we learned from reviewing AI tools for news
Improve outcomes from your vendor negotiations
Contract negotiation role-play session.

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Are you ready for the three-tier information economy?
31st July 2025

As publishers strike exclusive AI licensing deals and accelerate behind paywalls, a new three-tier information economy is emerging.

We explore the key insights from Jinfo’s new report, highlighting the implications for information managers.

From access strategies to vendor negotiations, we outline how to prepare for the complex content landscape now taking shape.

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Synthetic data: what information managers need to know
22nd July 2025

Synthetic data, meaning data that has been generated by a model, was a topic discussed at the KiMRA (Knowledge & Information Management, Research & Analysis) conference in London, UK, both last year and again this year.

Here, Jinfo explores synthetic data to understand what it is, how it can be used, and what it could mean for information managers.

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Upskilling for AI
15th July 2025

Jinfo’s new report explores how information teams can help their organisation to use AI tools more confidently, capably, and responsibly.

Here we look at some of the key findings.

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What we learned from reviewing AI tools for news
10th July 2025

During the spring of 2025, Jinfo reviewed different AI tools to see how well they work searching for news.

We looked at solutions from “free” AI platforms (ChatGPT and Perplexity) as well as paid solutions (FT and Factiva).

Our research explored their strengths and weaknesses. None of the solutions are perfect.

Our article, “How should information managers respond to the call to use free AI tools for news?” and report, “Can you rely on open-source AI for news? A review of Perplexity and ChatGPT” contain our detailed findings, and this blog reflects on some of our findings.

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July 2025 update
1st July 2025

In this issue:

Improve outcomes from your vendor negotiations
KiMRA conference highlights
Future-proofing your team for GenAI
Critical-thinking skills for GenAI research
Introduction to Factiva Smart Summary
The convergence of news and GenAI.

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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.

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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".

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.

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