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Tim Buckley Owen Polish your antennae
11th October 2008

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Jill Hurst-Wahl Introduction to Federated Search [ABSTRACT]
9th October 2008

Federated search is a powerful tool for organisations with multiple databases and content sets, but it is often misunderstood. In this clear introduction, expert Jill Hurst-Wahl lays out what federated search does and does not do well and identifies characteristics of organisations 'ready' for federated search. If you've been fielding questions (or have your own) about a search solution that works 'like Google' but inside your firewall, this is a great piece to share with colleagues.

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Jenny  Zhan Asia Pacific Region: Consumer Markets and Industries - Part II [ABSTRACT]
8th October 2008

As the Asia-Pacific countries take on more important roles in the world economy, demand for research on consumer markets and product trends in the region continues to grow both domestically and globally. This extract from the FUMSI Asia-Pacific Research Resources, part of the Regional Research Series, written by Jenny Zhan (the author of that report) and Pam Foster, outlines key market research tools for the region.

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Jenny  Zhan Asia Pacific Region: Consumer Markets and Industries - Part I [ABSTRACT]
7th October 2008

As the Asia-Pacific countries take on more important roles in the world economy, demand for research on consumer markets and product trends in the region continues to grow both domestically and globally. This extract from the FUMSI Asia-Pacific Research Resources, part of the Regional Research Series, written by Jenny Zhan (the author of that report) and Pam Foster, outlines key market research tools for the region.

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Sheila Webber Second Life for Business: Ten Techniques [ABSTRACT]
7th October 2008

Virtual worlds (VWs), like Second Life and World of Warcraft, have been all the rage on the consumer side for some time, but it's not always clear whether or how businesses can make use of those brave new worlds. Sheila Webber and her avatar provide tips for making the most of a corporate presence in a virtual world.

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Silver Oliver How the Semantic Web Will Change Information Management: Three Predictions [ABSTRACT]
7th October 2008

Much has been said on the topic of the Semantic Web, but it's not always easy to gauge how it will change the way we work. Silver Oliver provides an overview of how the Semantic Web will affect users and applications, not to mention the role of the information professional.

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