Product Review of PatSeer Premier (Technology - Search & User Interface; Outputs & Alerts; Administration)
10th March 2016

We continue our review of patent research and collaboration platform PatSeer Premier from Gridlogics. Reviewer Scott Vine gives a comprehensive analysis of its interface and search features, suggesting areas that he particularly likes and those that could be more logical. He covers search and display options and other elements such as Hit Analysis, Filtering, charts functionality, plus interesting features such as the Query Analyser and Projects function.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2635

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The Role of the Facilitator in Effective Meetings
9th March 2016

The differences in communication style, staffing structures and role often make meetings between personnel from Information Services and the IT Department complex at best and unproductive at worst. Can bringing in an external Facilitator to such meetings add value and provide structures and processes that will pave the way for more productive and harmonious meetings?

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Who's Leading the Digital Workplace? Further Views From Thought Leaders
9th March 2016

How do digital workplace luminaries see the concept developing, how will it impact on departmental relationships with IT, and who should be leading the digital workplace? As part of Jinfo's current Research Focus, "Strategic Alignment of IS and IT", Steve Bynghall interviewed two experts who work globally: digital strategy adviser Jane McConnell and intranet strategy and design expert James Robertson.

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Product Review of PatSeer Premier (Sources - Content & Coverage)
8th March 2016

Part two of our review of patent research and collaboration platform PatSeer Premier from Gridlogics. Reviewer Scott Vine details the authorities covered, what the full-text collection comprises, and how the content is structured.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2635

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What Does the Digital Workplace Mean for Working With IT? Views From Thought Leaders
8th March 2016

The digital workplace is a concept which is gaining ground and which stresses taking a more holistic approach to an employee's experience of workplace technology. This could emerge as a common goal which will enable a closer partnership with IT. We interviewed digital workplace thought leaders Elizabeth Marsh and Sam Marshall for their views.

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Product Review of PatSeer Premier (Introduction; Key Advantages; Contact Details)
7th March 2016

PatSeer Premier is a global patent database and research platform with integrated analytics and collaboration capabilities. In the first part of the review, researcher Scott Vine gives an outline of parent company Gridlogics, pinpoints who the target audience is, key advantages of the product, and provides contact details.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2635

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Product Review of LexisNexis Newsdesk (Value - Help & Training; Competitors; Development; Pricing)
2nd March 2016

In the final part of our review of media monitoring and analytics product, LexisNexis Newsdesk, reviewer Jan Knight looks at the extensive support and help offered. She also digs into pricing options, product investments for 2016 and how Newsdesk stands out from its competitors such as Meltwater, Factiva, Nexis, Digimind and Infomart, including what she considers some unique features.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2631

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Product Review of LexisNexis Newsdesk (Technology - Search & User Interface; Outputs & Alerts)
1st March 2016

We put technology to the test in the third part of our product review of LexisNexis Newsdesk, the media monitoring and analytics product from the industry leading information provider. Reviewer Jan Knight goes into depth on the three primary functions of Newsdesk: Search, Analyse and Share. Advanced search options are explained, including newly-added feature LexisNexis SmartIndexing technology, that is applied to licensed content across all of the company's products. She also reveals which part of the analysis function provided her with the "wow factor".

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2631

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A More Structured Way of Working with IT
1st March 2016

Working with IT in an ad hoc way can lead to misunderstandings, but taking a more structured approach can lead to a better working partnership. Steve Bynghall examines some of the more structured ways to work with the IT department, including meetings, away days, projects, governance committees and support communities.

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Impact of Mobile Working on the Digital Workplace
29th February 2016

We know about BYOD but what about the impact on work of CYOD (Choose Your Own Device) and remote working policies? Kate Lomax explores changing expectations of work, new findings about employee engagement, and how employee-owned devices can increase productivity.

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