Content Management Tools That Really Can Deliver
18th September 2015

Attensa, EditorEye and Linex Systems are under Dale Moore's scrutiny in a round-up of content management and current awareness tools, their capabilities and differentiators. He also interviewed each vendor to get their input on challenges facing knowledge management and information workers - and how their products can help.

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Product Review of EndNote (Sources - Content & Coverage)
18th September 2015

Cindy Romaine continues her product review of EndNote, Thomson Reuters reference management tool for corporate and academic researchers. In this second part she discusses unique features such as full integration with Thomson Reuters Web of Science and a built in reference updater, and examines in detail how to start using EndNote X7. Useful features covered include synchronising between desktop and online accounts, importing PDFs from the desktop and "Smart Group" search which examines a user's entire library.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2549

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Product Review of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence (Technology - Search & User Interface; Outputs & Alerts; Administration & Help)
17th September 2015

In the third part of his review of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, Chris Porter looks at the technology involved in the product which lets compliance professionals track regulatory developments worldwide. He describes improvements and feature updates to the previous service from Thomson Reuters, such as a new "Community" area. Filter parameters allowing highly targeted searches are discussed, and how it harnesses the power of its underlying regulatory information library. Viewing, outputs, sharing options and support are also assessed.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2548

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Product Review of EndNote (Introduction; Value; Contact Details)
16th September 2015

Cindy Romaine introduces her product review of EndNote, the reference management tool from Thomson Reuters for corporate and academic researchers. She discusses EndNote X7, a robust reference management program that enables users to import and track references, produce subject reports, create citations within technical articles, and to share research collections with colleagues.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2549

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How Much Will it Cost to Use Someone Else's Copyright Content?
16th September 2015

Whether or not we have permission to use someone else's content - and how to get that permission is a question many of us are struggling with. Copyright expert Clare Painter provides some pointers on rights and licensing.

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Product Review of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence (Sources - Content & Coverage)
16th September 2015

In the second part of his review Chris Porter looks at the content and coverage of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, which lets compliance professionals track regulatory developments worldwide. He describes its news, analysis and full-text regulatory coverage which harnesses the in-house expertise of Regulatory Intelligence analysts as well as Reuters journalists; its documents and other library content and country guides by independent experts.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2548

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Product Review of Westlaw UK (Competitors, Development & Pricing)
11th September 2015

Scott Vine continues his review of online information legal service Westlaw UK from Thomson Reuters by considering development, competitors and future plans. He describes the Westlaw UK Web App, its mobile-friendly version, main competitor LexisLibrary, and plans to integrate content from Lawtel and Practical Law. He winds up with an examination of pricing, help, customer support and training, and what elements could be improved.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2543

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Product Review of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence (Introduction; Value; Contact Details)
11th September 2015

Chris Porter introduces an in-depth product review of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence. The service targets compliance professionals and aims to help them to track and respond to regulatory developments worldwide in a highly efficient manner. It covers the activities of over 600 regulatory bodies. Content includes expert proprietary analysis, journalistic coverage and direct and highly structured access to regulatory documents themselves.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2548

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Product Review of Westlaw UK (Technology - Search & User Interface; Outputs & Alerts; Administration & Help)
9th September 2015

In the third part of his review of online information legal service Westlaw UK, one of Thomson Reuters legal and business products, Scott Vine looks at its uncluttered and intuitive user interface, and options for creating filters and alerts. He also examines how it adds value to key content groups with the use of status icons attached to case titles and legislation, and other useful tools.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2543

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Q&A with Eduserv - OpenAthens for Authentication
8th September 2015

The future of authentication solutions is "complex", says Eduserv's Jon Bentley in an interview with researcher Sophie Alexander which covers Eduserv's OpenAthens authentication software, facilitating secure access in a variety of corporations and organisations, and why collaboration is the key to solving the authentication challenge.

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