When Do Information Services Projects Belong on the IT Side?
24th February 2016

Tim Barlow discusses where the border should be drawn between the work of the information services (IS) and information technology (IT) teams. His experience is that "mission creep" on IT-related projects can be a problem in the IS team. He outlines a series of recommendations for ensuring tasks don't fall beyond the technical ability or strategic scope of the IS team and how to identify what should be carried out by IT colleagues.

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Model - Understanding IT Characteristics
23rd February 2016

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The Role of Research in Realigning Your Relationship With IT
23rd February 2016

The relationship between information services and information technology departments can often be fraught, with seemingly competing objectives and approaches. This doesn’t need to be the case, however, as the two can collaborate to complement each other's unique skillset. A recent Jinfo Community session took a look at how to move towards greater alignment between these two siblings.

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Product Review of PrivCo (Value - Help & Training; Competitors; Development; Pricing)
23rd February 2016

In the final part of our product review of the PrivCo private company database,we highlight some of the product developments planned by the company. Researcher Andrew Lucas also looks at the product's attractive range of pricing options and purchasing as well as the considering the competitor landscape and its unique selling points.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2624

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Product Review of Questel ORBIT IP
22nd February 2016

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Product Review of PrivCo (Technology - Search & User Interface; Outputs & Alerts; Administration)
22nd February 2016

We look at the technology underpinning private company and investor database PrivCo, including the functionality of the product and the search experience for users. We review the company and investor profiles and look at how easily the data can be exported, with outputs including reports and research based on PrivCo's own data.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2624

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All the Ways We Can Misunderstand IT Colleagues
19th February 2016

When collaborating with colleagues in the IT department it can feel as though we're speaking different languages. We certainly have different ways of thinking and working. Robin Neidorf sheds light on how to ensure we find common goals and work together in the most effective way.

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Product Review of PrivCo (Sources - Content & Coverage)
19th February 2016

We look at how PrivCo sources the data in its private company and investors database, as well as the number of companies and investor firms covered and the geographic coverage from areas such as Australia, Europe, US and India.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2624

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Product Review of Questel ORBIT IP (Value - Help & Training; Competitors; Development; Pricing)
18th February 2016

We complete our comprehensive review of Questel ORBIT IP with reviewer Scott Vine looking at support and training, competitors, pricing levels, developments and future plans. He also summarises what makes it one of the go-to patent databases.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2622

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Product Review of PrivCo (Introduction; Key Advantages; Contact Details)
18th February 2016

PrivCo provides difficult-to-source data on private companies. In the first part of the review we provide an overview of the company and product, which covers non-publicly traded companies as well as information on mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and venture-capital backed deals.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2624

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