Jinfo research on benchmarking information services (introduction)
20th June 2017

This year Jinfo has launched its first benchmarking survey, something the industry and our customers have long been in need of. Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, introduces the scope, methodology and goals.

Note: Full report (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2845

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Product review of PharmaCircle Business Class Professional (key advantages; introduction; contact details)
20th June 2017

PharmaCircle's Business Class Professional is an online platform for professionals in the biopharmaceutical industry and provides comprehensive product and business related information. The first part of Jinfo's review introduces the company and product which is tailored towards business development professionals in smaller companies and offers a comprehensive view into drugs, biologics and combination product development and innovation worldwide, and a complete perspective of the competitive market landscape.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2838

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Product review of PharmaCircle Business Class Professional
19th June 2017

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Choosing a KM, LMS or search tool for your law firm
16th June 2017

In this article, James Mullan provides an overview of some of the knowledge management systems used in law firms, the drivers behind their use, and suggestions for anyone considering purchasing or investigating one of the tools mentioned. He looks at systems which can be used for enterprise search, as a library management system, collaborative solution, document automation, file management system and those which are driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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Product review of IBISWorld (value - help & training; competitors; development; pricing)
16th June 2017

The final part of Jinfo's product review of IBISWorld looks at its competitors, including Euromonitor's Research Monitor and Passport, MarketLine's Advantage and EBSCO's Business Source Corporate Plus. Sophie Alexander also looks at the help and training available, the pricing model and development plans.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2837

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Product review of IBISWorld (technology - search & user interface; outputs & alerts; administration)
15th June 2017

In the third part of our review of IBISWorld we take a closer look at the main industry sectors and geographies covered, its range of reports and contents and how they can be used for different purposes. We also look at search functionality, report outputs, and administrative capabilities.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2837

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Product review of IBISWorld (sources - content & coverage)
14th June 2017

In part 2 of Jinfo's product review of IBISWorld, a platform for accessing industry research reports, we look at the wide range of industries covered, types of reports, sources as well as geographic coverage including Australia and China.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2837

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Best practices in effective, activity-based learning for information literacy
7th March 2017

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Where does your service sit on our efficiency model?
13th June 2017

Jinfo's information services efficiency model is a comparison of how companies establish their reporting structure against how they align their information services operations. Amy Burns explains how this can help you to benchmark your organisation against your peers.

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Product review of IBISWorld (key advantages; introduction; contact details)
13th June 2017

IBISWorld produces industry research reports that can help make better business decisions and is a powerful tool for anyone needing to learn more about a variety of industries. Part 1 of this review introduces its key advantages, who could benefit from using the platform, a brief overview of its competitors as well as its value.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2837

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