Managing Your Intranet, with the IT Department and Others
17th March 2016

Intranets have become the subject of much speculation in recent years, but what is clear is that when it comes to their management, no two companies manage them in exactly the same way. The reason behind this is simple: when it comes to intranets, there are just too many potential owners and managers. So this begs the question, if you currently manage an intranet, how you can manage it effectively with other interested stakeholders including the IT department? James Mullan provides some examples and advice.

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Case Study - Cargill Works in Tandem with IT & Strategy Teams
16th March 2016

In the second of a two-part article based on a recent Jinfo webinar "Successful Relationships Between IS and IT: Tips from the Pros", Sophie Alexander reports on the experience of Anne Rogers, senior director, Knowledge Management, responsible for Cargill's InfoCenter. Anne offers some tips on how to improve the relationship between IS and IT.  

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Product Review of Euromonitor Competitor Analytics (Sources - Content & Coverage)
16th March 2016

In the second part of our review, we find that the quality and quantity of information available in Euromonitor's Competitor Analytics is impressive. Sophie Alexander puts the industry, company and country data to the test and finds out whether the tool lives up to its claim of providing analysis spanning multiple FMCG industries and providing a cross-industry perspective to connect them.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2639

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Market landscape - providers of SWOT reports
15th March 2016

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Product Review of PatSeer Premier
15th March 2016

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Insider Knowledge - Researching South Africa (Non-Domestic Sources)
14th March 2016

This article focuses on international resources that cover South African company, business and economic information and highlights key sources of information published in English. It follows on from business information consultant Colin Smith's article on domestic sources of information for South Africa.

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Product Review of Euromonitor Competitor Analytics (Introduction; Key Advantages; Contact Details)
14th March 2016

We review Competitor Analytics, a new tool from Euromonitor International, introduced in July 2014, that provides a company-centric view of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) universe using cross-standardised data from 17 different industries in Euromonitor's global research database, Passport. In the first part of the review Sophie Alexander introduces the company and product, identifies key audience such as investment banks, media companies and consumer goods companies, highlights key advantages and provides contact details.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2639

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Product Review of PatSeer Premier (Value - Help & Training; Competitors; Development; Pricing)
11th March 2016

In the final part of our product review of patent research, analysis and collaboration platform, PatSeer Premier from Gridlogics, Scott Vine looks at support, pricing and lists competitors including Questel Orbit IP, Thomson Innovation, CPA Global Discovery, LexisNexis TotalPatent and Innography Advanced Analysis. He describes elements that help users get the best out of the product and also some interesting recent developments.

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

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Case Study - LORD Corporation Forges Close IS/IT Relationships
10th March 2016

We're used to hearing from customers in information services (IS) who have problematic relationships with IT, so it's good to hear from those who have strong, effective and successful relationships with their IT departments. We find out what Amy Davis, global knowledge and master data leader at LORD Corporation, had to say about her relationship with IT and about the projects she's undertaken to ensure a strong relationship with the IT team.

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Delivering the Right Employee Experience Through User-Centred Design
10th March 2016

Trying to deliver great internal projects can sometimes be a struggle, requiring a delicate balance of business requirements, user needs and stakeholder engagement. User experience consultant Davina Gifford offers tips to help keep that balance and ensure you can deliver successful projects your fellow employees are happy to use regularly - and that meet all your business goals.

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